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Lime (Fruit)

Quick verdict

Status: OK

Eating lime/citrus may trigger flushing in some people. Possible mechanism: nerve/blood-vessel reaction. Some food triggers may activate skin sensory pathways, causing blood vessels to widen. That can lead to redness, heat, flushing, swelling, or stinging in rosacea-prone skin (source).

Concern

Only beneficial to neutralize the symptoms.