A rash on an adult's face can be caused by a variety of reasons. Consider the most common of them.
Why does a rash appear?
It would seem that a small rash on the face is more characteristic of children (diathesis, allergic reactions) and adolescents (the so-called youthful acne). An adult with inflamed skin looks, to put it mildly, strange. However, this phenomenon is quite widespread. As the most frequent factors provoking the appearance of a rash, dermatologists call infectious diseases, various kinds of dermatitis and - surprisingly enough - stress.
Possible reasons
In addition, an adult rash on the face may be due to a reaction to substandard foods or alcoholic beverages. Expired or poor-quality cosmetics (creams, lotions, cleansing foams) can also affect the condition of the skin not in the best way. Have you woken up with a face covered with spots, although the day before everything was fine? Remember: were you cold yesterday? Or, conversely, have been in the sun for too long? In addition, in some cases, skin rashes are a sign of hormonal imbalance.
Symptomatology
It should be noted that the human epidermis in different parts of the body has its own individual biochemical and anatomical features. Therefore, in most cases, the doctor can make a diagnosis based on the localization of skin rashes. For example, an adult rash on a face is one of the signs of syphilis, seborrheic dermatitis, flaming nevus, and lupus well known to all fans of Doctor House. If the rashes look like plaques and do not differ in color from healthy areas of the skin, these can be ordinary acne, flat warts, candida mollusk or solar keratosis.
Possible diseases
A rash on an adult's face, if it is red, is considered a sign of secondary syphilis, dermatomyositis, erysipelas, sarcoidosis. In addition, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, chronic dermatitis, or telangiectatic granuloma can be diagnosed in a patient. Does the rash resemble blisters? It is likely that the patient begins Quincke's edema. If the rashes resemble scales, this indicates a deficiency of zinc, psoriasis or dermatitis. If the patient's face is covered with small sores, it is necessary to pass a number of tests to make sure that there are no malignant neoplasms.
Facial rash: treatment
Before starting treatment, it is necessary to establish the cause of the rash. Self-medication in some cases can be not only completely useless, but also lead to the most serious consequences. If your skin problems are caused by hormonal changes or neglect of hygiene, follow a few simple recommendations. Firstly, try not to buy caring and decorative cosmetics in questionable stalls and shops, it is best to buy creams and washing gels in a pharmacy. Do not be in the sun without a protective cream. Do not abuse sweet and fatty foods. Spend as much time as possible outdoors. Do not let anyone take your personal items: towels, handkerchiefs, sponges.