Itches and Rash Definition
A rash, also called dermatitis, is a change in the skin that affects its appearance or texture.
It is very common and most people have had a rash or two. A common rash is a
baby diaper rash.
Some rashes, especially combined with a fever, can be signs of a serious illnesses. A rash may be localized to one part of the body, or affect all the skin. Rashes may cause the skin to change color, itch, become warm, be bumpy, dry, cracked or blistered, swell and may be painful. Rashes can be caused by illnesses such as viruses or systemic conditions, by allergies such as hives or eczema, parasites like lice in scabies, by reactions to chemicals, and by numerous other causes.
Home Remedies for Itches and Rash
How to Cure Itches and rash with Natural Treatments
1. Melt 3 full spoons of potato flour in a glass of water, add to a bucket of water, repeat with more buckets and fill up a tub. Relax in the tub for 15 minutes several times a day.
2. Chop mint leaves to get dough and apply on the itch.
3. Chickenpox itch: Fill up a warm tub; add oat and the same amount of potato flour. Wash as many times as possible.
4. Mix half a teaspoon of turmeric to half a glass of water and drink.
5. Squeeze basil leaves and apply on the itches.
6. Grind few fresh basil leaves with one tablespoon of olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, salt and pepper then Smear on the itch.
7. Fill up a warm tub and add oatmeal (1 cup for every 2 liter).
8. Shaving itches: Put chamomile in warm water, cool, drain and refrigerate. Apply on the skin with a cotton ball for 10 minutes. Can also use chamomile tea bags to put on the skin.
Home remedy for rash:
Smear almonds oil on the rash.
Herbal remedy for a rash:
Blanch nettle leaves, smear on the rash with a cotton ball (also good for babies). Repeat as many times as you need.
Home remedy for itches:
Warm a slice of bread and apply to reduce the itches.
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