Treatment for rashes in adults depends on the cause of the rash.

General treatment for rashes in adults may include:

• Avoid substances that trigger rashes.
• Topical corticosteroid medications
• Oral corticosteroid medications
• Antihistamine medications for itching:
• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
• Chlorpheniramine
• Antibiotics for skin infections
• Medicated baths
• Skin moisturizers
• Phototherapy for rashes:
• Exposure to ultraviolet light

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• Lyme disease treatment
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