What causes low grade fever and face flushing?
Patient: Hi.  I seem to run a steady low-grade fever and I often have a great deal of face flushing.  It creates redness and actual heat coming off my face.  I stay tired and when this happens regularly, i often develop a few small sores on my back.  My dad called it jungle rot when he got them.  He was in vietnam and korea. Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.  I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  Fever with facial rash may be seen in mums or measles or Acute viral pharyngotonsillitis or thrombocytopenia or associated with acne or boils etc..Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.Drink plenty of water, take rest. Eat soft diet .Please use tablet Pantoprazole thrice a day for five days, if symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine do blood investigation and treat you accordingly.Take care