Acne like rash on face after being outside in the heat?
mike b asked:
This past weekend I went wood cutting. It was in the low 90s and humid. When I got home I realized how much my face and neck was itching.
I decided to take a shower thinking all the sawdust was irritating my skin.
The next morning when I woke up my whole face and neck has what looks like razor burn or acne. I have never had acne before. When I was a teen I would get the occasional zit but not this.
It is getting a little better but it still itches. I but some cortizone on it lastnight and it has helped a little.
What is this rash and what all can I do to get rid of it or at least stop the itching?
By bholukalu on Jan 23rd, 2010 at 8:46 am
It is what is known as prickly heat and happens along with sun burn. It is best to wash with very mild medicated detergent and then put on lactocalmine or a medicated powder which ever you can find at your pharmacy.Takes a few days to settle down
By wisedrdave on Jan 25th, 2010 at 5:02 am
Sounds like contact dermatitis from exposure to sawdust and other irritant particles. Could also be a photosensitivity reaction if a medication or topical lotion used. Cortisone cream and a few days should help. If not try claritin otc. If not that then see your doc to get on some prednisone-if your not diabetic. Good luck.
By Bingo on Jan 27th, 2010 at 1:10 am
More than likely you got yourself into some poison Oak or Ivy, stop scratching or you will spread it to other parts of your body.
Use some Caladryl Clear Lotion ( not the pink one it looks funny on your face and neck ) and use Lanacan Antiseptic these will help with the itch and help prevent getting infection from scratching.
By queenbee3744 on Jan 28th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
They have come out with a wonderful itch relief gel from Benadryl I recommend. If it is poison ivy or allergic reaction or even a mosquito bite, as soon as you put this stuff on, you get relief
By Pauline P on Jan 31st, 2010 at 2:00 am
The source below my help you diagnose your rash.