Small Red Bumps on the Face

in #blog5 years ago

An allergic reaction is usually to blame for small red bumps on the face. Allergic contact rashes, also called contact dermatitis, causes redness, itching and small bumps on the face. After the initial exposure, red bumps become cracked and leathery, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Discovering the allergen, avoiding exposure and treating the existing outbreak will get your rash under control.


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Causes

An allergic contact rash is a common cause of small red bumps on the face. Possible allergens include medications, fragrances, cosmetics and dyes, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Using strong detergents to launder clothing also causes these bumps on the face. Plants, such as poison ivy, also cause facial bump outbreaks.

Treatments

Treat mild outbreaks with steroid creams or antihistamines, available through a dermatologist. Apply a warm compress after using topical prescription creams to aid in absorption. Warm compresses also sooth irritated skin. A cool oatmeal bath is another option for calming small red bumps on the face. Apply a moisturizer without fragrances or dyes within three minutes of getting out of the bath. This seals in moisture and prevents the bumps from cracking.

Prevention

The best method for preventing small red bumps on the face is avoiding the allergen. Keep a log, including foods you eat and substances the skin comes in contact with daily. Track when small red bumps occur. This will assist in connecting an allergen to your rash outbreaks.

Considerations

If a log doesn't uncover the cause of contact dermatitis, talk with a dermatologist. She can give you a patch test, which tests for various skin allergies. With a patch test, the doctor uses small patches of allergens and tapes it to your skin. You wear the patch for two days. If you develop small red bumps on the skin, you've discovered the offending allergen.

Warnings

A doctor should examine a rash that persists two weeks or longer, recommends MayoClinic.com. Pronged itching increases the risk for cracked skin and bacteria infection. Scarring is also more likely with intense itching. Some oral medications cause small red bumps on the face. If you are taking blood pressure medication or over-the-counter pain relievers, talk with your doctor. She can recommend an alternative medication that doesn't cause the allergic reaction.


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