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What causes nose/facial redness and inflammation when there is an artificial heat source(ie, indoor heating, or flourescent lighting)?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Heat : Various sources of heat can vasodilation of the skin causing redness and/or flushing of the skin.

Answered 10/27/2013

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A member asked:

What causes nose/facial redness and inflammation when there is an artificial heat source(ie, indoor heating, or flourescent lighting)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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