Every day, one of the main human protective barriers has to endure the effects of many harmful and sometimes downright dangerous factors. We are talking, of course, about the skin - who else but it is assigned the role of a guard, standing on the border of the interaction of the body with the external environment.
It is not surprising that such well-functioning work often fails - and then unpleasant consequences appear in various areas of the skin in the form of rashes.
The most favorite place for localization of inflammatory elements is the frontal part of the head.
Classification of rashes
Rashes on the forehead are usually divided into two large groups:
- inflammatory rash;
- the rash is not inflammatory in nature.
The last point includes less noticeable, but no less uncomfortable elements such as blackheads, comedones, and so on.
The first point of the classification is much more extensive; it is divided into:
- acne vulgaris, or acne vulgaris, is common teenage acne that occurs as a result of hormonal changes and the predominance of androgens in the body; as a rule, such rashes disappear by the end of puberty;
- mechanical rash - appearing due to prolonged exposure to some irritating external agent on a certain area (in this case, acne on the forehead can be caused by wearing a hat or long bangs);
- conglobate acne - huge bluish-purple acne that occurs in the deep layers of the skin and is particularly painful; most often, severe endocrine disorders and prolonged stressful situations become trigger factors for their growth;
- lightning rashes - characterized by the appearance of ulcers at the site of acne, the skin begins to peel off; can lead to severe intoxication of the body.
In addition to the main classification, rashes on the forehead can also be divided according to morphological characteristics:
- a red rash indicates a hormonal imbalance and may also be a sign of measles or chickenpox;
- acne with purulent heads may indicate problems with the thyroid gland;
- small allergic rashes are most often a sign of a hypersensitivity reaction to any component of a cosmetic or care product;
- a small rash of the millet type occurs when the facial skin is not thoroughly cleansed or when there is an abundance of fatty and sweet foods in the diet;
- subcutaneous acne with a thickening in the center is a marker of obvious endocrine disorders.
Attention! If the rash persists for a sufficiently long time without signs of visible improvement, you should immediately contact a specialist. Most often, patients visit a cosmetologist, which is not always correct. The most correct decision in this case would be a visit to a dermatologist, who, after examining and collecting anamnesis, will either prescribe treatment himself or refer the patient to an endocrinologist or gynecologist for additional examination.
Where do acne on temples come from?
The main factors provoking the development of the inflammatory process are:
- irregular or insufficiently thorough hygiene of the temporal region;
- wardrobe items such as caps, caps, hats are not always clean and when in contact with the skin cause irritation;
- hair, if it is not clean enough, causes skin rashes;
- using headphones or glasses that constantly come into contact with your hands (not always clean) throughout the day can become a source of inflammatory processes near the temples.
Skin rashes often occur during adolescence, when rapid hormonal changes in the body occur. After which, already at the age of 20, such problems in a person disappear by themselves, occurring extremely rarely.
If acne begins to appear in this area constantly, the body signals about serious disruptions in its functioning. Such symptoms cannot be ignored; it is necessary to find out the main cause by undergoing a full examination.
Causes of rash in adults
What causes a rash on the forehead? The skin of the frontal area contains a huge number of sebaceous glands (especially active in people with combination and oily skin types), which can become “clogged” from exposure to many external factors.
It is often possible to solve the problem of rashes by simply selecting good cleansing and moisturizing products, but their causes can also be other, more dangerous situations:
- non-compliance with the diet and principles of proper nutrition is fraught with the appearance of acne on the forehead even in a fully grown person whose hormones are all right; in this case, an excess of fast food and sweets leads to intoxication of the body and clogging it with toxins, which the body seeks to get rid of in this way;
- the use of comedogenic, low-quality or expired cosmetics, their excessive application and insufficient removal from the skin surface;
- the use of aggressive, drying agents for the epidermis (tar soap, foams with sulfates, and so on) forces the skin to produce even more secretion from the sebaceous glands to maintain balance, which, in turn, ultimately results in clogging of pores, peeling and the appearance of a new portion of acne;
- reactions of individual intolerance to any food product, component of decorative and care cosmetics, hair dye and eyebrow dye can manifest themselves in the form of small pink papules on the surface of the skin of the forehead;
- poor environmental conditions, cold, or, conversely, excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation in some cases can negatively affect the skin of the face;
- frequent stressful situations and long-term depressive states do not have the most favorable effect on the skin in the forehead area;
- In addition, the cause of the sudden appearance of acne in an adult can be problems in the functioning of internal organs: ovaries, intestines, bladder, gallbladder, pancreas, and so on.
Important! In some cases, the rash may not be pathological in nature - for example, a premenstrual rash on the forehead in women who have long since left adolescence is an unpleasant, but individual variant of the norm. This group also includes rashes that appear during pregnancy, active sports, and before menopause. If the amount of acne does not exceed acceptable limits and does not cause severe inconvenience, the problem can be completely solved by regular visits to a dermatologist without prescribing any heavy medications.
Allergic reaction on forehead
Cheeks
Doctors say that the main cause of acne on the cheeks is disruption of the intestines and stomach. The fact is that when the body’s cleansing systems are clogged, harmful substances are not able to be eliminated in the usual way. This leads to various disorders, including redness on the cheeks. Of course, only a doctor can definitely make such a diagnosis.
