Helping halloweeners avoid irritation.

• Position: Skin Rashes

Halloween dress-up can be irritating for those with sensitive skin, points out Sarah Weitzul, a cosmetic dermatologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. "Kids and adults should be sure to wash off their makeup, paints, and color from clothing at the end of the night to avoid irritation and breakouts?

To help goblins and ghouls resist day-after rashes, Weitzul recommends:

* Do not wear masks and costumes that transfer color onto the skin.

* Stay away from tight clothing and occlusive fabrics that can cause friction, irritation, and heat rash.

* Try to use water-based makeup, which is easier to remove than oil-based versions.

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