Natural Ways to Treat Red Rashes

A red rash creates discomfort and awkwardnessmedically advised. Some people can have allergic
socially. Tbe underlying causes of rashes can includereactions to different herbs or it may conflict with a
bacterial infections, viruses, allergic responses, contactmedical condition.
dermatitis, anxiety, fungus and other reasons. TheYou can use herbs in the form of poultices, as well.
appearance can be patches, red bumps or weltsFresh or dried herbs are appropriate for this method.
accompanied with mild to severe itching of the skin.Basically, you chop up a cup or so of the herb you
Depending on the rash, you may get prescribedthink is best for your condition, then wet the mound
steroids or be able to use over the counter items suchwith hot water. Spread the wet herb mash on a piece
as calamine lotion, antihistamine creams or medicatedof clean cotton cloth and apply to the rash, herb side
moisturizers. There are also natural remedies thatdown. This can bring relief within a short amount of
people turn to for skin rash problems. Be sure totime. Lavender is a very good herb for a poultice, as is
determine the cause of the rash. If youhave a bacterialmullein. Leave the poultice on until you start to feel
infection or fever, it's important to find out if you needrelief.
an antibiotic to treat the infection. Certain rashes areA compress also works well for annoying rashes. It's
contagious and they need to be treated to avoidsimilar to a poultice, except you soak a cloth in water
infecting others.that has been infused with a tincture or tea made
Herbs have been used in the east as well as by manyfrom the herb of your choice. Then, wring out the cloth
cultures for centuries to treat various skin disorders asand apply it to your rash. Make sure the water you
well as other health situations. The internal or externaluse is warm for best results. If you have any questions
use of certain herbs can provide blessed relief fromabout other good herbs for your rash, you can find
the discomfort of a rash. You can take herbalthat information online or in herb books. There are
capsules, eat the herb raw, or take it as a tincture or aliterally dozens of herbs that have been used over the
tea.  Stinging nettles are good for rashes caused byages. Other natural approaches for rashes include
allergies, for example. Lemon balm, lavender, mullein,using oils such as flax seed, olive oil and coconut oils
and licorice root are all good for helping with theon the skin or internally. Both the omega 3 and omega
discomfort, as well. You can also use soothing creams6 groups are found to be an aid in skin healing.
that have these herbs as main ingredients for instantLearn more about common Itchy Rashes and read
relief. Always check with your physician beforeabout hives, pediatric rashes, and ways to Get Rid of
engaging with a natural method of healing to see if it isEczema .