Published on: 5/22/2025
Could allergies cause my face to have a burning sensation?
Yes, allergies might cause a burning sensation on your face due to sensitive skin or abnormal sweating patterns.
Explanation
Allergies can sometimes make your skin feel like it is burning, especially on the face. This can happen because of sensitive skin. Sensitive skin is when your skin reacts strongly to things like weather changes or products. Some studies suggest this may be a neuropathic disorder, which means it is related to how your nerves work.
- Sensitive Skin: Sensitive skin can feel itchy, burning, or painful.
If your face feels like it is burning and you think it might be from allergies, it could be because your skin is more sensitive. It's important to pay attention to when it happens and what might be causing it, like certain foods or things you touch.
(References)
- Flores S, Davis MD, Pittelkow MR, Sandroni P, Weaver AL, & Fealey RD. (2015). Abnormal sweating patterns associated with itching .... The British journal of dermatology, 25597261.
- Huet F, & Misery L. (2019). Sensitive skin is a neuropathic disorder. Experimental dermatology, 31242328.
- Gupta MA, & Gupta AK. (2013). Cutaneous sensory disorder. Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery, 24049969.
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