Body Rash

Body rash is nothing but the inflammation of the skin. It is caused due to various reasons - some kind of allergy to perfumes, soaps, detergents or the chemicals in the clothing are few reasons that cause body rashes. It can happen to people of any age group and gender. The body rash can be easily seen on the skin, as the skin of body rash appears different in color compared to the other body parts. The body rashes can happen at any part of the body. Itching of the skin, bumps on the skin and burning sensations are the symptoms of body rash.

Causes of Body Rash

+Allergy to dyes and chemicals in clothing. 

+As a reaction to cosmetics, perfumes, soaps and detergents. 

+One of the main factors for skin rashes is heat. So people suffer a lot in summer.

Home Remedies for Body Rash

1. Olive Oil: One of the best home remedies for body rash is to apply the olive oil on the affected area. Olive oil penetrates into the skin and cures the rash.

2. Calcium Water: Soak the cotton cloth in calcium water or comfrey. Keep it for some time and then put it on the affected area of the body having rash. This gives soothing effect and also reduces inflammation.

3. Vitamin C: For internal, one can go for consuming foods those are rich in Vitamin C as vitamin C is considered to be having antioxidant property which can heal up the bodily rashes.

4.Toothpaste: One of the most easily available home remedy is toothpaste that can be applied to the rash area. As it contains mint, it gives coolness and reduces itching and pain.
Baking Powder: One can apply baking powder to the affected area. It is an easy remedy to combat skin rash.

5.Oatmeal: Take a cup of raw oatmeal and pour it in the bathing water to soak for a little while. This is used to take bath and gives relief to patients with skin rashes.

6.Almond Oil: A smear of almond oil can also be applied and kept for sometime over the rashes.

7.Potato and Oatmeal: Potato is known for its healing and good dermatological properties. Finely chopped potato and a cup of oatmeal can be added to a tub of water. This is stirred properly. Individuals suffering from chicken pox can wash there rashes using this water to obtain relief and treatment.