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Why are my cheeks always red?

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blshedck
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by blshedck on Sun Sep 01, 2024 3:53 pm

Why are my cheeks always red?

Does anyone else experience this? My cheeks are red all the time, even if I'm relaxed. It sucks being a guy with rosy cheeks, because everyone thinks you're overheated or blushing. One of my friends said she thought I liked her when we first met because I was "always blushing" around her :( .
My doc said it's not rosacea?? My mom's side has some family members with red cheeks, but I don't want to have this my entire life. The comments like "you have such rosy cheeks" are so demasculating.
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advhccenter
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by advhccenter on Mon Oct 28, 2024 8:31 am

Re: Why are my cheeks always red?

you might be managing an ailment, like a rash, dermatitis, psoriasis, or a sun related burn. An especially normal reason for ongoing red cheeks is rosacea.

MissCandyGirl
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by MissCandyGirl on Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:48 am

Re: Why are my cheeks always red?

Your red cheeks could be because of the blood vessels at the surface of your skin. Also, you say family members have the same: could it be genetic? I doubt there is much you can do. If you were female I'd suggest skin covering foundation but you're obviously not female, so I don't think that advice would work.

Your doctor won't be able to do much: I am afraid you're stuck with red cheeks.

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