Ask our doc
With Cheryl Lythgoe, Head Matron for Benenden Health.
Q I get horrible red blotches on my face after exercise, but it lasts for hours. What’s wrong with me? Kelly, Brighton
A First and foremost, you’re normal and secondly, it’s great to hear that you’re exercising.
When we exercise, our blood vessels dilate (widen) to increase the blood flow which improves our body’s performance and recovery.
Due to the