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20 Effective Home Remedies To Treat Skin Rashes

Rashes make the skin itchy and red. You can get rashes on the face due to various causes. It could be due to exposure to sun, eczema, food and drinks, medications, insect bites and dry skin.

Exposure to sun for long can lead to skin burns, rashes and eruptions. Eczema is mostly common among children suffering from asthma or allergies. The rashes on the face due to eczema are very itchy and scaly.

You may be allergic to certain food items and drinks that can lead to rashes. Some medications too can cause skin rashes.

Skin rashes are unpleasant and annoying. Here are some natural home remedies for skin rashes. It will have a soothing effect on your skin.

Witch Hazel

Witch Hazel

Witch hazel is one of the best home remedies for skin rashes. It is a natural astringent and can treat any kind of skin infections such as rashes, psoriasis and eczema. You can boil the bark of the hazel in water and soak a clean cloth in it. Place it on the affected area. Keep it for half an hour and rinse it off with pure water.

Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E Oil

Take a Vitamin E capsule and squeeze the oil from it. Apply the same on the rashes and get relieved from the itchiness instantly. It can be very effective home remedy for skin rashes if used daily.

Aloe vera

Aloe vera

Aloe vera is one of the best natural remedies for treating skin rashes. Aloe vera has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. You can directly apply the fresh gel from the aloe vera leaf and get instant relief from the skin rashes.

Chamomile tea

Chamomile tea

How to treat skin rashes at home? Chamomile tea can relieve asthma. You can either use the chamomile essential oil or the chamomile tea on the rashes to get rid of the irritation and itchiness. It is one of the best home remedies for skin rashes.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal

Add a cup of oatmeal in a bucket full of water. Take bath and wash your face with this water. Both skin and body rashes will get cured. You can also use oatmeal oil on the rashes directly. This is a natural treatment for skin rashes.

Olive oil

Olive oil

Olive oil is excellent reliever of rashes. Apply pure olive oil on the affected area of the skin and your rashes will heal fast.

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar

Take two tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and four tablespoons of honey. Apply this mixture at least three times a day on the affected areas. It can effectively relieve skin rashes.

Basil leaves

Basil leaves

How to treat skin rashes at home? Grind some basil leaves and mix them with three crushed garlic cloves. Add one tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of pepper and salt each. Now, apply this mixture on the rashes to get immediate relief.

Calendula essential oil

Calendula essential oil

Boil some water in a bowl for at least 10 minutes and add two drops of calendula essential oil. Cool it and apply on the affected areas. It is a great way to eliminate the bacteria, which cause rashes on the skin.

Baking soda

Baking soda

Apply the baking soda directly on the skin rashes. Press the area gently to treat your rashes.

Beer

Beer

Take equal amounts of beer and olive oil and mix them well. Now, apply the mixture on the rashes and gently rub the area for some time. Leave it on for at least half an hour and wash it off with cold water to get relief from rashes.

Ice pack

Ice pack

Natural treatment of skin rashes can be done by ice packs. Apply and gently rub ice pack on the affected areas. It is one of the best ways to get rid of the rashes on the face.

Almond leaves

Almond leaves

Crush the almond leaves and apply them on the rashes to get instant relief.

Cod liver oil

Cod liver oil

Apply a combination of cod liver oil and Vitamin E on the rashes to get rid of them.

Poppy seed

Poppy seed

Crush one tablespoon of poppy seeds and mix one teaspoon of water with it and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply this mixture on the rashes to get relief from the irritating itchiness instantly.

Egg whites

Egg whites

Mix corn flour and four egg whites together to form a paste. Apply the same on the rashes and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash it off with cold water. You will get instant relief from rashes.

Garlic and vinegar

Garlic and vinegar

Mix half cup of vinegar and fresh crushed garlic cloves. Apply this mixture on the rashes and keep it on for 10 minutes. Once dry, rinse it with lukewarm water. Garlic has anti-bacterial properties and can effectively cure the rashes on your skin. This is one of the best home remedies for skin rashes.

Nutmeg

Nutmeg

Take some nutmeg powder and mix it in lukewarm milk. Apply the mixture on the rashes and let it remain for an hour. Rinse off with warm water.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon

Mix a teaspoon of cinnamon powder with a teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply the mixture on the rashes and keep it for 15 minutes. Later, wash off with lukewarm water. It can relieve the rashes most effectively.

Tomato puree

Tomato puree

Make a puree out of 2 tomatoes and mix a little lemon juice to it. Add some cayenne pepper to the mixture and apply the paste on the rashes. Keep it for 20 minutes. Once dry, you can rinse it with warm water and get rid of the rashes.

Story first published: Thursday, January 22, 2015, 13:14 [IST]
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