Home care for rashes in adults includes:
- Avoid substances that trigger rashes.
- If the rash is red, itchy or flaky:
- Avoid scratching: this can cause infection.
- Wash your skin gently with mild soap twice a day.
- Use hypoallergenic cosmetics.
- Use hypoallergenic soap.
- Avoid exposure to the sun.
- Wear clothing that blocks the sun's rays.
- Apply sunscreen that blocks UV radiation.
- Wear a hat.
- Apply a moisturizer for dry skin:
- Keep the skin dry if the rash is moist.
- Wear cotton clothing.
- Take oral antihistamines for itching:
- Take prescription medications as directed.
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