There are a variety of skin rashes that can occur from serious rashes that require immediate medical attention to minor rashes that can be effectively treated at home. Here’s some helpful skin rash home treatments.
Poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac are the major cause of allergic skin rashes. These rashes can range from unpleasant but mild to intense swelling and blistering that requires immediate medical attention.
In all cases the itching can be almost unbearable so the number one treatment is to reduce the itching until the rash runs its full course which can take up to 2 weeks.
Start by soaking a towel and placing it on the affected area. You can add Domeboro tablets to the water if you like. It helps reduce itching. The cool air of a fan also helps diminish the heat and thus the itching from the rash. Rubbing ice cubes on the rash has been helpful to many, as has soaking in an oatmeal bath.
There are products such as Aveeno which are oatmeal based that can sooth the itching. Calamine lotion is also a wonderful tool in reducing itchiness. Be sure to check the expiration date as Calamine that has expired does not work well. Products that contain hydrocortisone or topical corticosteroid can also help reduce itching. Avoid products that have benzocaine or zirconium as they can actually irritate an area that is already sensitive.
Taking oral antihistamines can reduce the itching considerably. There are several on the market including Benadryl, Sudafed, and Actifed. There are also stronger antihistamines your doctor can prescribe.
If large blisters begin to form they may need to be drained and you should see your doctor who may have to treat with steroids like Prednisone.
An allergic rash to most any product will generally look much like a rash from poison ivy and treatment is basically the same. The only difference is that you may want to get tested if you are unsure what the allergy is and if you have a severe allergy to the substance you will need to seek medical help.
Blisters on the skin should never be broken and as these blisters break on their own never try to peel the loose skin away. Apply antibacterial ointment and then cover blisters with a Band-Aid or sterilized gauze pads.
Fever blisters or rash are a result of fever. The best method of reducing these blisters is to control the fever. Tylenol or acetaminophen is the #1 choice for home treatment. Sponge bath with warm wet cloths or take a warm bath. Never use cold water as combined with fever this will result in shivers and chills. Try to avoid putting warm wet cloths on areas that have fever blisters.
Diaper rash is a common occurrence on infants and is usually found around the genital area and on the buttocks. It can occasionally spread to the abdomen. Start by thoroughly cleaning the area and then apply diaper rash cream. There are many different products on the market. Most contain zinc oxide or hydrocortisone. You can also use corn starch sprinkled on baby’s bottom. It seems to be quite effective. Change the baby’s diaper often and never leave them in a wet diaper. Try to leave the diaper off as often as possible. Air helps clear the diaper rash.
If you think the diaper rash may be the result of a bacterial infection you should see your doctor immediately. If you are unsure seek medical help.
The sooner you treat a skin rash the easier it is to get it under control. There are many effective home treatments but if you are at all unsure about the cause of the rash or the seriousness of the rash be sure to see your doctor!
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