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I'm extremely pale, why does my face constantly turn bright red? people always think i'm blushing when i'm not, i can't control it. how can i stop it?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Rosacea: You likely have a condition known as rosacea which can often be controlled by a rx cream or oral antibiotic. Talk to your doctor about it.

Answered 2/13/2014

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A member asked:

I'm extremely pale, why does my face constantly turn bright red? people always think i'm blushing when i'm not, i can't control it. how can i stop it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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