Any time you notice a change to the surface and texture of your skin, it can be considered a rash, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center. Skin rashes can be the result of a variety of irritants, including allergic reactions to certain materials, an illness and even heat. Rashes can also plague you by becoming sore, itchy and bothersome. To get rid of the symptoms of a particularly bothersome rash, you don't need to go to the drugstore. You likely have effective homeopathic remedies for a skin rash in your own home.
Step 1
Apply a milk compress to the rash in order to soothe heat and pain, and stop itchiness. The milk protein makes the rash less itchy, according to "Rashes" at MotherNature.com. Mix equal parts milk and water, and dip a clean washcloth into the mixture. Wring out the excess liquid and drape the washcloth over the affected area for as long as you wish; just remember to rinse off your skin when you're finished.
Step 2
Apply a baking soda salve to the rash to help stop the itchiness and to calm inflammation. Mix together two parts baking soda to one part water to create a paste that is easily spreadable. Apply the mixture directly to the rash, unless the rash contains open sores. Baking soda could aggravate open wounds. If your rash is only on the surface of the skin, leave the baking soda on the rash, rinsing off before it hardens.
Step 3
Bathe in oatmeal for an effective way to find relief from dry, itchy rashes, suggests the U.S. National Library of Medicine. As an ideal treatment for people who suffer from rashes as a result of eczema, psoriasis or rosacea, you can fill up your tub with cool water and pour in a cup of raw, plain oatmeal. Swish the water to disperse and dissolve the oatmeal, and then get in to soak for at least 20 minutes to find relief.
Step 4
Keep the body part that the rash is affecting clean, dry and exposed, states the University of Maryland Medical Center. You can rinse the rash daily with a mild soap. Work up a good lather and pat the soap onto the rash, and leave it for 20 seconds. Then rinse the soap away and pat the rash dry with a towel. While it may be tempting to bandage the rash, leaving it exposed to air will allow it to heal faster so you don't have to deal with the bothersome symptoms any longer.
Things You'll Need
- Milk
- Washcloth
- Water
- Baking soda
- Oatmeal
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