Tips To Cure Facial Blushing

There are a variety of treatment options available for sufferers of facial blushing, some are more effective than others but it generally comes down to the individual and how they respond to that particular treatment. I have yet to find the one to cure me, but I am continuously trying different options, and I have found a couple that have led to an improvement in my condition.

Hypnosis/NLP to treat or cure facial blushing

I have read and have friends who have had success with Hypnotherapy and NLP, so this is next on my list of treatment options to try. A series of treatments with a professional can be expensive but those who are determined to fight this battle will do anything it takes.

What is NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming)

All humans experience the world through their senses, whether they be sensing, seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling or tasting things. The brain then codes, orders and assigns meaning to the information gained through our senses. This is what constitutes the language of the mind. NLP aims to teach us how to use this language to enable us to achieve goals, in other words trying to teach us to react in the way we want to when experiencing, sensing things in our environment. For instance, for sufferers of facial blushing that would be to train your brain to react differently to situations that may have triggered blushing. Sometimes NLP techniques can bring about change very quickly because the mind can learn quickly when you communicate in the right way, but in my case it took a few sessions and some "homework". Nothing comes easily and even though the mind can bring about change it is still essential that you continuously practice and do daily training of the mind.

NLP is very useful when used in combination with hypnosis. Hypnotherapy can reduce the underlying stress/anxiety associated with facial blushing, by addressing the fear of future attacks and reconditioning responses to trigger situations. Both NLP and Hypnosis work better for facial blushing that is the result of psychological factor, that is when there is no physiological reason for blushing. However, NLP and Hypnosis can also be helpful for patients with a physiological reason for facial blushing because it may make it easier to deal with facial blushing while waiting for treatment.

Pills or medicines to treat or cure facial blushing

Currently I am on an SSRI drug and I have noticed some improvement. Especially when it comes to situations that I blush in. Although the drug has not cured me, it has certainly left me better off in facing everyday situations.

Beta-blocker

Beta blockers is the name of a group of different drugs that block the action of different hormones, such as adrenaline on receptors that are part of the sympathetic nervous system which mediates the "fight or flight" response. Beta-blockers, such as propanolol, have traditionally been used to treat angina, hypertension and migraine, but because of the effect on the "fight or flight" response some sufferers of facial blushing have experienced an improvement in their condition when taking beta-blockers.

SSRI

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRISs) is a common name for a group of antidepressant medications that treat depression, anxiety disorders and in come cases personality disorders. The SSRIs are meant to make the the brain use serotonin more efficiently. A low level of utilization of serotonin is one symptom that may be associated with depression because serotonin is needed to metabolize stress hormones.

These drugs may help reduce the reaction to trigger situations such as public speaking and by making these situations less daunting, the sufferer may experience less facial blushing when on SSRI drugs.

Eredicane

Dont know much about this drug and the success rate, but it is supposed to be a one pill a day cure for facial blushing. I have my doubts, but I am willing to try it and if or when I do I will let everyone know what happened.

Hemoroid cream

When I heard about putting hemoroid cream on the face I thought it was a joke, but it may work so it is worth a try.

Surgery to treat or cure facial blushing

Surgery should always be the last option, as there are always risks involved, however it is worth talking about. Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is the procedure that is most commonly associated with facial blushing. It involves part of the sympathetic nerve being burned, severed, removed or clamped. The surgery is predominately used to treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating, especially of the palms), but it is also used to treat facial blushing.

I advise people to be careful and do some research on their own before getting ETS surgery, as the benefits of the surgery are being debated. A common complaint from patients after the surgery is compensatory sweating, meaning patients may experience excessive sweating on their backs, chest or under their arms as a result of the surgery.

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