Try to treat your skin as carefully as possible, because preventing a problem is much easier than getting rid of it once and for all.
Cleanse, moisturize and care for your skin, and then it will be beautiful and healthy! Our authors
Rashes in children
In young children, whose sebaceous glands do not work so actively, rashes on the forehead are usually divided into the following groups:
- a urticaria-type rash (red blisters) occurs in response to exposure to irritants - food allergens, viral and bacterial infections, medications, dyes, pollen, chemicals;
- white spots with a red border are a typical sign of measles;
- blisters accompanied by itching, redness of the skin and swelling are characteristic of prickly heat, often affecting infants and primary school children;
- pink and reddish spots, coupled with high fever, lymphadenitis and weakness may well be a sign of rubella;
- Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for children to be affected by demodectic mange, a specific mite that causes irritation and rashes all over the face, and especially in the forehead and cheeks.
Attention! If any of the listed signs are detected, parents need to take the child to the doctor as soon as possible - any of these situations can be extremely dangerous for a fragile child’s body.
Is it possible to deal with the problem on your own?
At home, you can cure acne on your temples in the following ways:
- Grate tar soap on a fine grater, add a few drops of tea tree oil, add warm water in a 1:1 ratio and let the soap melt. Wash your face with the resulting mixture twice a day.
- Mix cosmetic clay with crushed activated carbon powder, ratio 1:1. Add brewed warm green tea to bring the composition to a consistency convenient for applying with a brush to the temple area. The exposure time is 30 minutes, after which you need to wash with warm water and treat the skin with a disinfectant composition.
- Take the ingredients: calendula tincture - 50 milliliters, add 10 crushed Streptocide tablets. Treat the elements of the skin rash with the resulting mash 2-3 times daily until completely cured.
Maintaining hygienic discipline is a sure guarantee of healthy skin. In order to prevent irritation on it, you need to follow simple rules:
- keep your hair and hats clean;
- Wipe the temples of glasses and headphones with disinfectant solutions on a regular basis;
- During the day, try not to touch your face or temples with your hands;
- always cleanse your skin before going to bed, no matter how tired you are;
- revise your diet, exclude from it foods that provoke acne formation: replace sweet, flour, smoked, fried, fatty foods with vegetables and fruits;
- drink enough water; the body should not feel thirsty in order to remove toxic substances from the body in a timely manner.
These simple rules will help prevent skin rashes on your temples. Everyone can follow them, the main thing is to do it regularly and not be lazy. Subscribe to updates to be the first to receive interesting information. See you soon!
General principles of treatment
Getting rid of a rash on the forehead is a complex process, and, unfortunately, a very lengthy one.
First of all, the patient needs to visit a specialist who will help determine the exact cause of the rash.
Then, depending on the etiology of acne, medications are prescribed to eliminate them. Most often, mild acne can be dealt with by adjusting the diet, selecting soft care products and ointments or gels for local treatment of the affected area.
However, with severe acne, this approach is not enough and, in addition, the doctor may also prescribe some medications orally, and in addition, prescribe an entire skin care system consisting of several products, each of which will perform a specific function.
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Prevention
It is easier to prevent any disease than to deal with its consequences later - this rule also applies to acne.
To keep your forehead skin healthy, just follow some simple rules:
- limiting fatty, sweet and spicy foods;
- Thorough cleansing of the skin from cosmetics and impurities;
- maintaining a healthy lifestyle;
- regular preventive examinations with diagnostics of the whole body to prevent deviations in the functioning of internal organs.
Thus, the secret of good skin lies in following just a few simple tips (of course, if the cause of the rash is not any serious pathology).
A rash on the forehead is an unpleasant phenomenon, but can be very successfully eliminated with a whole arsenal of special products that are currently stocked in pharmacies and cosmetic stores. However, the most important thing in solving this problem is to find a qualified specialist who can develop an individual treatment regimen and cure the rashes, thereby saving the patient from futile attempts at self-medication, sometimes leading to quite disastrous consequences.
How to treat acne on temples
If the appearance of acne is not associated with diseases of the internal organs, but is a consequence of insufficient hygiene or mechanical irritants of the temporal region, treatment may be as follows:
- it is necessary to eliminate all irritating factors in contact with the skin;
- regularly treat whiskey with detergents and disinfectants, at least twice a day;
- use medications to combat inflammation: antibacterial drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, and painkillers. Sometimes oral antibiotics are required, but only a doctor can prescribe such a course of treatment;
- apply cosmetic procedures: ozone therapy, liquid nitrogen treatment, peeling of the epidermis with fruit acid, ultraviolet skin treatment using photo flashes;
- in a state of remission, provided there are no pustular elements, in order to prevent acne, use manual or vacuum cleansing of the face, as well as use ultrasonic or laser cleansing of the skin.
Never squeeze pimples on your temples; this is dangerous due to blood poisoning, as well as possible inflammation of the meninges. This procedure should not be carried out even in beauty salons, because the risk of unwanted consequences is very high.
