- An itchy red rash can be caused by many problems, including allergies and some types of medication
- Soothing your skin with natural treatments like oatmeal baths can help ease the need to scratch
- When rashes don’t go away with treatment, you should see a doctor because they may be a symptom of another health problem
- Cellular Detox Lotion is an all-natural treatment method for dry, itchy skin and roughness
An itchy red rash on your body can come from a wide range of conditions. You may have come in contact with an irritant or had an allergic reaction to something, such as nylon or latex. You may have come in contact with poison ivy, broke out in hives because of nerves, caught a virus, or had a reaction to some type of medication. No matter what the reason the best advice you can follow is not to scratch and to find natural ways to soothe your irritated skin.
Why Scratching is a Bad Idea
When the nerve endings trigger an itchy sensation in your skin, the first impulse is to scratch. But that’s only going to offer temporary relief. Plus, the raking of your nails roughly over your skin is going to cause damage and could increase the chances of an infection. No matter how tempting that urge is you should try to resist it. Otherwise, the itching and the skin redness will become worse and will spread thanks to the inflammation caused by the scratching.
Soothing Your Skin
Instead of scratching, there are other ways to calm an itchy red rash. Although many over the counter products are available, consider sticking to natural products since they are less likely to cause side effects and are going to be more affordable in most cases.
One of the oldest of these types of natural remedies is an oatmeal bath. You can purchase a container of oats at the grocery store, grind them very fine in your blender, and add them to a bath of lukewarm water. Soak in the water for at least 20 minutes and make sure the part of your body covered in the rash is submerged in the water.
Not all of the natural methods involve direct contact with your skin. One method suggested by Ayurvedic practitioners is to drink apple or grape juice. This approach to health care is based on thousands of years of teachings from India and from the belief that there is a connection between food and health. These juices are thought to cool the skin from the inside out and many people swear by such approaches. For the best results, you should drink the juices at room temperature, not chilled. And don’t drink them at meals. A nice glass of apple juice after your oatmeal bath could be a good idea.
You might also want to try brewing a combination of boiling water and dried chamomile for about ten minutes. Using a clean cloth rub the cooled mixture on the rash area. This should sooth the itchy skin rash for a short period of time but it can be repeated frequently so save the rest of the mixture for later use.
Seeking Professional Advice
If soothing the itchy red rash through the above methods does not provide relief after several days, consider seeing a doctor. Sometimes these conditions, such as some types of chest rash, can be symptoms of other health problems, especially if they do not respond to other types of treatment.
And don’t forget all-natural skin care treatment options like Cellular Detox Lotion, which is specially formulated to combat dryness, roughness and itchy skin with its special time-released moisturizers.
 Itchy Skin Rash 11 May 2009 |
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