How does menopause flushing differ from the flushing of rosacea?
50-85% of all women undergoing menopause experience a particular type of flushing. It presents as intermittent episodes of intense heat sensation, flushing of the chest, head and neck and drenching sweats. The episodes are commonly followed by chills, palpitations and sometimes anxiety. They typically last 3 to 5 minutes and may occur up to 20 times per day. When flushing occurs at night it can be associated with insomnia. Menopausal flushing usually subsides in months to several years. Menopausal flushing can aggravate and occur simultaneously with the flushing of rosacea. The flushing of rosacea is common and often triggered by various factors including emotional stress, hot drinks, alcohol, spicy foods, exercise and extremes of temperature. The flushing typically occurs in the central part of the face and may last for over ten minutes. It is typically associated with burning or stinging but not sweating as is the case for menopausal flushing. Rosacea flushing is often associated wit
