A member asked:

Hi my name is siyabonga. during this pandemic i have been using my facemasks but unfortunately have developed what i can only call rash on my face. its itching when i apply my face wash and has gotten worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Mask use: I would encourage you to use a scarf or bandana while your skin is healing. Please consider finding a face mask which is made from a different material, has a different design or a different fit. There are a wide array of options.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/30/2020

40 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Hi my name is siyabonga. during this pandemic i have been using my facemasks but unfortunately have developed what i can only call rash on my face. its itching when i apply my face wash and has gotten worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I've had a rash on my chest, neck, & face for the last few days its looks like its sprinkled randomly and itches a lot what could it be? Should i worry

A member asked:

For the last few day I broke out with a rash on my face and shoulders it itches skin feels like It's on fire what could be going on?

A member asked:

I have a red rash on my face around my mouth and on my cheeks it burns and itches and i can't get rid of it?

A member asked:

Why does my penis have a red rash with little bumps on the head of my penis and it also itches every once a while?

A member asked:

I dyed my hair and now my head itches and it has sores and when i itch my head it starts to leak and I have a rash all over my body?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

What causes a severe itchy, bruising rash that peels away the skin and itches terribly? What is this called or what causes it?

I have an insect bite on my forearm with 2 dots.It has been a week now.Both my arms are itching so badly.i had applied cortisone 10.doesnt seem to work.the rashes are now mild on the face and itches too .Also, gets very bad at night.what to do?

I have a rash that was painful and my face is all puffy now that it isn t puffy anymore it itches and is peeling but the redness hasn t gone it s unde?

Hi, I have tiny, small bumps on my face that looks like a rash and it itches. I have used advantan and alerid tablets but the bumps reappeared.

I took cefdinir and it broke my face out and it itches. How long until the rash goes away?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?