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Itchy Rash Eczema
Itchy Red rash on body back legs arms head?
My Little brother has a very horrible itchy red rash so itchy he wants to cry my mother has tried everything i mean Everything from aloe to powder you name it shes done it! Nothing is working to clear this rash up its not blistery i dont think its even raised it just looks irritated all over and red/pink Hes itching like its eczema we thought it was but it wont stop itching for a minute hes 10 years old and we've considered it as being fifth desease but its been over 10 days since hes started itching so we marked that off the list. my mother is making a doctor appointment for him tomorrow But any suggestions from anyone would be helpful so he could get a good nights sleep without scratching! Thanks 
Sounds like a contact dermatitis...give him some benedryl per package instructions at night and zyrtec OR (not and!) Claritin in the morning (over the counter now) and try Aveno Oatmeal baths before bed (sounds gross but works great and NO regular oatmeal does NOT work!)...He may end up needing patch testing from the dermatologist or scratch testing from an allergist...Good luck!
PS if he is going to a ped instead of a derm don't let them tell you to wait it out...this can be helped quickly! he should not suffer
Skin Rashes and Itchiness Information
A rash can also be known dermatitis. A rash is sense as a change in the skin's appearance, which may include alternations in texture and it colour. A rash may be restricted in one part of the body, or affect all the skin. Rashes may result the skin to change color, itch, become hot, bumpy, dry, cracked or blistered, swell and may be painful. Itching and rashes may mature as the result of infection or irritation or from a reaction of the immune system. Some rashes happen generally in children, whereas others almost always occur in adults. Sometimes an immune reaction is caused by substances a person touches or eats.
Many drugs can result itching, including barbiturates, morphine and aspirin as well as any drug to which a person has an allergy. Skin Rashes come in various different shapes and types. Eczema is one of type of rash. Eczema can result dry, chapped, bumpy areas around the elbows and knees or more serious cases of red, scaly, and swollen skin all whole the body. Irritant contact dermatitis is caused by contact with something irritating, such as a chemical, soap, or detergent. It can be red, swollen, and itchy. Allergic contact dermatitis is a rash caused by contact with an allergen.
Treatment for skin rashes and itchiness is relys on the severity of the condition. Antibacterial cream or oral antibiotic is commonly use this condition. Hydrocortisone cream (1%) is available without a prescription and may relieve many rashes. Try applying little amounts of anti-dandruff shampoo to patches of this scaly rash on your skin. Prevention is better than cure so avoid skin products that contain alcohol. This includes face cleansers, perfumes, and after-shaves. Use baking soda. Add it to your bath water, and apply it instead of deodorant. Leave the affected area exposed to the air as much as possible.
Take short showers or sponge baths. Many natural remedies also cure itch and skin rash. Shea butter is a great agent for revitalizing our skin cells so that they recover their moisture retention capacity. Aloe vera also assits in healing wounds and minor skin irritations such as an itchy skin rash. This plant produces anti inflammatory, anti bacterial, and anti fungal properties. Lavender is the most all-around of essential oils; its ability to revitalize damaged skin cells is remarkable. Wild pansy is a european wild flower that calms and alleviates itching and skin irritations related with eczema.
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