What could be the cause of a skin rash on the forehead?

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

If you use hairspray, you may be getting it on your forehead and you might be allergic to it. You might also have some type of contac dermatitis.

Answer by  Jimmy77 (27)

Perhaps you're spending too much time in the sun. This could be the result of a sunburn. You could also be rubbing your skin raw if you're wearing a hat.

Answer by  shanit (56)

There are numerous things that can cause a skin rash on your forhead: Allergies, Shingles, Infection, Rosacea, and more. Allergies can be hive like and shingles is a form of chicken pox and often rash appears on forehead, infections such as impetigo can cause a rash and rosacea causes redness.

Answer by  blrVoice (1054)

There are many possible reasons for a skin rash. Did you change your shampoo or shower gel these days? Are you using a new face cream or make-up product? It might have been caused by food also. Did you buy some new bed linen? You might have (developed) some allergies.

Answer by  jalucia (936)

Could be a lot of things. A heat rash, for one. Measles and chicken pox are other possibilities. You really have to just see a doctor to figure it out. Other possibilities: HIV, dry skin, bacterial meningitis, nummular eczema, reaction to medication, melanoma, Q fever, syphillis, dermatitis (different varieties) and ichthyosis.

Answer by  benstac (1928)

I would take careful attention if you switched any products lately like face wash, shampoo, hair products, or make-up. If not, a rash on the face can also mean an allergy to something you injested, but that usually isn't concentrated to the forehead.

Answer by  slkunz2003yahoocom (836)

It could be a reaction to your shampoo or conditioner mixing with perspiration. Another cause could be hair gels, hairsprays or even a cleansing cream or toner.

Answer by  Queen1990 (541)

There can be many causes for a skin rash on the forehead. The most common is basically your forehead not getting enough air circulation, due to long hair.

Answer by  ilankumaran (62)

Skin rashes are caused mostly during winter by wearing hats. The best friend for the skin is coconut oil or some skin gel. Always use these to avoid skin rash.