Rashes can be caused by any number of different medical conditions, including viral infections, allergies and auto-immune diseases. If you have a new rash, it is important that you see a doctor for an informed diagnosis. In some cases, rashes can be caused by reactions to additives in cosmetics. If your rash coincides with product use, consider switching to a hypoallergenic formula.
Skin rashes that itch include urticaria (hives), contact dermatitis and eczema. All will benefit from an over-the-counter oral anti-histamine. In addition, spritzing Thermal Spring Water will instantly calm itching. Then, reinforce your skin’s barrier with a hypoallergenic moisturiser. If itchy rashes are recurrent, try visiting an allergist to pinpoint the cause of your problems.
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Skin is the #1 site of allergy manifestations which come in many different forms ranging from hives to milder reactions such as redness, burning, and itching. To treat skin allergic reactions, cleanse with a high-tolerance non-rinse cleanser to remove allergens, then soothe with a thermal water spray and follow up with an ultra-soothing barrier cream formulated for allergic skin types.
This depends on the type of reaction. Hives look like raised red bumps on the skin. Contact dermatitis is a red, scaling rash, sometimes with blisters and oozing. Eczema consists of patches of red, dry skin often with visible scratch marks. More subtle allergic-like reactions may consist of a blotchy red patches on the skin.
If red, itchy rashes are a regular annoyance for you, the key to finding relief is to discover the culprit allergens, and banish them from your daily life. To achieve this, it is often helpful to keep a diary of when and where flare-ups occur. In more severe cases, an allergist consultation may also be in order to pinpoint your triggers.
In this section, you’ll discover a comprehensive list of the “usual suspects” to be ruled out when investigating any new case of allergy. You will also find top tips on how to avoid allergic skin reactions, covering everything from how to choose your cosmetics to how to launder your clothes. In a dedicated article, you will also learn how to remedy bad beauty habits that can trigger skin allergic reactions, plus discover how the wrong “5 a day” could be making your allergies worse (and which choices are safer!).
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