2006-12-29 07:26:32 · 9 answers · asked by ryen 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Some rashes are not really rashes and can become more irritated by applying hydrocortizone cream, benadryl, calamine, etc.
If a simple hydrocortizone cream does not produce results after applying it to the effected area twice in 24 hours, it is time to go to your doctor/dermatologist for testing.
My coworker thought she just had a rash... it continued to spread and spread no matter what she did. It took several (5) doctors to figure out what it was... Lupus!! She had rashes on her arms, chest and face.
Don't mess around with rashes... get medical advice if they don't improve after 2 treatments of over-the-counter topical treatments.
2006-12-29 08:58:20 · answer #1 · answered by Laurie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends? are you getting big bloshes on your skin, are you having difficulty breathing. if so go to the hospital for some benadryl shot. if it is only a rash then hopefully it will go away in 24 to 48 hours.
2006-12-29 07:35:05 · answer #2 · answered by bellarinia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would go to the drugstore and buy "benedryl cream" -- this is cream that stops itching, gets rid of redness, and has the same "anti-allergy" effects as benedryl (wow, i feel like a commercial...)
i'd also take a benedryl because that will help with the rash.
if it doesnt go away or even gets worse, i would see the doctor and maybe try to get a prescription for a stronger medicine.
2006-12-29 07:30:28 · answer #3 · answered by brookbabe90 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whatever it was don't use it or wear it again...don't irritate the rash...take some benadryl and let it run it's course...you should be rid of the rash in a few days...also don't use hot water on it...it only irritates the rash..
2006-12-29 07:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by lylitalianbeauty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Caladryl Clear Lotion, helps clear it up and stops the itching. It contains Benedryl so don't take an oral antihistamine with it or you will be double dosing yourself. It's like Benedryl without the drowsiness because it isn't taken orally.
2006-12-29 07:30:35 · answer #5 · answered by Busy Mommy of 3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend neutrogena fragrance free oil and lotion and benadryl put the oil on right when u get out of the shower don't use a towel to dry yourself then stop using fragrenced lotions and perfumes and colognes use lotion when u need it take1 benadryl at night before bed and put lotion on before bed hope it goes away
2006-12-29 10:56:39 · answer #6 · answered by Estrella 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aveeno makes an oatmeal bath. It's a powder that you add to your bath and soak in. My son has allergies and often gets rashes and this works wonderfully!
2006-12-31 01:41:33 · answer #7 · answered by kelly v 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benedryl gel or hydrocortisone cream. You can find both in any pharmacy.
2006-12-29 09:21:12 · answer #8 · answered by fleetwoodflower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
benadryl
2006-12-29 09:09:25 · answer #9 · answered by superficialblonde 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