Skin Rashes – Allergic and Viral | Heat, Urticaria Red Rash on Skin

Question:

I have an itchy bumpy red rash on my legs and tops of my hands, what could it be?

Answer:

Itchy Rashes

Eruptions of this kind are usually allergic or viral.

Allergic Rash: Usually, allergic rashes commence within 2 weeks of administering a new medicine, or cosmetic or a skin care product. Since, there is no definite test to establish whether a rash is allergic or not, physicians advice stopping the suspected drug / product to ascertain the cause. Occasionally, soaps, detergents and certain foods also cause rashes.
Viral Rash: Individuals with viral rashes may / may not develop other symptoms associated with a viral infection – like sneezing or coughing, or gastric disturbances.

Viral rashes invariably last a few days to may be a few weeks, and then fade away on their own.
Urticaria: Itchy, red weals or hives that come on diverse body parts. They run their course, and then fade away. A food allergy is usually traced as the cause.
Heat Rash: Another cause for skin irritation, occurs due to extreme perspiration during hot and humid weather.

Most rashes are not dangerous, they last a while, run their course and vanish. To reduce symptoms of itchiness, ensure that you steadily avoid the causative allergen (soap / cosmetic / drug).
Make sure you drink plenty of water, to eliminate toxic wastes from the body.
Identify the offending food (it could vary with different individuals, chocolate, cheese, nuts, fish, mushrooms, oats, etc) and eliminate it from the diet.
Mix rose water and vinegar, and apply all over the rash. It is very effective in severe cases of inflammation and itching.
Take 2 spoons of turmeric powder mixed in 1 cup of water. It affords quick relief.

If the rash persists or becomes more widespread, a visit to a doctor or dermatologist is advocated.

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