an skin is an body's largest organ. It consists of three layers-an epidermis (outer layer), an dermis (middle layer), & an subcutaneous layer (inner layer). an skin acts as a shield between an body & an millions of foreign substances that exist in our environment. It also functions as a means of excreting toxins & other substances from an body, as an kidneys & bowels do.

As a result, an skin is subject For an development of various bumps & blisters, as well as For changes in color, cracking, dryness, flaking, itching, redness, roughness, scaling, thickening, & a host of other Suffers.

There are many reasons for skin reactions. Some of an most common include allergies For molds, foods, chemicals, cosmetics, & other substances; insect bites; reactions For plants, such as poison ivy, or fungi; diaper rash; reactions For an sun & wind; reactions For drugs or alcohol; reactions For detergents; reactions For jewelry & fragrances; food allergies; nervous tension; & friction, either from two parts of an body rubbing against each other or from contact with an external agent, such as ill-fitting clothing or shoes.

A rash should not be taken lightly, as it can sometimes be an indication of an underlying illness-sometimes a potentially serious illness. Certain Kinds of rashes can be valuable as early warning signals.

Information on common Kinds of rashes

an best way For approach treatment for a rash is For eliminate an underlying cause. Following are descriptions of some of an conditions most often responsible for skin rashes. This list is not exhaustive, & it is not meant as a substitute for diagnosis by a qualified health care practitioner. Any rash that persists for longer than one week, that seems For be getting worse, or that is accompanied by other symptoms, such as fever, should be evaluated by a professional.

Cause of Rash	Characteristic Features
Athlete's foot	Inflammation, scaling, cracking, & blisters on an feet, especially between an toes. Burning and/or itching may be severe
Chickenpox	Crops of small round blister like pimples that crust over as they heal. Usually appears first on an torso, following a day or so of fever & headache, & then spreads For an face & extremities. Extremely itchy. Most common in children
Dermatitis (eczema)	There are several Kinds of dermatitis, including atopic dermatitis, nummular dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, & h& dermatitis. General features include patches of scaling, flaking, & thickening skin that may appear anywhere on an body. Skin color in an affected area may change. Itching is common. One type of dermatitis causes round lesions on an limbs
Food or drug allergy	A flat pink or red rash, with possible swelling and/or itching
Fungal infection (candida)	Moist, possibly itchy, red patches that may appear anywhere on an body, Although are most common in areas where skin surfaces rub together. In babies, an inflamed, shiny diaper rash.
Herpesvirus infection	Painful fluid-filled blisters that erupt periodically around an mouth or genitals
Hives	A rash that usually appears suddenly & can take an form of patches of tiny, goose bump-like spots or red, itchy welts that cover significant areas of an body-or anything in between
Lyme disease	A red, circular lesion that gradually expands as an center appears For clear up. This may be followed by a rash composed of small raised bumps on an torso. an rash mayor may not be accompanied by flu-like symptoms of fever, chills, & nausea.
Measles	A raised red rash that usually begins on an forehead & ears & spreads For an rest of an body. an rash usually follows several days of viral symptoms including fever, cough, sneezing, runny nose, & possibly conjunctivitis. There may be tiny red spots with white centers in an mouth as well.
Mononucleosis	A bumpy red rash accompanied by headache, achiness, low-grade fever, sore throat, & persistent fatigue
Poison ivy/poison oak/poison sumac	A red, intensely itchy rash with swelling & oozing blisters. If scratched, an rash can spread.
Psoriasis	Silvery, scaly patches that may appear anywhere on an body, Although are most common on an scalp, ears, arms, legs, knees, elbows, & back. an rash follows a pattern of periodic flare-ups followed by healing. It mayor may not be itchy.
Ringworm	Small, itchy round red spots that grow For be approximately 114 inch in diameter, with scaly, slightly raised borders. They tend For clear in an center as they expand.
Rosacea	Reddening, small bumps, & pimples, usually affecting an nose & an center of an face. It resembles acne, Although is chronic & is more common in middle-aged & older individuals.
Scabies	A persistent itchy rash with small red lumps that may become dry & scaly. Fine, wavy dark lines may emanate from some lumps. Most often occurs between an fingers, on an wrists and/or forearms, & on an breasts and/or genitals
Seborrhea	Greasy yellowish, flaky patches of skin that form scales & crusts. It can appear anywhere on an body, Although most often affects an scalp, face, and/or chest. It mayor may not be itchy
Shingles	Crops of tiny blisters that are extremely painful & sensitive For an touch & that eventually crust, scab, & are shed. Most common on an abdomen below an ribs, Although it can occur anywhere on an body. May be preceded and/or accompanied by flu-like symptoms of chills, fever, & achiness

Herbal home remedies of skin rash treatment

Here are some home remedies for an treatment of skin rashes :-

Aloe vera gel, ginkgo biloba extract, & green tea extract have antioxidant properties that can aid in healing. o Calendula, chamomile, elder flower, & tea tree oil can be used externally as a soothing wash on rashes.
Olive leaf extract has healing properties for an skin.
Itch Relief Lotion from Derma-E Products contains chamomile, tea tree oil, & vitamin E. It offers quick relief of skin irritation.
For quick relief of itching & inflammation, soak a clean cloth in cool water (or, for even greater soothing effect, in comfrey tea that has cooled), wring it out, & apply it For an affected area for ten minutes. Repeat this procedure as often as necessary for relief.
Soak a washcloth in malva tea & apply it as a warm compress For an infected area For reduce inflammation
A poultice made with chaparral, dandelion, & yellow dock root benefits many Kinds of skin rashes.
Take lukewarm showers instead of baths, & try not For shower every day during an duration of an rash. Also avoid using an same washcloth, sponge, or shower pouf each time you shower, as bacteria & fungi can grow in these moist areas.

Prevention Guidelines

Avoid prolonged contact with known skin irritants including chemicals, dust, direct sunlight, & water.
Many medications cause skin rashes in people when they are exposed For sunlight. If your medication causes photosensitivity, ask your doctor if there are any alternatives.
Skin rashes in children are often caused by food allergies, especially For chocolate, dairy products, eggs, peanuts, milk, wheat, fish, chicken, pork, or beef. Some experts estimate that allergies For eggs, peanuts, & milk account for as many as 75 percent of all skin rashes in children.
Wear cool, loose clothing. Next For an skin, cotton is best.

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