Irritant Contact Dermatitis and Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Irritant contact dermatitis usually as a result of the product you use on your face. Certain products can trigger dryness, itchiness, and redness. These include facial washes, exfoliating creams, makeup, sunscreen, and other cosmetic products.
This type of eczema also affects people of all ages, including babies. Your baby might have this type of dermatitis if they’re sensitive to lotion or baby wipes. Some babies also have irritant contact dermatitis around their mouth due to excessive moisture from drooling.
Allergic contact dermatitis is as a result of an allergic reaction on the face, this is therefore different from irritant contact dermatitis. If you apply a product in which you are allergic to, it might just be an ingredient in a skin-care product or other substance that comes in contact with your face, your immune system triggers a response. This causes eczema and allergy symptoms like dryness, hives, itchiness, and redness.
Both allergic and irritant contact dermatitis can also affect other areas of the body, not just the face.