If you skin gets riled up every now and then, there is every
chance that your skin is either allergic to certain substances, or you
have possibly been infected with a skin disease called atopic eczema.
Atopic
eczema affects more than 35 millions of Americans at any one time. It
is non life threatening but the intense itching that arise from this
skin ailment can means little peace of mind even when you get to bed.
Before
you scratch your skin even further and make your skin worse, we offer
you a few quick relief methods you can take to stop that sudden rash.
Oatmeal bath
Learn
how to make use of oatmeal to help your skin rash rather than just have
them as part of early morning breakfast cereals. What you need to to do
is to soak a cup of oatmeal into your bath. Add a bath product Aveeno
and get yourself into the bath. It's pretty refreshing and great for
calming your skin.
Calamine lotion
You can
purchase this lotion over-the-counter at most pharmacies. Calamine can
help to cool down skin rashes and lessen itching. A cheap and easy way
to counteract those itch.
Avoid Benzocaine
Some
anti-itch products contain ingredients like Benzocaine. Steer clear of
such strong allergens as you may risk worsening your skin rash.
Ginger Juice
Used
in most Chinese food recipes, ginger can soothe any itchiness in any
parts of your body. To apply, just slice a small part of the ginger and
rub the juice directly to your problem area. Works fasts if your itch is
mild.
Moisturizer
Use a
oil-rich moisturizer to prevent skin cracking and irritants from
invading those cracks. May not be effective against severe itch but it
helps to soothe the skin for you.
Ice Treatment
Suppress
the itching area with a plastic bags full of crushed ice. One of the
best method to resist any urge to scratch. The freezing temperature will
cool off the skin and definitely one of the quickest way to stop a
itch.
Antihistamines
This is a drug used to
make rash symptoms better. It is pretty useful against histamine, an
element within us that cause the itchiness to happen. Be careful when
you use antihistamines though, as it may cause drowsiness.
By
Jerrick Foo
Showing posts with label rashes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rashes. Show all posts
Monday, January 19, 2015
Home Remedies for Rash - Treat This Problem And Get Relief From Itching
10:58:00 AM
A rash can be defined as an area of reddened and inflamed skin. It may
sometimes indicate a deeper underlying disease. Some types of rashes are
itchy and painful. The most common causes of skin rashes include chemicals present in the clothes, elastic products,
and rubber and latex materials, dyes, soaps, detergents, cosmetics,
heat, food allergies, insect bites, certain medications, and plants like
sumac, poison oak, and poison ivy. Skin rashes can also occur due to many medical conditions, such as impetigo, eczema, shingles, psoriasis, lupus erythematosus, childhood viral infections, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Most types of rashes can be dealt with the help of home remedies for rashes. Skin care plays an important role in treating skin rashes. Do not scrub or scratch your skin. It is best to use a mild cleanser instead of soap. Never apply any cosmetics directly on your rashes. Try to expose the affected area to the air as often as possible. Stress can worsen your rashes and therefore try to do some relaxation exercises to get relief from stress. If you have heat rash, wear loose cotton clothes. Drinking plenty of lime juice can help you relieve your prickly heat rashes. You can also apply full-strength lemon juice directly to the rashes to get relief from itching.
Baking soda is an excellent remedy for the rashes caused by heat, poison ivy, oak, and sumac. Mix baking soda with water in a ratio of 3:1 and apply the resultant paste directly to the affected areas. If you have extensive itching, add one cup of baking powder to warm bath water and immerse yourself in it. Aloe vera extract is also a best natural cure for skin rashes. It contains antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. Rub aloe vera extract or gel on the rash. Another way to get rid of itching and irritation caused by skin rashes is to put a little amount of olive oil on the rashes.
Most types of rashes can be dealt with the help of home remedies for rashes. Skin care plays an important role in treating skin rashes. Do not scrub or scratch your skin. It is best to use a mild cleanser instead of soap. Never apply any cosmetics directly on your rashes. Try to expose the affected area to the air as often as possible. Stress can worsen your rashes and therefore try to do some relaxation exercises to get relief from stress. If you have heat rash, wear loose cotton clothes. Drinking plenty of lime juice can help you relieve your prickly heat rashes. You can also apply full-strength lemon juice directly to the rashes to get relief from itching.
Baking soda is an excellent remedy for the rashes caused by heat, poison ivy, oak, and sumac. Mix baking soda with water in a ratio of 3:1 and apply the resultant paste directly to the affected areas. If you have extensive itching, add one cup of baking powder to warm bath water and immerse yourself in it. Aloe vera extract is also a best natural cure for skin rashes. It contains antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. Rub aloe vera extract or gel on the rash. Another way to get rid of itching and irritation caused by skin rashes is to put a little amount of olive oil on the rashes.
An oatmeal bath is one of the excellent natural remedies for skin rashes. Add one cup of oatmeal to warm bath water and soak in it for at least fifteen minutes. Make sure that the water is not very hot. Cucumber, with its anti-inflammatory properties can also heal skin rashes. Take some cucumber pieces and puree them to a pulp. Apply this pulp directly to the rashes to alleviate the irritation. You can also place cucumber slices on the rashes. Calendula essential oil and chamomile essential oil are also good home remedies for rashes. Chamomile tea bag can be used to reduce inflamed skin. Make some chamomile tea and apply it to the rashes using a cotton ball.
Mix cod liver oil with vitamin E and put this mixture on the rashes. This is one of the recommended home remedies for rashes. Skin rashes can also be reduced by applying witch hazel extract to the affected area. Consult a doctor if your rash is not healing or is associated with other symptoms, such as difficulty breathing and dizziness.By: Jhon Napier
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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