People tend to think that they can control their thoughts, but on the other hand there are also involuntary reactions, which no matter how hard we try, we can not control them. Such a reaction is also a rash - a spontaneous response that we can not do on purpose, nor can we "falsify" it, a unique reaction of human beings.
What happens to our bodies when we blush
Rash is a natural reaction to the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for some of the involuntary rapid responses of our bodies. When this system perceives certain types of emotions, it sends a message to the adrenal glands to release a hormone called adrenaline. When this hormone is released, our heartbeat begins to "compete", which in turn causes the blood vessels to dilate, increasing oxygen levels in the blood and blood circulation.
Research has found evidence that the areas most sensitive to redness, such as the cheeks, neck and ears (especially), have another anatomical structure that enables this spontaneous and uncontrollable reaction.
Possible causes of rash
Emotions: Embarrassment, shyness, falling in love, or even anger can be reasons why some parts of our face turn red.
Fever: When our body temperature rises due to any kind of viral process, it is common for redness to appear. If this is the reason, when the fever has subsided, the rash will disappear along with the rest of the symptoms.
Food or drink: When you eat something that is very spicy for example, it can lead to redness. The same thing can happen if you drink something that is too hot.
Different approaches to understanding redness
There is no one-size-fits-all explanation for the purpose of blushing in our daily lives. However, 3 theories are currently the most accepted and most reliable.
Teoria e komunikimit: Sipas këtij propozimi, skuqja ka funksionin e transmetimit të informacionit te bashkëbiseduesit tanë ose te njerëzit e tjerë përreth nesh. Pra, përmes saj, mund të siguronim informacion edhe pa komunikuar verbalisht.
Vëmendje e padëshiruar sociale: Kjo teori pretendon se skuqja duket si një mënyrë që personi që na shikon të kuptojë shpejt se nuk jemi të kënaqur me vëmendjen që po na japin. Prandaj, është diçka krejtësisht e pashmangshme dhe lind në përgjigje të situatave kur jemi duke u vëzhguar, lavdëruar ose thjesht jemi pjesë e një vëmendjeje të padëshiruar.
Exposure: In this case, the rash would appear as a response or as a result of fear that some kind of private information might be revealed, such as a secret or a lie. According to this theory, it is a way of "betraying oneself".
Source: Healthline, Bright Side
