Medicinal Remedies

Rash Treatment Information: Symptoms, Types, Causes

 

Rash Care Plan

Skin Rash Treatment

  1. Rashes are typically caused by an allergic reaction or contact dermatitis.
  2. Rashes usually begin within 48 hours following contact with an irritating allergic substance.
  3. Rashes symptoms include: skin redness, bumps, blisters, and swelling.
  4. Allergic reactions can be caused by: plants, soaps, detergent, shampoos, perfumes, cosmetics, jewelry, cloths, new objects in homes, latex gloves or other irritating substances.

Poison Ivy-Oak, Contact Dermatitis Rash Treatment

  1. Poison ivy, oak, or sumac rashes usually begins erupting within 48 hours following contact.
  2. If you are exposed, wash areas immediately with cool water and soap for 10-25 minutes.
  3. Apply Rash Rx to affected areas if rash redness.
  4. If necessary, take over-the-counter medication to control rash swelling or itching.
  5. Apply wet compresses or soak in cool water to relieve symptoms.
  6. Re-apply Rash Rx to affected areas as needed to control symptoms.
  7. If rash symptoms are severe or persist contact your physician.
  8. Creams, gels or ointment me be used to reduce dryness and moisturize skin.

Eczema, Psoriasis Rash Treatment

  1. For dry and flaky skin use high quality moisturizers to rehydrate skin.
  2. Attempt to identify skin allergies and attempt to avoid them.*
  3. Humidify dry air to prevent drying out of skin and crusting.
  4. Avoid scratching and keep hands and body parts from excessive moisture.
  5. Stop the use of harsh detergents, soaps, fragrances, or other irritating substances.*
  6. Apply Rash Rx to affected areas.
  7. Monitor skin rashes for increased spread or signs of infection.
  8. Seek medical attention if skin becomes bloody or infected.
  9. Re-apply Rash Rx to affected areas to control symptoms as needed.

* Use process of elimination. Consider new substances that have been introduced within your environment within the last 7-10 days prior to the rash. Consider changes to your lifestyle that are out-of-the-ordinary (i.e. hiking, travel, new foods). Attempt to rule out potential substances based on new products introduced within your living envirnoment or changes to your normal life-style. This may take some time as rash symptoms will not subside immediately. Be patient.

 

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