Therapy
There is no general therapy against rashes on the forehead, as they can be caused by a variety of different diseases. Therefore, a therapy specially adapted to the cause is necessary. Most viral rashes do not require therapy.
These include measles, rubella, three-day fever and chickenpox. Only symptom-relieving medication is used to help against fever and pain. A fungal infection can be treated with an antimycotic that kills the fungus.
This antimycotic is applied to the skin in the form of a cream or shower gel, for example. Antibiotics, preferably penicillin V, are used for scarlet fever. The therapy of complex skin diseases such as neurodermatitis or lupus erythematosus requires a specialized approach with mostly versatile therapeutic approaches.
This is individually tailored to the person affected and his or her complaints. In the case of allergic reactions, antihistamines or cortisone preparations are used for treatment. In some cases cortisone must be taken orally in the form of tablets. In the case of allergic contact eczema, however, cortisone creams are used.
Duration of the rash
The duration of a rash on the forehead varies depending on the underlying cause. A duration of a few days is possible. With the classic childhood diseases measles, rubella, scarlet fever and three-day fever, the rash usually disappears after 3 to 8 days.
An allergic reaction usually also disappears after a few days. Other diseases, such as fungal infections, can, however, persist for several weeks if they are not treated. Autoimmune diseases or neurodermatitis show courses over several years, in which the rash usually comes and goes. A general statement about the duration of a rash on the forehead cannot be made. The underlying clinical picture is decisive.
Skin rashes in children
In childhood, skin rashes are not uncommon. They often belong to the classic diseases of childhood and show a characteristic appearance. However, viral diseases such as measles, rubella, chickenpox or three-day fever do not only affect the forehead but also other parts of the body.
Typical accompanying symptoms, including fever, fatigue or itching, occur with these diseases. Scarlet fever, which is caused by bacteria (streptococci), also leads to a skin rash, which can be seen on the forehead, among other things. Lymph node swelling, difficulty swallowing and fever are symptoms of scarlet fever, which can also affect adults.In adolescence, infectious mononucleosis (Pfeiffer’s glandular fever), also known as “kissing disease”, is a possible cause of a skin rash, which then appears on the entire body.
This is accompanied by severe itching, fever and sore throat. Furthermore, a rash may occur after taking aminopenicillins. This usually begins 1 to 2 days after taking antibiotics and itches severely.
Apart from infectious causes, allergies or other skin diseases are also possible. Neurodermatitis is common in childhood. About 10 to 15 % of children are affected. Characteristic are dry skin areas, which are accompanied by severe itching. Apart from the forehead, however, other parts of the body are affected, especially the flexor sides.
