Skin rash due to dry skin on the face
The above mentioned causes of dry skin and rashes can also all occur on the face. Above all, however, dry skin and rashes on the face are most common in neurodermatitis. The forehead and cheeks are particularly affected.
In addition to dry skin, redness, fluid-filled blisters (vesicles), nodules (papules) and open and weeping skin areas (erosions) are the most common symptoms. In addition, there is severe itching. Also the already mentioned rosacea shows up especially on forehead, nose, chin and cheeks.
Dry skin on the face can be more easily infected by viral and bacterial germs and cause a rash. If the immune system and the skin barrier is weakened, fungal infections can also cause a rash on the face.For example, the candida fungus, which lives in the mouth and is actually harmless if the skin is healthy and the immune system is intact, can cause a rash in and around the mouth if the immune system is weak and the skin is dry. Another skin disease that usually occurs around the mouth and eyelids, but can also appear on the rest of the face, is the so-called “stewardess disease” (perioral dermatitis).
This is characterized by dry skin that becomes infected and shows up with small red spots and pimples around the mouth and eyelids. It is believed that the disease is caused by excessive skin care. As a result, the skin is no longer able to produce fats and moisture on its own, dries out and can become infected more easily. As there are several possible triggers for rashes on the face, a doctor should be consulted to examine, assess and treat the rash.
Skin rash due to dry skin in infants
Dry skin can also occur more easily with children and infants – especially in the winter months – due to incorrect or missing care. Here too, the skin becomes cracked, itchy and can become inflamed and develop a rash. Allergies to clothing or food often appear in childhood and can be accompanied by a rash.
Neurodermatitis (atopic dermatitis) often occurs in childhood. It leads to dry skin and severe itching. The skin rash is usually found on the sides of the joints (crook of the arm, hollow of the knee) and on the back of the hand, but can also occur on any other part of the body.
Children, who generally suffer from dry skin, can also develop rashes on the body due to infectious diseases such as scarlet fever, rubella or chickenpox. Therefore, children with rashes should be watched for accompanying symptoms such as fever, chills, sore throat and other general cold symptoms. Since it is important to find out what caused the rash, the family doctor should be consulted. The editors also recommend: Skin rash in children – what is behind it?
