FAJAAN
08-27-2009, 10:23 PM
Body Rash
Body rash or skin rash is usually an inflammation on the skin.
Eruptions on the skin of the back are called Back Rash. There is a
change in color and texture on the affected area. Skin or body rash
could be the result of irritation, disease or an allergic reaction.
Allergies could be to food, plants, chemicals, animals, insects or
other environmental factors. This kind of skin rash could affect the
entire body or be area specific. Though not all body rashes are
contagious, some could be.
Causes for Body Rash
Reaction to cosmetics,perfumes,soaps
Skin rash could occur as a result of a variety of reasons. Some of the common ones are -
- Allergy to dyes and chemicals in clothing.
- Chemicals present in elastic, latex and rubber products.
- As a reaction to cosmetics, perfumes, soaps and detergents.
Some of the causes for back rash are:-
- Heat rash
- Dermatitis
- Measles
- Dry skin
- Ichthyosis
Remedies for Body Rash
Oatmeal bath is preferred
Applying olive oil to the rash could provide some relief.
Aloe Vera gel, cod liver oil and Vitamin E oil are also helpful in combating body rash.
Using baking powder on the affected area is another suggestion to deal with body and back rash.
An oatmeal bath is thought to be effective in treating body rash as it
relieves inflammation. Pour a cup of uncooked oatmeal into your
bathwater and soak in the tub for best results.
Wash the affected area using chamomile tea.
A poultice made from dandelion, yellow dock root and chaparral helps alleviate skin rash.
Another remedy is to soak a cloth in comfrey tea or calcium water.
Calcium Water preparation – Stir in a spoonful of calcium gluconate powder into a cup of water.
Body rash or skin rash is usually an inflammation on the skin.
Eruptions on the skin of the back are called Back Rash. There is a
change in color and texture on the affected area. Skin or body rash
could be the result of irritation, disease or an allergic reaction.
Allergies could be to food, plants, chemicals, animals, insects or
other environmental factors. This kind of skin rash could affect the
entire body or be area specific. Though not all body rashes are
contagious, some could be.
Causes for Body Rash
Reaction to cosmetics,perfumes,soaps
Skin rash could occur as a result of a variety of reasons. Some of the common ones are -
- Allergy to dyes and chemicals in clothing.
- Chemicals present in elastic, latex and rubber products.
- As a reaction to cosmetics, perfumes, soaps and detergents.
Some of the causes for back rash are:-
- Heat rash
- Dermatitis
- Measles
- Dry skin
- Ichthyosis
Remedies for Body Rash
Oatmeal bath is preferred
Applying olive oil to the rash could provide some relief.
Aloe Vera gel, cod liver oil and Vitamin E oil are also helpful in combating body rash.
Using baking powder on the affected area is another suggestion to deal with body and back rash.
An oatmeal bath is thought to be effective in treating body rash as it
relieves inflammation. Pour a cup of uncooked oatmeal into your
bathwater and soak in the tub for best results.
Wash the affected area using chamomile tea.
A poultice made from dandelion, yellow dock root and chaparral helps alleviate skin rash.
Another remedy is to soak a cloth in comfrey tea or calcium water.
Calcium Water preparation – Stir in a spoonful of calcium gluconate powder into a cup of water.