How can I  treat a very bad skin rash?
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Soak a washcloth in malva tea and apply it as a warm compress to the infected area to reduce inflammation.\n\nAloe vera gel (make sure you're not allergic), ginkgo biloba extract, olive leaf extract, and green tea extract have antioxidant properties that can aid in healing.\n\nCalendula, chamomile, elder flower and tea tree oil can be used externally as soothing wash on rashes.
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Heat rash comes from blocked sweat ducts.  Get your skin cool and dry and it should go away on its own.  Avoid using oily products on the affected area, and make sure you give it time to air out.  Calamine lotion can be used to treat the itching if it drives you nuts, and powders can help keep the affected area dry.
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try aquaphore and eucerine or see your doctor for a perscription  i have to use triamcinolone which is a steroid because mine is so bad.  i also have to take shots sometimes and i take steroid pills.  but use nonscented lotion, soaps, and detergent.  i say use aveeno oatmeal formula, dove for the soap, and purex free and clear for the detergent.  the detergent has no scent or color so it won't irritate your skin.  take an aveeno oatmeal bath too to relieve the itching.  and to help moisturized the skin try the wet pj treatment.  dunk your clothes in water and ring them out. put them in the dryer to warm them.  then just soak in a bath tub for 15 minutes and then apply the lotion or ointment  do this for 3 or 4 nights and your skin will seem so much different because the moisture stays on your skin instead of rubbing off.  you can protect your mattress and pillows by buying plastic coverings for them.  eczema is a non curable disease that is caused by a build up of dead skin cells since the skin cells produce more rapidly than normal skin.  since your skin cells produce more rapidally that means no layer of natural moisture like normal skin.  that also means less acne since the skin is natrually dry. (excluding where oil usually builds up  ie nose and chin)  i've had eczema for 15 years (all my life) and i still amaze doctors with how bad my skin gets.  the white marks that eczema may leave might go away or can be permanents scarring but keep putting lotion on it to reduce visibility and keep moisture on the skin.  check ya later ♥
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Dont use a disposable razor whatever you do. it will rip your skin apart, plus the horrible rash and itchiness.\n\nWe girls, wax or use cream ( Veet)
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If he is not allergic he can take Benadryl to help with the reaction.   Alveeno anti-itch cream seems to work better than calamine lotion.  Alveeno also has a spray gel that works great.  And their bath tratment says right on the box it is supposed to help with poison sumac.\n\nThe Benadryl and Alveeno together should get him through until you can reach the doctor.   I am very sensitive to poison ivy and reach for the benadryl right away.  Might make him sleepy though.\n\nGood luck!
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There is a product called PureWorks that may be able to help. It is a new product specificly designed to kill bacteria and viruses for hours. It is put on the skin to prevent illness and infection. This contains no alcohol so it will not sting at all or dry the skin.\n\nIf there is bacteria on the skin, which a rash it, this will kill it, and leave your skin very nice. I use it all the time. You can look at the product here and buy it. I would suggest the lotion because that contains the germ killing/prevening agent but contains skin improving formula as well.\nhttp://www.mypureworks.com/distributors/gn/Default.aspx
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Considering the location on your body where the rash is occurring, my guess would be most like heat rash. And yep, the humidity won't help, either. If you can get your hands on a clay-based talcum powder (Burts Bees make one, don't know if you can get it there, though), wash the affected areas thoroughly, dry completely, then apply the talcum to those areas. In a pinch, cornstarch will help somewhat, but the clay talcum works the best of everything I have tried. Also try wearing underwear that allows the skin to breath, like all-cotton, just so long as it does not contain manmade fibers. And you want it to fit in such a way that it prevents rubbing and further irritation of the skin. Hope this helps, I know how miserable rashes can be.
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Since we can't see what you are describing, no advice can be given other than: GO TO YOUR DOCTOR (or the emergency room).  Someone needs to actually see this rash in order to diagnose the problem.  You need to figure out why it occured so that it doesn't happen again.
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A very good thing for a rash is an old folk recipe the women in my family have used for generations and some doctors recommend it if u dont have benefits take white or wheat flour and burn it in a skillet and then place in a seal tight container and put in fridge to cool for a couple of hours and the rub on the infected area a few times a day
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You should call your doctor's office and see if they will call something to a pharmacy where you are.  Get the number of a pharmacy first so you can give it to the doctor's office.  Most doctor's offices will do it if you explain the situation, but call before they close!\n\nYou could also see if there is an "urgent care" somewhere around.  They accept most insurances.\n\nAs a doctor I wouldnt recommend any herbal treatments to treat a skin infection.
