Infectious causes of facial rash:
1.
Bacteria infection.
2.
Chickenpox (viral
infection).
3.
Fifth disease.
4.
Folliculitis.
5.
Fungal infection of the
skin.
6.
Herpes virus infection.
7.
Impetigo (bacterial skin
infection).
8.
Measles (viral infection).
9.
Shingles (viral
reactivation of chickenpox infection).
Allergic causes of facial rash:
1.
Allergic contact
dermatitis, such as allergy or facial ointment.
3.
Drug reaction.
4.
Eczema, including chronic
eczema.
5.
Food allergy.
6.
Irritant contact
dermatitis, such as sensitivity to perfume.
Autoimmune and inflammatory causes of facial rash:
1.
Acne.
2.
Baby acne (skin
inflammation triggered by maternal hormones).
4.
Rosacea (chronic
inflammatory disorder).
5.
Systematic lupus
Erythematosus (disorder in which the body attacks its own healthy cells and
tissues).
Other causes of facial rash:
1.
Anxiety or stress.
2.
Erythema toxicum (benign,
noncancerous skin condition common in newborn babies).
3.
Heat rash.
4.
Methamphetamine abuse.
5.
Milia (tiny white bumps of
dead skin cells and other derbis).
Life-threatening causes of facial rash:
Sometimes, facial rash is a result of serious and life-threatening
causes, which rather than neglecting them, you have to consult your doctor.
1.
Allergic purpura (an
autoimmune bleeding disorder).
2.
Anaphylaxis (a
life-threatening allergic reaction).
3.
Erythema multiform (a kind
of allergic reaction).
4.
Meningitis (infection or
inflammation of the sac around the brain and spinal cord).
5.
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
(skin and mucosal loss due to a severe medication reaction).
