These red patches flare up every night, but my doc can’t see me until next month. Any idea what’s happening?

**These Red Patches Flare Up Every Night, but My Doc Can’t See Me Until Next Month. Any Idea What’s Happening?**

There’s a special kind of anxiety that comes from skin symptoms you can’t explain—especially when they follow a pattern. Maybe your skin looks mostly fine during the day, but as evening rolls around, red patches bloom across your arms, legs, chest, or face. They might itch, burn, feel warm, or just look alarming. You take photos, search online, promise yourself you won’t panic… and then panic anyway. To make matters worse, your doctor can’t see you for weeks.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Nighttime skin flare-ups are surprisingly common, and while they can feel urgent and scary, many have explanations that are uncomfortable rather than dangerous. This post won’t diagnose you—but it can help you understand *what might be going on*, what patterns to pay attention to, and when waiting a month is reasonable versus when it’s not.

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## Why Skin Symptoms Can Be Worse at Night

One of the most frustrating things about nighttime flare-ups is that they seem almost intentional—as if your body waits until doctors’ offices are closed. But there are real physiological reasons skin issues often worsen in the evening.

### 1. Body Temperature Changes
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