Question 1

My face breaks out every time I eat spicy food.

Accepted Answer

Capsaicin stimulates the sympathetic nervous system and dilates blood vessels. It is the worst food for patients with flushing or seborrheic dermatitis.

Question 2

My scalp gets itchy immediately after eating greasy food (chicken, pizza).

Accepted Answer

Due to fat metabolism disorder, consumed oil is not properly broken down and is expelled through sebaceous glands. It is hard to recover without dietary control.

Question 3

My face turns beet red from just one drink — is alcohol safe for me?

Accepted Answer

This is a constitution lacking alcohol-metabolizing enzymes. Acetaldehyde toxin strongly dilates blood vessels, so it is poison for rosacea and flushing patients.

Question 4

My scalp dandruff is severe — is it seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Both conditions cause dandruff, but psoriasis has thicker scales (silvery-white) with clearer borders and spreads beyond the hairline to the forehead and behind the ears.

Question 5

My face flushes easily even in mild heat and the heat does not subside (heat sensation).

Accepted Answer

This is upper heat/lower cold where heat accumulates upward due to systemic circulation imbalance. Treatment to bring the rising heat downward is needed.

Question 6

I have small millet-like bumps on my face — is it acne or seborrheic dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Unlike acne, seborrheic dermatitis is accompanied by itching and stinging, with flaking scales occurring mainly around the eyebrows and nose.

Question 7

They say I have rosacea (strawberry nose) — does it keep getting worse?

Accepted Answer

Rosacea is a progressive disease. It starts with flushing but if neglected can progress through inflammatory papules and pustules to nose deformity, so early treatment is urgent.

Question 8

Does seborrheic dermatitis cause hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes, seborrheic hair loss can occur. Scalp inflammation and excessive sebum block pores and weaken hair roots, causing hair to thin and fall out.

Question 9

Is it true that excess scalp heat causes hair loss?

Accepted Answer

True. Scalp heat opens up pores, weakens hair roots, and shortens hair lifespan.

Question 10

My face turns intensely red when I am embarrassed or angry (emotional flushing).

Accepted Answer

The autonomic nervous system regulation ability is weakened, causing blood vessels to over-dilate with even small emotional changes. The suppressed fire in the heart and liver needs to be released.

🌡️Seborrheic / Rosacea