When there is change in the color, appearance and texture of the skin the condition is termed as rash. They are tiny bumps which do not contain pus and often they are filled with fluid. Rash can be present all over the body or it can be on one particular region.
Vast majority of rash are not serious. When present on forehead, it can change the color of skin, it may itch and the skin becomes warm. Forehead rash is frequent complain of people living in hot and humid climate. Before the appearance of rash on forehead there is prickly sensation on forehead.
What Causes Rash On Forehead Only?
Rash on forehead only can be due to many reasons; it can be due to contact dermatitis or an insect bite.
Many other causes of rash on forehead are:
- Heat rash: spending too much time in the sun can be damaging to the skin. Prolonged exposure to UV rays can cause unwanted heat rash. During hot climate it is very common for a person to suffer from rash on face and forehead. Although not a serious disease, heat rash on forehead can make you uncomfortable due to itching and burning sensation.
- Insect bite: an insect bite on forehead can cause red rash on the forehead. People who are allergic to insect bites normally get rash. Any insect bite on forehead can produce rash, it can be a red ant, or a mosquito bite etc.
- Contact dermatitis: In this condition there is acute rash and inflammation of skin caused by substances such as soaps and detergents, cosmetics and chemicals that come in direct contact with the skin of forehead. Hair dyes are the most common cause for rash on forehead. Persons who use hair dye can suffer from skin rash on forehead.
- Certain medications can also cause rash on forehead as well as all over the body.
How To Get Rid Of Rash On Forehead?
Normally rash on forehead is not a serious condition, it is important to find the underlying cause.
- To prevent heat rash on forehead and on the body, try to avoid direct sunlight on your skin.
- Stay in well ventilated room in summer days and avoid moisture.
- In case of contact dermatitis keep the irritant far away from your skin and prevent it from happening again. The condition gets relieved after some time. You can apply rose water or calamine lotion on the affected skin to get soothing effect.
- To relieve forehead rash, apply paste prepared from sandalwood powder and rose water. It is an effective home remedy for treating forehead rash.
- Apply aloe vera gel on the forehead to soothe the itchiness and inflammation caused due to rash.