Question 1

why is my head always red hot? what is wrong with me? can i get help? i have been told my throid is normal.

Accepted Answer

Psychological eval.: Your symptom suggests a psychiatric source. If you are feeling emotionally unwell this is more evidence that the source is in the mind. The mind-body connection is real and mental disturbance can cause all sorts of abnormal
bodily sensations including severe pain. Another possibility would be a genetic dysautonomia, but this is rare and would have many additional symptoms.Have a mental health eval

Question 2

green head fly bite area is getting larger over the last 2 hours and is red hot and itchy.  when should i be concerned and request treatment ?

Accepted Answer

Deer fly: That sounds like a deer fly bite -which can be painful. They can cause allergic reactions - and depending on your history of allergy you may need to be exceptionally  careful. If it's not getting better, then you need to get evaluated. Warning signs would be feeling lightheaded, breathing problems, the development of hives, nausea/vomiting, rapid heart rate etc. Try some ice and maybe Benadryl (diphenhydramine) now

Question 3

my cheeks and tops of my ears get red, hot and puffy. happens several times a day for no reason. just embarrassing or cause for concern. ?

Accepted Answer

Vasodilation: This type of flushing is caused by dilation of the tiny blood vessels in those regions. Heat, spices, embarrassment are some precipitating factors. If these flushing reactions are frequent, severe, and provoked by unknown factors, consult an endocrinologist who will check you for certain conditions like carcinoid,pheocytoma,etc.

Question 4

i through periods where i have a glass of wine and my face and ears get red/hot-then its fine for a while and starts again. cause?

Accepted Answer

Vasodilatation: While it is impossible to make the exact diagnosis, it is most likely an effect of alcohol causing opening up or widening temporarily of the facial blood vessels. This type of flushing can be only a temporary event, and should not be of concern and less you see the blood vessels remaining for an extended time.see a dermatologist!

Question 5

can food allergies be the cause of my red hot ears?

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Red ears and allergy: Yes, food allergies can cause those symptoms but it does call for a medical evaluation.

Question 6

what could cause an occasional hot sensation with redness & warm to touch on back of head and neck that lasts minutes hours or days?

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Most hot and cold: sensations involve misfiring or some sort of dysfunction of the sensory nerves of the skin.  The sensations of redness and warmth to the touch suggest dilation of blood vessels...it almost sounds like a type of "hot flash."  How old are you? Sometimes menopausal hot flashes are perceived in a localized part of the body vs generalized over the entire body. Review with your doctor to decide on tests

Question 7

why does my skin become hot and red randomly. mostly my one ear, chest, cheeks? legs? it gets red hot and blotchy out of no where

Accepted Answer

Is it itchy?: If these symptoms have been occurring for a while you may be allergic to one of your medications or have another skin condition such as cold urticaria.  See if your symptoms occur around the time of taking your medication or are related to exposure to cold.  Is your rash itchy and how long does it last?  If it does not go away in minutes see your doctor right away so that a precise diagnosis can m

Question 8

red, hot ear at random times started 5 months back(2 weeks post neck spasm treatment) heat, emotion causes it, but mostly random. which doc to show?

Accepted Answer

Ear infection: This can be easily addressed at an urgent care or emergency room. Please get checked there as soon as you can.

Question 9

i'm a 16-year-old male. i get hot flashes many times a day during both day and night. they last anywhere from 10 seconds to around 5 minutes and cause my head and neck to sweat and sometimes turn completely red. what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

See a dr: Hot flashes occur when hormonal fluctuations work on your nervous system to cause warmth, sweating &amp; skin redness. In a teen male, causes may include stress, anxiety, thyroid dysfunction, testosterone drop, androgen suppression and testicular cancer. Certain medications/supplements may also cause hot flashes such as niacin, green tea extracts, steroids. See a dr to do a comprehensive workup

Question 10

why is my left ear suddenly red, hot, and burning? redness is mostly on scalpa, helix, and anthelix. not so much on lobe

Accepted Answer

Possibly flushing: This could simply be flushing, or blushing, some people seem to do this more in their ears.  If it is painful for a while, you could be showing signs of relapsing polychondritis.  This sometimes shows up in the throat as well.  Different areas of cartilage can become inflamed for no apparent reason in this disease.  If this is happening, see an ENT or a rheumatologist

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Why is my head always red hot? what is wrong with me? can i get help? i have been told my throid is normal.

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Green head fly bite area is getting larger over the last 2 hours and is red hot and itchy. when should i be concerned and request treatment ?

A member asked:

My cheeks and tops of my ears get red, hot and puffy. happens several times a day for no reason. just embarrassing or cause for concern. ?

A member asked:

I through periods where i have a glass of wine and my face and ears get red/hot-then its fine for a while and starts again. cause?

A member asked:

Can food allergies be the cause of my red hot ears?

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What could cause an occasional hot sensation with redness & warm to touch on back of head and neck that lasts minutes hours or days?

A member asked:

Why does my skin become hot and red randomly. mostly my one ear, chest, cheeks? legs? it gets red hot and blotchy out of no where

A member asked:

Red, hot ear at random times started 5 months back(2 weeks post neck spasm treatment) heat, emotion causes it, but mostly random. which doc to show?

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I'm a 16-year-old male. i get hot flashes many times a day during both day and night. they last anywhere from 10 seconds to around 5 minutes and cause my head and neck to sweat and sometimes turn completely red. what could be causing this?

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Why is my left ear suddenly red, hot, and burning? redness is mostly on scalpa, helix, and anthelix. not so much on lobe

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