Blushing is a natural physical response in reaction to strong emotions, such as embarrassment, anger or excitement. For people with anxiety, in particular social anxiety, blushing in itself can be embarrassing and the fear of blushing can increase both the intensity and frequency of blushing.

Blushing can also happen because of certain medical conditions. If you have a persistent problem with blushing, a medical professional to make sure there is not an underlying medical reason. Some...