The
first thing that comes in mind when we talk about “Rash” is “Itching”.
No doubt rash on skin makes one feel uncomfortable, as they cause
itching and sometimes pain. Especially if it is your first time! Some
of the rashes can also be unpredictably annoying. Generally speaking a
rash involves change in the color or texture of your skin. A simple rash
is called dermatitis, meaning inflammation of the skin. There are many
causes of itching including excessive sweating, sunburn, dry skin and
superficial skin infections such as eczema and impetigo.
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1. Use a Good Moisturizer
Most
of the time rashes result into dry skin, which is a common reason for
itching. You must use a good moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated,
especially in winters. Make sure your skin gets proper moisture after
daily shower.
2. Avoid Scratching
Avoid
scratching or rubbing the itchy areas. Keep fingernails short to avoid
damaging the skin from scratching. Family members or friends may be able
to help by calling attention to your scratching. So avoid scratching,
which can worsen the itch. If you feel the need to itch, instead take a
cotton swab and gently dab at the area.
3. Say NO to Perfumes and Dyes
When
it comes to treat rash, to take lukewarm baths using little soap and
rinsing thoroughly is better. It’s best to stay away from skin care
products, detergents, and other elements that contain perfumes and dyes.
It has been noticed that perfumes and synthetic dyes increase itching
in such cases.
4. Avoid Heat and Humidity
Leaving
the skin rash open in the air as much as possible is essential. This
will help the affected skin to recover fast. But avoid prolonged
exposure to excessive heat and humidity. Reason being our skin is very
sensitive about the climatic conditions. Extremes in weather (both hot
and cold) can exacerbate itching due to rashes.
5. Choose Your Cloths Wisely
Bathing
plays an important role to treat the various skin infections. Avoid
bathing excessively as it can cause skin dryness and result in flaking
and scaling. Research shows that an oatmeal bath is one of the best ways
to alleviate body rash. Avoid wearing rough clothing, particularly
wool, over an itchy area.
6. Consume Vitamin C
One
of the wise way to treat skin rashes is to consume plenty vitamin C. It
works as an antioxidant that slows the rate of free-radical to cause
skin dryness. Vitamin C promotes quick healing of the skin issues
resulted from rashes.
7. Be Busy
Best
way to avoid the itching is distracting your mind by take part in
activities that make you tired enough to sleep at night. Wear cool,
light, loose bedclothes in nights. This will cause less sweating and
relief itching to a great extend.
Many times rashes due to common skin infections can
be harmful (when not treated properly) and may lead to serious
consequences. If these tips do not help you, consult a dermatologist or a
general physician.
About the Author: Evie Dawson is a professional fitness coach and health writer. She advocates curing common skin infections in with natural ingredients like essential oils. Besides this she contributes for various online health publications that mainly cover health guides, fitness and yoga