There is a rash that is known as a contact dermatitis and this is a very common occurrence among younger adults. Even middle aged adults can have their first outbreak of facial contact dermatitis. This type of face rash is caused by an allergen of some type coming in direct contact with the facial skin. You can usually identify this type of rash by the degree of the facial redness or erythema, swelling, and dryness of the skin. There can also be scaling and flaking of the skin and usually contact dermatitis is always accompanied by urticaria, which means itching sensations.
For most people, contact dermatitis of the face is caused by certain fragrances, scents or other ingredients that are often used in a number of cosmetic products. These products can include lotions, soaps, colognes, or even make-up products. Some people are even shown to have allergies to some fibers and materials that are used in cloths or cosmetic wipes for the face. People can also transfer dermatitis from their hands to their face.
There are many people who have an allergic reaction to latex or even rubber. They can have a face rash break out when they use products on their faces that are made of rubber or latex. These may include sponges and other cosmetic applicators. Even touching the face with rubber or latex gloves could trigger a facial rash.
Perhaps one of the most common allergies encountered that can produce itching and redness on the face is a metal allergy. Many people have allergies to some of the base metals like lead, nickel, or zinc. Others even have allergies to silver or gold. With this allergy, it is easy to have a rash occur when a person uses metal tweezers, or lash curlers. Some makeup also contains base metals to some degree and can irritate delicate facial skin.
Some other facial irritants are acrylates and pine tar. You will find acrylates in fake nail kits and these are sometimes also used in artificial lash kits. Pine resin is actually used in some eye cosmetics. Both of these are harsh irritants of skin and if just a little of these products comes in contact with facial skin a rash can result.
Benzophenone is a common ingredient in many of the sunscreen products on the market and this creates rashes on many who use it. The type of dermatitis attributed to Benzophenone use is called photo contact dermatitis because the UV rays of the sun trigger the reaction of the skin to the Benzophenone.
There are also some face rashes that are attributed to eczema, acne, or rosacea. These skin rashes can present as redness of the face or can involve pustules and raw, inflamed areas of skin. These are all more chronic conditions than rashes that are due to dermatitis.
These types of rashes can also be more severe in their appearance and more difficult to treat with medications. For some people these types of skin conditions are very embarrassing when it occurs on the face. Changing to a healthy diet and trying more herbal-based remedies for these conditions is becoming more popular.
