A rash on the face can be caused by a variety of conditions, ranging from mild to serious. Some common causes of facial rash include:

• Contact dermatitis: This type of rash occurs when the skin comes into direct contact with a foreign substance that causes an adverse reaction, leading to a rash. Possible causes of contact dermatitis include beauty products, soaps, laundry detergent, dyes in clothing, chemicals in rubber, elastic, or latex, and poisonous plants such as poison oak, poison ivy, or poison sumac.

• Seborrheic dermatitis: This is a common skin condition that causes a red rash, which often appears on the face. The rash may cause the skin to look oily and can also appear dry and scaly.

• Eczema: This is a skin condition that appears as a red rash with flaking skin or as small blisters and bumps. It frequently occurs in young children but can start in young adults and continue into adult life. Itchiness of the skin can be caused by irritants, infections, allergies, and stress.

• Rosacea: This is a chronic skin condition of unknown cause that is characterized by redness and rash on the face.

• Allergic contact dermatitis: This type of rash occurs when you are allergic to what touches your face. Common causes of allergic contact dermatitis include poison ivy, fragrances, and latex.

• Psoriasis: This is a chronic skin condition that causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin, leading to thick, scaly patches. It can occur anywhere on the body, including the face.

Facial rashes can vary greatly in appearance, location, and severity depending on the underlying cause. If the itching and redness do not go away on their own, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist to get a diagnosis as there are many other rare causes of facial rash which could be autoimmune related.