Characterized by redness in the face, blushing can be caused by feelings of shame, anxiety or nervousness. The term blushing should not be confused with flushing, where the redness is extended in the persons body. Physiologically, it is caused by the widening of the capillaries located under the facial skin. When theses capillaries widen, more blood rushes through resulting to the face getting redder.
When blushing, the body releases adrenalin that causes the capillaries to widen. This release is triggered by intense emotions. Although, there are individuals who blush for no apparent reason and often diagnosed with a highly active sympathetic nervous system or a medical condition called Erythrophobia.
People who experience this often feel that they have no control over their emotions, which triggers blushing. Majority of these people are teenagers who can be considered as emotionally immature and further affected by hormonal activities. But for adults, it could be embarrassing. If you find yourself frequently embarrassed because of blushing, there are treatments that you ca explore to control it.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This treatment involves...