Question:
Does anyone know why almost every night my face gets red?

My boyfriend says it looks like I have a mask on. It's really pretty strange. Both my cheeks (top ones LOL!) and across my nose gets very red . . . anyone else have this? Thanks for your input. (I am 6 wks. post op)    — Suzanne M. (posted on March 25, 2003)

March 25, 2003
This may have nothing to do with your wls. Have you ever been checked for lupus? A serious disease, to be sure, but the mask-like redness is often associated with lupus. Tests to determine if you have it are often inconclusive, but that's what first came to mind when I read your question.
   — scottiemaam O.

March 25, 2003
Hard to say, could be many things but just remember your hormones go thru the mill could be somehing hormonal. Let us know what you find out.
   — Jamie M.

March 25, 2003
It could be your multi-vitamin you are taking. This happened to me because of Niacin. I had to take an asprin 20 minutes before I took the MVI --
   — CohenHeart

March 25, 2003
i just recently heard someone talking about a "niacin flush", i had not heard about it before. also look into any other meds or different foods you may be eating. be sure to check in with your doctor. patsy
   — PATSY N.

March 25, 2003
Does this only happen at night? If it does, it probably IS just excess niacin. My dad was actually prescribed high dose niacin for cholesterol problems. He got that red-face thing going too...take an aspirin before bed, that will help.
   — Brittany C.