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Home care for an allergic rash includes: - Avoid contact with the substance that caused the reaction.
- Wash your skin with a gentle soap twice a day.
- Avoid scratching, which can cause infection.
- Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream to the rash, such as Cortizone 10 or Cortaid Maximum Strength. Apply the cream four times a day for 10-14 days
- Use moisturizing lotions, such as Lubriderm or Eucerin cream, to reduce itching if the skin is dry.
- Take prescription medications as directed.
- Nonprescription antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine, can help control itching. Adults may take 25 to 50 mg of Benadryl every four to six hours.
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