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Rise Up with April Poynter
Rise Up with April Poynter
This is the unfiltered version of April.
Rise Up is a podcast about the real stuff — healing, leading, building, and figuring it out along the way.
No single lane. No neat category. Just honest conversations and solo thoughts from someone who has spent over 20 years in boardrooms, break rooms, and every space in between.
Some episodes are about chronic blushing and breaking the loop.
Some are about the alignment gap between leaders and the people doing the work.
Some are just audio messages — unscripted, unedited, straight from wherever April is in that moment.
Because some thoughts are too real to wait for a recording schedule.
All of it comes from the same place.
Just a human. Navigating being one.
All of it is Rise Up.
Come for one thing. Stay for all of it.
Learn more at www.aprilpoynter.com
Rise Up with April Poynter
57: Could Blushing or Hives Be Linked to Your Hormones? Understanding Progesterone Dermatitis
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Have you ever noticed your face flushing, breaking out in hives, or turning red right before your period? It might not just be stress or anxiety — your hormones could be involved.
In this video, I’m sharing what I recently learned about Autoimmune Progesterone Dermatitis (APD) — a rare but fascinating condition where the body becomes sensitive to its own hormone, progesterone. We’ll explore what it is, why it happens, and how it connects to symptoms like blushing, redness, and hives.
You’ll learn:
What progesterone dermatitis actually is
How hormones can trigger redness, hives, or flushing
Why it might flare before your period
What to track and discuss with your doctor
Possible treatment options and next steps
If you’ve ever wondered why your skin reacts in cycles or why your redness feels out of your control, this video will give you a new perspective to explore with your healthcare provider.
Have you noticed your skin flares up at the same time every month? Share your experience in the comments — your story might help someone else feel less alone.
Check out my E-Books: Beyond The Blush: A Real-Talk Guide for Eliminating Erythrophobia // FREE DOWNLOAD: Understanding Erythrophobia: Reframing How We View Blushing
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