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Treatment plans for a rash are individualized depending on the underlying cause, the presence of coexisting diseases, the age and medical history of the patient, and other factors. Treatment generally involves a multifaceted plan that addresses the cause, minimizes the discomfort of a rash and the desire to scratch and decreases the risk of developing complications, such as a secondary bacterial infection.
Treatment for a rash due to an allergy or such causes as contact dermatitis or eczema includes a combination of treatments that include lifestyle changes with medications and other treatments as appropriate. This includes avoiding exposure to irritants and allergens and minimizing skin dryness. Typical skin irritants and allergens include soaps, chemicals, cleaning products, weeds, and some metals, such as nickel. Skin dryness can be avoided or treated by using a perfume-free moisturizer, avoiding scratchy clothes, and using a home humidifier. Other important steps include avoiding alcohol and caffeine, using mild soaps, not over washing or scrubbing skin, and avoiding hot tubs, steam baths, saunas and chlorinated swimming pools.
Ice bags or cool wet compresses may be helpful to help relieve a rash. Therapy can also include taking an oatmeal bath and using oatmeal soap, such as Aveeno. More severe cases of a rash may be treated with a corticosteroid cream, which reduces inflammation and an antihistamine, which reduces a rash. These medications can have side effects, so they should only be taken under the direction of a licensed health care clinician.
Allergy shots may be needed for people with moderate to severe allergies. Parasitic infections, such as pubic lice, are treated with medications that contain a pesticide. Fungal infections, such as athlete's foot, are treated with medications that contain an anti-fungal medication. Antibiotics may be prescribed to treat a secondary bacterial infection cause by excessive scratching of the skin.
If a rash is caused by a severe allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis, treatment generally includes a shot of epinephrine and hospitalization and close monitoring.
Treatment of infectious disease that can cause a rash varies depending on the type of the disease. Meningitis generally requires hospitalization.
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