It mainly affects adolescents but can also occur in adulthood. Acneįorehead acne is common with facial and scalp acne. Rashes when present are often limited to the area that is in contact with the skin. The heat and sweat generated from covering the head can also act as irritants and thereby lead to itching. This may be related to the materials that the headwear is made of touching the skin or due to the pressure. It may occur as part of irritant contact dermatitis, where the headwear irritates the skin directly. Hats, helmets, head scarves, veils and headbands are some of the headwear that can cause an itchy forehead.
Hair dyes, chemical straighteners and perm agents are some of the stronger substances that can lead to forehead itching. However, there may be much harsher substances that can be a major problem. Unwashed hair laden with dust, dirt and accumulated hair styling products like styling gel is a common irritant. Hair touching the forehead can irritate the skin over time. Irritant contact dermatitis can affect anyone. It is different from allergic contact dermatitis in that a person is not hypersensitive to the specific substance. Prolonged exposure to these otherwise harmless irritants can cause irritant contact dermatitis. Other irritants may include soap, water, sweat, skin care products and various substances which may be found in the environment. Scalp hair and hair care products are one of the major irritants of the forehead and is discussed in detail below. Various substances can irritate the skin on the forehead. Allergic contact dermatitis only affect peoples with an immune hypersensitivity to the specific substance (allergy). It occurs when certain harmless substances (allergens) make contact with the skin.
Another allergy-related condition is allergic contact dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis usually starts in childhood and is associated with allergic rhinitis and asthma. It can occur as part of atopic dermatitis, which is commonly known as eczema. AllergiesĪllergic reactions may be the cause of itching on the forehead. The following skin conditions are among the more common causes of itching on the forehead. Itching on its own without other symptoms is often difficult to diagnose. There are many skin conditions that may present with itching, with or without a forehead rash. It may also be accompanied by a rash on the forehead or occur without any rash. However, there are instances where the itching persists and worsens over time. The itching occurs suddenly and resolves quickly with a little scratching or rubbing. It is a common problem for most people but usually an itchy forehead is a transient symptom.
Itching of the forehead skin, like elsewhere on the body, is mainly due to irritation, damage or disease in the affected area.
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