5. Sudden Heat Flashes: The Invisible Flames
The journey through the labyrinth of perioral dermatitis symptoms brings us to yet another curious phenomenon—sudden heat flashes that come out of nowhere. Unlike intermittent redness, which is visible to the naked eye, these heat flashes are more like secret messengers, conveying a burst of warmth without any external signs.
At first, you might attribute the sensation to external factors, like a hot room or spicy food. But soon enough, you realize that these heat flashes have a rhythm and personality of their own. They often appear out of the blue, as if someone turned on an invisible heat lamp directed at your face. They then disappear just as swiftly, leaving you puzzled and slightly uncomfortable.
What makes these heat flashes particularly fascinating is their fleeting nature. They don’t linger like other symptoms; instead, they seem to enjoy a hit-and-run approach. One moment, they’re there, and the next, they’re gone. This flash-like quality makes them both intriguing and frustrating, as you can’t quite pin them down long enough to understand them fully. (5)
