A rush of red colour to the skin of the face, caused by emotion.
Reddening of the face resulting from expansion and filling of the facial blood vessels, occurring in times of embarrassment, extreme self- consciousness, or heat exposure.
Redness of the face and neck due to vasodilation caused by emotion or heat. Blushing may also be associated with certain diseases, including carcinoid syndrome, pheochromocytoma, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.