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Red patches that appear on the neck and chest under stress or strong emotion.
During a tense confrontation faint red blotches spread across the side of the neck.
Blotching is a hard to fake sign of emotional arousal, often stress, anxiety or strong feeling.
Some skin reacts this way to heat or allergy, so consider physical triggers too.
A reddening of the face caused by a rush of blood, usually beyond conscious control.
ExploreA widening of the pupils that can accompany interest, attraction or heightened arousal.
ExploreDrawing the lip between the teeth, a self soothing act linked to worry or restraint.
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