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Common Causes of Facial Dermatitis
There are several common causes of facial dermatitis, some are very common, and others are not as common. However, these causes are the most common overall and will allow you to see if there is something different you can do in your lifestyle to help reduce the problems of facial dermatitis. How severe your symptoms will depend upon how many causes are present in your lifestyle, as well as how sensitive your skin is. These causes are listed in no particular order, but are intended to give you a guideline to work with. The first common cause of facial dermatitis that we are going to look at is metal. Metal ranges from nickel to gold, with nickel usually being the most common culprit. The reason metal is around the face so much varies with some reasons being jewelry and others being tools such as tweezers, and even eyelash curlers. Also, even if you do not wear facial jewelry (ears for example) if you wear rings on your hands, but touch your face this can cause facial dermatitis. You can see how easy it is for metal to become a major irritant if it is a source of sensitivity. Another common cause is pine resin. This may seem strange, and you are wondering how this involves your face. Many different mascara’s are made with some amount of pine resin. This is the main way that pine resin becomes a problem. Another way that pine resin can come into contact with your face is from hobbies such as playing stringed instruments, bowling, and even baseball. Stringed instruments is typically the second most common after mascara, but the other methods are possible as well. Sunscreen is also another potential cause of facial dermatitis. The ingredient benzophenone, which is present in many different sunscreens, tends to be a high allergen. The reaction is not always noticeable if the person is not in the sunlight for very long. However, after extended exposure to the UV rays the allergic reaction is likely to occur. The only way to really avoid this is to either not place any sunscreen on your face, or purchase a sunscreen that does not have any benzophenone in the ingredients. For women another common cause of facial dermatitis can be rubber. How rubber comes into contact with your face is largely due to your beauty regimen. This is because often the applicators for make up are made from rubber. The most common is rubber sponges that are used to either remove, apply or blend make up. While not everyone is allergic to the rubber, some are and those that are allergic to rubber experience the greatest problems. The last common cause we will look at is acrylates. This is the chemical that is typically used to bond or glue artificial nails to your real nails. It is often used in repair kits designed for your nails. Not everyone has problems with this, however if you have itchy, or a slight burning feeling around your nails after using the glue, then this is likely your problem. To avoid this problem if it seems to be your culprit you can simply avoid using artificial nails. As you can see, the range of common causes for facial dermatitis is quite broad. With several different causes, it is easy to see exactly why so many people suffer and are desperately seeking relief. Your face should be your pride and joy, show it off. Making small adjustments in your lifestyle can have a huge impact on how you look and feel. |