Rash on the face and forehead

Skin rashes do not stop at hairline boundaries, but spread to other parts of the body. In the case of rashes caused by systemic allergies and neurodermatitis, the eyelids are often also affected. Incompatibilities with shampoos and other care products also often affect the forehead, as shampoo is added there during washing.

With infectious diseases, the rash even frequently starts in the face and only later spreads over the whole body and scalp. Also in the face, the rash often shows itself through dry skin, redness and pustules, which are very itchy. The rash is often accompanied by increased acne in teenagers.

Some pustules can also lose wound fluid and become encrusted. On the face and forehead, the rash is easier to treat than on the scalp. Nourishing creams without perfume can soothe dry skin. Ointments with cortisone can also help to reduce the rash and relax the skin. In infectious diseases, the rashes heal themselves, while chronic rashes require longer-term treatment.

Neck rash

As with the forehead, the rash of the scalp can also reach the neck. Rashes, which can be found all over the body, can also occur in the neck area. In the neck, rashes and itching can also occur due to increased sweating. The skin can be treated with moisturizing ointments without perfume. In the case of more severe rashes, cortisone can also be used here to soothe the skin.

Treatment of a scalp rash

Depending on the cause of the rash, the therapy changes. In the case of intolerances and allergies, it is often sufficient to leave out irritating substances. Shampoo should be replaced by well-tolerated, perfume-free shampoos and other products, such as hairsprays, should be avoided for the time being.

The treatment of rashes of the scalp is somewhat more difficult than with other parts of the body. Normally rashes are first treated with moisturizers, but this does not work well because of the hair. Also ointments containing cortisone, which weaken the immune system locally and thus curb allergic reactions, can be applied there less easily.

Alternatively, systemic medication can be given. These initially include antiallergics, which can reduce the reaction and rash. In extreme cases, cortisone can also be given systemically.

However, this is associated with many side effects. In neurodermatitis patients, regular light therapy can also lead to an improvement of the symptoms. In infectious diseases, the rashes heal themselves and the itching can be soothed locally with ointments.

Treatment of skin rashes with ointments and creams.
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