Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is caused by a reaction to things you touch such as chemicals in latex, elastic and rubber products as well as soaps, detergents and cosmetics. A facial rash can also be caused by dyes and other chemicals that can be found in clothing. Poison ivy, sumac and oak are also examples of contact dermatitis. It is important to recognize that the irritant does not have to touch the face directly but can be transferred by hands or clothing.
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis appears as a rash in patches of scaling and redness around the eyelids, eyebrows, nose, and mouth and behind the ears; on the scalp it is called cradle cap in infants and dandruff in adults. Also found on the trunk, seborrheic dermatitis is caused by stress, fatigue, age, weather extremes, and alcohol-based lotions.
Other Causes
Other Causes
Other common causes of facial rashes are psoriasis (red, itchy, scaly patches) and eczema, which tends to occur on people who have asthma or allergies. Impetigo is a bacterial rash that is common in children, and shingles is a painful condition in which the skin blisters which is caused by the chicken pox virus. Chicken pox, measles, rubella, roseola and foot-mouth disease also form rashes on the face.
Other Medical Conditions
Certain diseases and other medical conditions hold facial rash as a symptom. Examples are rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Kawasaki disease, fifth disease and scarlet fever. A facial rash can also be a reaction to a medication or an insect sting or bite.