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Products applied to the skin—creams, shampoos, or solutions—are effective treatments for the fungus that causes tinea versicolor. However, if the rash is severe, covers large areas of your body, returns often, or does not get better with topical treatment, antifungal pills may be prescribed. While treatment kills the fungi quickly, it can take months for the spots to disappear and your skin color to return to normal.\n\nTreatment is usually needed to prevent the rash from spreading and to improve the appearance of your skin. If left untreated, tinea versicolor may linger until you are 50 or 60 years old, when the skin becomes less oily. \n\nGenerally, creams, shampoos, and solutions are thought to be safer than antifungal pills because they mostly affect only your skin. However, topical treatments: \n\nCan be inconvenient and messy. \nMay sting and/or smell bad. \nMay be just as expensive as pills. \nCan take a long time to apply, especially if the rash covers a large area of your body. \n\nHome Treatment:\n\n\n\nTinea versicolor can be treated at home with topical products such as antifungal creams, shampoos, and solutions. After treatment is started, it can take months for the spots to disappear and for your skin color to return to normal. Although tinea versicolor can usually be treated successfully with medications, the rash may return within 1 or 2 years.\n\nWhen using creams, shampoos, or solutions, follow the directions closely. You usually need to use these products for 1 to 2 weeks. If your skin becomes irritated, stop using the product.\n\nTo prevent tinea versicolor from returning, use a topical product once a month. Prescribed antifungal pills can be used once a month to prevent the rash from returning but are usually not necessary.\n\nBecause the medication in antifungal pills comes to the surface of your skin through sweat, you'll get the best results if it is not washed off too soon. Your doctor may recommend that, after taking your antifungal pill, you exercise briskly and long enough to sweat, and then wait 12 hours to shower.\n\nFor more information on the medications used to treat tinea versicolor, see the Treatment Overview section of this topic.\n\nSome health professionals believe fungi that remain in clothing may cause the rash to return. Normal washing and cleaning is usually effective in removing fungi from clothes, but for persistent tinea versicolor, you may need to dry clean your clothes or wash them in the hottest possible water.
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FIRST READ THE WARNING FOR ALLOPURINOL BELOW!\n\nWhere is the rash?\n\nBenadryl is great for problems with medicine related rashes, but it makes most people too sleepy to work or drive.\n\nIf the rash is in the mouth  or throat you can use benadryl syrup and rinse, or gargle, then spit it out. That way it works locally. Benadryl comes in an over the counter cream too, and in an "insect sting stick". Ask the Dr. too, there may be a substitute that causes fewer side effects.\n\nMonograph title\nALLOPURINOL - ORAL\n\nPhonetic pronunciation\n(al-oh-PURE-in-ohl)\n\nCommon brand name(s)\nZyloprim\n\nUses\nAllopurinol is an enzyme blocker that lowers high levels of uric acid in your body by decreasing the amount produced. It is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. This drug is also used to prevent high uric acid levels in patients who receive cancer chemotherapy. Cancer cells that are destroyed with therapy release large amounts of uric acid into the bloodstream.\n\nHow to use\nTake this medication by mouth usually once daily after a meal to reduce stomach upset, or as directed by your doctor. It is best to drink a full glass of water with each dose and at least another 8 glasses (8 oz. each) a day while taking this drug in order to prevent kidney stones from forming.\n\nThis drug may rarely cause very serious (possibly fatal) allergic reactions. Stop taking allopurinol and SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ANY OF THESE ALLERGIC REACTION SYMPTOMS OCCUR: SKIN RASH, HIVES, ITCHING, SWELLING, (especially of the lips or mouth), dizziness, pain when urinating, blood in the urine, unusual eye redness/pain, fever and chills, muscle/joint pain, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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Rashes are often caused by contact with an irritating substance (diaper, underwear, etc.) Sometimes hopsitable bills can become expensive. \n\nYou can take some extra pre-cautions until you are able to speak with your regular doctor. 1)Place the baby’s buttocks near a tap and wash down with running water after every bowel movement to give diaper rash relief. 2) Another common remedy is to Dab the area dry rash area with a soft cloth and apply Vaseline ointment or any rash-free creams or gel. \n\nIf the rash becomes worse than before, then I would seek medical attention ASAP.
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I would recommend going back to the Certain Dri.  However, you should use some lotion like hydrocortizone if you get the rash again.  I would also recommend not using too much Certain Dri and maybe just use it every other day.  I have been using the stuff for over ten years and it has been really good if I use it in moderation when my skin gets tender.
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FreeDerm HC is precribed a good way to get rid of many rashes such as lichen planus pigmentation  try it , it may work for you!!!!!!!
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The rash is caused by a blockage and inflammation of sweat ducts during times of exposure to heat and high humidity. These blocked sweat ducts cause sweat to escape into adjacent tissue thus producing the itching and prickling sensations associated with the condition.\n\nTreating heat rash is simple and usually does not require medical assistance. Other heat-related problems can be much more severe.\n\n    * Wear light, loose-fitting soft clothes. Avoid clothing that traps heat and moisture. Natural fabrics such as cotton are best.\n    * Stay in cool or air-conditioned, or well-ventilated environments. Use a fan if necessary.\n    * Take frequent cool baths or showers. Dry yourself thoroughly and dust bland types of powder (such as unperfumed talcum powder) on body creases and affected areas.\n    * Apply calamine lotion or prickly rash lotions to soothe the affected areas, but avoid using ointments or creams — they keep the skin warm and moist and may make the condition worse.\n    * Do not scratch.
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Actually sounds like heat rash. Keep the skin dry, and try to find a type of medicated powder such as Gold Bond Or Fissars