Skin Rashes on Face

Skin rashes on face are basically inflammation of the face skin due to infections, allergies, heat, and even medications. Though our skin is resistant to variety of assaults, it's still vulnerable to various invaders like viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc. These rashes or eruptions are usually accompanied by red patches, blisters, itching, drying of skin, and a burning sensation that affects the texture and appearance of the skin. The main problem with skin rashes on face and neck is that they raise aesthetic concerns as they can be easily seen. These rashes can be of different shapes, colors and sizes. Some spots or blotches may appear red, pink or brown, while others may be visible flat bumps. Some are itchy blisters while others are just patches of rough skin that are temporary and easily treatable. Read more on skin rashes that itch.

Causes of Skin Rashes on Face

• Heat Rash: A heat rash is the most common skin rash on face and neck, and normally occurs when the body is exposed to extreme hot or humid conditions. It is an itchy skin rash on face that may lead to excessive scratching, which can worsen the condition. Read more on heat rash in adults.
• Eczema: It's a skin disorder which leads to skin inflammation and rash. Some of the causes for eczema may include reactions to allergens, over-exposure to environmental agents or genetic make up. Being a common symptom of an underlying illness (typically diabetes), eczema causes swelling and dry skin rash on face and arms.
• Contact Dermatitis: It is another cause for skin rash on face and chest or any other body part, and may result due to exposure to external allergens/irritants like pollens, animal hair, chemicals, foods, etc. When any part of the body comes in contact with that allergen, it responds negatively and erupts in itchy rashes or blisters.
• Hives: Also called urticaria, hives is an allergic reaction to irritants, viral infection, insect bites, temperature fluctuations, etc., that causes red rash, patchy skin, itchiness and a burning sensation.
• Herpes Zoster: Commonly known by terms like shingles and zona, it is a viral infection characterized by painful, itchy skin rash on the face and chest, and some limited area on one side of the body. Varicella zoster, a virus that causes chickenpox in children and young people, can also go on to cause shingles that leads to itchy and burning skin rash on face in children, and even in adults.
• Rosacea: It is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder in adults that causes redness and pimples on the nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. Rosacea looks like an acne and is cyclic, i.e. it tends to flare up periodically.
• Infantile Acne: It is a common infant skin rash on face which is also called as normal newborn rash. A newborn may have an acne eruption on the nose or cheeks on the second or third day of the birth. It mainly occurs due to some hormonal changes from the time when the fetus is developing, but clears in a matter of weeks without treatment.

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• Fungal Rash on Face
• Skin Rashes in Children
• Skin Care

Skin Rash on Face Treatment

Most of the skin rashes on face are not dangerous and get cured on their own. However, if a person experiences symptoms like itchy or dry skin, burning sensation, etc., he/she can go for over the counter medications like anti-itch creams containing camphor, menthol, pramoxine (Itch-X), or diphenhydramine (Benadryl), antihistamines like diphenhydramine, chlortrimeton, or loratadine (Claritin, Claritin RediTabs, Alavert) and even some moisturizing lotions.

Eliminating consumption of different chemicals, alcohol, tobacco, processed or junk foods from your daily diet will surely help to reduce the risks of skin rashes on face. Keeping your skin clean and away from pollutants or allergens will also be helpful. However, if the above mentioned remedies don't work and the rashes persist or become more widespread, it is recommended to consult a general physician or dermatologist for necessary treatment.