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- Some symptoms include: pain, redness, hives, itching, blisters and dryness
- Some common rashes include: Eczema, chickenpox and diaper rash
- Can be difficult to determine the cause
- Avoid rubbing
- Avoid cosmetics
- Expose to air as much as possible
- Hydrocortisone cream is often used to treat
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Rashes are changes in the skin that are caused by many different reasons including allergies and can affect one or all parts of the body.
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Causes
Contact dermatitis is a common cause of rashes which causes redness, itching, blisters and burning where you have touched the irritant such as in the case of poison ivy. You can also get rashes from food allergies or any other type of allergy. Some rashes if combined with a fever can be a sign of a more serious illness.Rash Care
Most rashes will go away without medical treatment. Home care can help relieve the symptoms until the rash goes away such as wearing cotton clothing and keeping the affected area moist and cool. Avoid the sun as heat will make the rash itch worse. Avoid scratching a rash which can lead to infection. Calamine lotion or 1% hydrocortisone cream can be helpful for a rash. Taking a antihistamine can also provide relief from a rashes itching.
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Rashes Questions
What type of rash do I have? 6 AnswersI think a lot of people are avoiding this question not because you don't offer a tip but because they don't want to offer medical advice. This is really not the... read more
What is Diaper Rash? 1 Answer---quoted from Mayoclinic.com----- You start to change your baby's diaper, and there it is — a patchwork of bright red skin on your baby's bottom. Don't panic. ... read more
When does a OTCM rash become an ER rash? 1 AnswerLook carefully at the rash. If it's spreading, especially quickly, you might not want to mess with OTC meds at all. If you know its source, and can specify ce... read more
what type of rash is this on my skin? 5 AnswersDisclaimer: I am not diagnosing, which would require a careful history and physical evaluation. You should be seen by a health care provider for evaluation and ... read more -
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