Rash only on face

[octo_gone]

About a week ago my face started to break out in a rash. At first I thought it was my faces reaction to a new laundry detergent but that wouldn't make any sense since this rash was only on my face. My skin has always been very sensitive so I decided to just wait it out until it went away. It never did. My skin is blotchy, itchy, and the blotches are a bit raised. I am african american.
I am at a total loss and would love any help or suggestions.

[octo_gone]

Thank you for the advice. Since I posted that it's begun to get very dry and is now scaly and peeling. I'm beginning to think it is eczema since I did suffer from severe eczema when I was a child.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
The symptoms are suggestive of contact dermatitis or urticaria. Take some antihistaminic like Benadryl and apply some calamine lotion of the itchy areas. If the symptoms persist then please consult a dermatologist and get yourself prescribed topial and oral steroids . Also consult an allergist and get evaluated for chronic urticaria if it persists for more than 6 weeks.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.