Types of Skin Rashes & Their Best Natural Treatment
There are many types of skin rashes that itch, and volumes of books would be needed to thoroughly cover them all in some depth. Some of the main types are listed and described here.
Eczemas which cause scaly, itchy red rashes may show up at any time during your life. Eczema can occur in anybody at any age and for many different reasons. Eczema is not one thing, but consists of several types of skin rashes including atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis.
Atopic dermatitis is to some degree hereditary. Generally, atopic dermatitis is the most frequently seen of the eczemas. It usually begins in early childhood with red, dry cheeks, sensitive skin, and small rashes on various parts of the body, especially in the bends of the elbows and knees, and is associated with strong itch and dry, scaling skin.
This may continue throughout adulthood, but most cases burn out during puberty. Scaly itchy patches may appear anywhere. The cause of atopic dermatitis is not entirely known. What is known is that the condition is to some degree associated with allergies and even asthma later in life. It usually aggravates in the cold, dry winter months when cold air makes the skin even more dry and sensitive.
Doctors do not believe foods and soaps used to wash the body and clothes are meaningful culprits in these types of skin rashes, although some individuals believe their skin is less affected if they avoid certain foods or soaps. Atopic dermatitis is non contagious.
Sufferers should use moisturizing creams and lotions, not bathe too often, avoid winds and cold temperatures, and follow the doctors suggestions. Remember, applying water dries out the skin and aggravates, while fatty creams and lotions, even oils soothe and calm this skin condition.
Contact dermatitis is another form of eczema, however it is not hereditary and occurs just as the name suggests when someone comes in contact with some element to which one is allergic and that causes a rash. Common examples of contact dermatitis include poison ivy and other poisonous plants, costume jewelry, rubber (examination gloves for example) and the like. In these situations, the rash usually appears at the location where the allergen contacted the skin, but may appear in other places also.
Treatment for contact dermatitis generally includes a hydrocortisone cream applied to the rash on a regular basis as well as non-steroidal options, especially after every hand wash.
Other scaly types of skin rashes that are common include psoriasis and pityriasis rosea. Your doctor will be able to determine if your scaly rash is an eczema or another skin disease, with other causal factors. Read on no more skin rashes that itch for more information.