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Definition Rashes involve changes in the color, feeling or texture of your skin. Alternative Names Skin redness or inflammation; Skin lesion; Rubor; Skin rash; Erythema Considerations Often, the cause of a rash can be determined from how it looks and its symptoms. Causes A simple rash is called dermatitis, meaning inflammation of the skin.
Contact dermatitis is caused by things your skin touches, such as: Chemicals in elastic, latex, and rubber products Cosmetics, soaps, and detergents Dyes and other chemicals in clothing Poison ivy, oak, or sumac Seborrheic dermatitis is a rash that appears in patches of redness and scaling around the eyebrows, eyelids, mouth, nose, trunk, and behind the ears.
Other common causes of a rash include: Eczema atopic dermatitis -- Tends to happen in people with allergies or asthma. There is also anecdotal evidence that tea tree oil is useful in skin care. Tea tree oil is reported to work against bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoal infections of the skin.
The mechanism is not fully understood. The terpenes unsaturated hydrocarbons in tea tree oil are thought to break up the cellular material of bacteria. Tea tree oil is potent and can be irritating if it touches the skin without dilution in a cream or oil. Shop for tea tree oil. Baking soda sodium bicarbonate is an old household remedy for itchy skin — rashes, poison ivy, or bug bites.
The chemical makeup of baking soda acts as a buffer, keeping solutions in stable acid-alkali balance. Shop for baking soda. Studies have found indigo naturalis may be effective as a topical treatment for mild to moderate psoriasis and conditions caused by inflammation. Research is ongoing into the substances that make up indigo naturalis. There are risks when using any herbal remedy, including a lack of standards in purity and dosing, potential interactions with prescribed medications, and the danger of damaging organs such as the liver or kidneys.
Shop for indigo naturalis. Apple cider vinegar is a centuries-old remedy for skin and other ailments. A study analyzed how apple cider vinegar affected common inflammation-causing bacteria: E. The study found that in laboratory cultures, apple cider vinegar was extremely effective in limiting the cytokines that produce inflammation. Shop for apple cider vinegar. Epsom salts magnesium sulfate have traditionally been used in a warm bath to soothe muscle aches and pains.
But soaking in Epsom salts or magnesium- and mineral-rich Dead Sea salts may also help relieve itching and scaling. Magnesium salts have been found to improve the skin barrier function, help the skin retain moisture, and reduce inflammation. Bathing in the Dead Sea has been used for centuries to heal skin ailments. A study of Dead Sea bathing combined with sun therapy showed good results for atopic dermatitis.
Shop for Epsom salt. Each oil has different compounds and different effects on the skin. The chemical compounds of these and other plant-derived oils are being studied for their effects on dermatitis.
Research is ongoing into what exactly makes some of these remedies work. These are just a few of the home remedies that can relieve itching from rashes. Many are also inexpensive common ingredients you may have in your pantry.
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Cuts and Lacerations. Common Cold. Abdominal Pain. Physical Exam. Heart Attack. Ear Infection. October 17, Updated visitor guidelines. Top of the page. Topic Overview Home treatment often can relieve discomfort and itching until a rash clears up. Zinc oxide ointment is soothing to irritated skin. Calamine lotion is helpful for contact dermatitis, such as poison ivy or oak rashes. Note: Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your doctor tells you to.
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