how to remove rashes/How to get rid of a rash overnight

 

Cold compress

One of the fastest and easiest ways to stop the pain and itch of a rash is to apply cold. Whether you choose a cold compress, cool showers, or damp cloth, cold water can bring immediate relief and can help stop swelling, ease itching, and slow the progression of a rash.

Consider making or purchasing fabric bags stuffed with ice. They freeze well, and they can be heated for other uses.

How to use it

Fill an ice bag or plastic bag with ice or dampen a cloth with cold water.

Place a cloth over your skin (never place ice directly on your skin).

Hold on your skin until itching or pain subsides.

Repeat as needed.

How it works

Cold limits blood flow to an inflamed area. When you apply ice or cold water to a rash, it can help reduce swelling and inflammation and can stop itching almost immediately. For rashes that cover more of the body or that affect an area that is difficult to cover with an ice pack, a cool bath or shower may provide relief.

Oatmeal bath

Oats (avena sativa) have been used for centuriesTrusted Source to treat many skin conditions, from eczema to burns. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of oatmeal in suspension (colloidal oatmeal) as a skin protectant in 2003. Today there are many over-the-counter skin products containing oatmeal.

Colloidal oatmeal dissolved in a bath can relieve itchiness. Commercial brands of oatmeal bath, like Aveeno, come in ready-to-use packets, measured for a single bath. Or you can very finely grind regular oatmeal in a food processor or blender and add 1 cup to bathwater.

How to use it

Fill your bathtub with warm water.

Mix one cup (or one packet) of colloidal oatmeal into the water.

Immerse yourself in the water and soak for 30 minutes.

Rinse off with a lukewarm shower.

How it works

The oatmeal works as an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant to relieve skin itchiness, dryness, and roughness.