Rashes of the Skin
Author: Juliet Cohen
Skin rashes is a common skin discomfort which causes small red spots, redness and itchiness. It can happen anywhere is your skin - your face, your hands, your legs, your body.
Using the wrong skin care products such as cleanser, toner, scrub, moisturizer or masque may upset your skin. It does not matter whether you are using chemical based or natural / herbal based products, if your skin cannot cope or accept the particular facial ingredient, your skin will break out with rashes - signaling you aHello! You have used the wrong product..a. Some people may be allergy to essential oils, even the most expensive and branded skin care product may cause allergy to some users.
Switching skin care products (different brands) too often in a short period of time say within one or two months, can also cause irritation, sometimes rashes to your face. Just before your skin could adjust to the current brand, you have decided to try new ones. Eventually your skin could not take it and begin to show signs of rashes.
Stick to the skin care products which suit you most, try to do a patch test when trying to start a new skin care product.
Switch to a new brand only when necessary due to skin changes, most importantly after 6-8 months of using the current skin care brand.
Do not be tempted to try new skin care products after watching television advertisements. If you wish to do so, get some samples and try it on the neck area or hands.
Old make up products such as foundation, concealer, lip stick, blusher, eye liner , mascaras or eye shadow can cause skin rashes. Beware of make up tools such as dirty brushes and dirty comb. Try not to keep your make up for more than 6 months in hot and humid area, and for cold and dry area, keep it up to around one year of time frame but not more.
In order to allow your make up to last longer, keep the product clean and fresh at all time. Wipe the sides and corner of bottles, tube or containers after using each time to prevent from getting contaminated.
Taking certain food can cause some skin rashes to the facial areas. You must have come across friends who experience facial skin rash after taking seafood or beef. If you find that you get facial skin rashes after taking certain food, perhaps you should avoid taking that particular food or consult your doctor for advice.
Do not allow certain chemicals such as laundry detergent, dish washing liquid or other cleaning chemicals to smear onto your facial skin. Some of these chemicals can be too strong for your facial skin which results in skin rashes. Hair shampoo can also cause skin problems. When washing your hair, please ensure that the hair shampoo does not flow down the face area. Chemicals for construction use can be harmful to your facial skin too - cement, paint, shellac, thinner. Avoid placing your face near these chemicals.
Always keep your hands clean before touching your face. Bacteria on your hands can cause pimples and even skin irritation. Keep your pillows, bed, mattress and sofa clean, otherwise mites could end up disturbing your top layer of skin causing face and body rashes all over. Face and bath towel should be kept clean at all time to avoid skin problems as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
Baby skin rashes on hands and legs?
My 5 month old baby has skin rashes in her hands and legs. Long back Doctor its because of the Cradle cap, and once all the flakes come off the head the rashes will also disappear. Now the flakes are almost gone, but she still has rashes in hands and legs that are not going at all. Can someone tell me any easy way to cure the skin rashes. Any oil or household simple treatment or cream? Please let me know.
Thanks-
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I have developed a skin rash on my legs - doctor called it contact dermatitis. I need to know of products used?
I have developed a skin rash on my legs - below the knee - the doctor called it "contact dermatitis". I am on day 3 of prednisone (a 5-day prescription) and no notable difference. I am using benadryl cream on it as well. Does anyone know of any products that could speed the healing process or take some color out of it. It itches from time to time but not terrible.-
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Initial treatment includes thorough washing with lots of water to remove any trace of the irritant that may remain on the skin. You should avoid further exposure to known irritants or allergens.
In some cases, the best treatment is to do nothing to the area.
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QUESTION:
Odd skin rash on legs, looks like red spray paint blotches?
Has anyone ever heard or seen this? My bro-in-law has them on his legs.-
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I had something like this. Are you tanning? I got them from tanning and when I researched it online, it said that taking birth control increases your chance of it happening. Its nothing to worry about. Just if you are tanning, decrease your time in the bed and the frequency. It goes away.
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Skin rash on legs. Advice?
I recently bought those things called "Smooth Away" that are supposed to remove unwanted hair and I didnt read the instructions until after I did it(lol) and it said to not use up and down motions and I did. I was fine last night when I used it but this morning I woke up with bumpy, red, irritated, raised looking skin on my legs that itches. Ive tried taking benedryl and using a skin calming lotion and its not really helping. I really need this gone for a Hallowen party tomorrow. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.-
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Don't take hot showers that might irritate it more just keep your legs cooled and obviously don't itch. Put on more benedryl. That's all I can think of for a skin rash for smooth away.
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QUESTION:
skin rash on legs?
I have been getting a skin rash on my legs between my knee and my upper thigh on the front and back of my leg. They start out as small bumps and develop into itchy welts. I notice that I get the rash after I shave and when I am out in the heat. Do you think there is anything medically wrong? Can I just buy something over the counter? Should I go to the doctor?-
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Try using an electric shaver the next few times you shave and use body lotion on your legs. If the rash clears, and I think it will, it's probably just due to sensitivity from the razor.
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QUESTION:
How can I get rid of a dry skin rash on my lower legs ?
The Dr. said it is blood red because I have been scratching.
It looks awful, itches like crazy, is hard & bumpy. He only recommends Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturizing Cream daily all over my body. This has been going on for months & I'm wondering if something is eating on my lower legs from the inside out ? I have no open wounds so far, but a couple of places look like dark bruises. Home remedies anyone ??-
ANSWER:
HYDROCORTISOME CREAM!
Buy it at your local walgreens!
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QUESTION:
my husband has a skin rash on his legs that look like scratches and cuts?
my husband just got a rash on both his legs that look like cuts and scratches, and one is a dime size circle, any one know what this could be-
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this could be scabies, its a skin rash that needs to be treated by prescription, go see dr.
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QUESTION:
itchy skin rash on legs!?
hey,
I just had a baby 16 days ago, everything went great.
we are both really healthy and doing well, just the last couple of days iv came up with an itchy bumpy rash like thing on my legs.
could this be a problem? what do you think it could be? i went to the doctors but he hardly looked at it and told me to get telfast which is not working.-
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Use Aquaphore or Cortizone 10 ....my daughter has eczema and trust me that gets rid of dry itchy skin fast.
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