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When i get really stressed/nervous i get a blotchy rash on my upper body..no bumps just a rash. what is this?

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Flushing of skin: It is actually classic blotchy flushing of the skin due to heightened stress response. It is completely norma l and yours is a textbook description of it. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/29/2013

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