Rosacea · Heat-Toxin Trapping the Skin Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Face/Skin

Pattern Overview

Heat-Toxin Trapping the Skin is a severe pattern in rosacea, characterized by inflammatory cytokine storm, papules, pustules, severe erythema, and TLR2/NF-κB pathway overactivation. The core pathogenesis is accumulation of Heat-Toxin in the skin, causing severe inflammation, pustule formation, and facial lesion development.

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Rosacea · Lung-Stomach Heat Excess Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Face/Skin

Pattern Overview

Lung-Stomach Heat Excess is the most common pattern in rosacea, characterized by facial vasomotor dysfunction with inflammation, LL-37 overexpression, MMP-9 activation, facial erythema, papules, and pustules. The core pathogenesis is Heat in the Lung and Stomach channels ascending to the face, causing facial vasodilation, inflammation, and lesion formation.

Rosacea · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Face/Skin

Pattern Overview

Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a chronic pattern in rosacea, characterized by fibrotic tissue hyperplasia in the rhinophyma stage, VEGF elevation, vascular proliferation, and collagen deposition. The core pathogenesis is Qi stagnation and Blood stasis in the facial collaterals, leading to vascular proliferation, fibrosis, and nasal deformity.

Rosacea · Yin Deficiency with Internal Heat Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Face/Skin

Pattern Overview

Yin Deficiency with Internal Heat is a chronic pattern in rosacea, characterized by chronic inflammation post-skin barrier damage, TRPV1 channel abnormal activation, neurovascular hyperreactivity, and flushing triggered by mild stimuli. The core pathogenesis is Yin deficiency failing to control Yang, leading to internal Heat, neurovascular hyperreactivity, and flushing.

Rosacea: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 8 min
Body Area: Skin (Face)

Overview

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting an estimated 5–10% of the global population, predominantly fair-skinned adults aged 30–60. It presents as persistent facial erythema, frequent flushing, telangiectasia, papules, pustules, and in severe cases, phymatous changes (rhinophyma). Four subtypes are recognized: erythematotelangiectatic (ETR), papulopustular (PPR), phymatous, and ocular. The condition significantly impacts quality of life, causing social anxiety, embarrassment, and emotional distress.