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.

Key Symptoms and Differentiation Points

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