Home Remedies for Skin Rash

Skin rash is the medical explanation for inflammation or break out of the skin due to a variety of reasons; like an allergic reaction to pollution, pollens, temperature changes, use of products like soaps, perfumes or creams, or even insect bites. It could even be an allergic reaction to something ingested. Some of the common food items which cause allergic reactions are nuts, eggs, seafood and peanuts.  The skin rash could either be spread over the body or may be restricted to specific areas. Sometimes the skin rash can cause itching, swelling, burning or blisters and may need proper medical treatment to cure it. But most of the times, the minor rashes can be treated at home with ingredients found commonly in the kitchen.

Common home remedies for treating skin rash

Ice can provide the fastest relief from swelling or itching due to skin rash. Rub the affected area with ice cubes, to reduce the irritation and lower the blood circulation. This is the most effective and convenient home remedy for treating common skin rash.

Another ingredient, which provides instant relief, is milk. Clean the affected area with a soft cloth dipped in equal parts of milk and water to bring down the irritation and soothe the skin.

If there are bananas available handy, use the inner side of the banana peel and rub it on the inflamed area. It will immediately reduce the irritation and provide relief. Aloe Vera gel or juice is another guaranteed home remedy for treating skin rash. Fresh Aloe Vera gel or pulp can be obtained by cutting a leaf from the plant. You could even apply fresh lemon juice to the affected area and let it dry. It will bring down the irritation and itchiness.

Oatmeal is a common ingredient for most anti-rash creams. This is the reason why oatmeal is considered as one of the most effective home remedies for treating many forms of skin rash. Either used alone or mixed with milk and/or water, oatmeal soothes and moisturizes the skin. It provides the necessary protection from the irritation caused due to inflammation or itching.

Apply a paste made with baking soda and water on the skin rash. Leave it till it dries up and then wash it. It can rapidly provide relief from itchy and irritated skin. In case the skin rash is spread all over the body, then add some baking soda to the warm bath and get instant relief.

Herbs like basil, mint, chamomile and thyme are full of medicinal properties. They contain anesthetic and anti-inflammatory properties, which help reduce the irritation and itchiness due to skin rash.  Wash the affected area with the tea decoction made from any of these herbs and feel the effects as the skin feels relaxed. It soothes and reduces the irritation.

Olive oil applied to the affected area provides a soothing effect. The medicinal properties of turmeric make it a desired anti-histamine. Ingesting turmeric powder mixed with water regularly helps kill the allergens in the body and control the skin rash.