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Unscented, thick moisturizing creamAnti-itch lotion or creamA special kind of bath called an oatmeal bath
Should I see a doctor or nurse? " ” See your doctor or nurse if your rash does not go away within 2 weeks, or if it gets worse. Your doctor can help figure out what could be causing your rash. ‚
How are skin rashes treated? " ” Your doctor might prescribe different treatments or medicines to help your rash. These can include: ‚
- Steroid creams and ointments " “ These medicines are different than the steroids athletes take to build muscle. They go on the skin, and they relieve itching and redness.
- Steroid pills " “ You might need to take these for a short time if your rash is severe. But your doctor or nurse will want to take you off steroid pills as soon as possible. Even though these medicines help, they can also cause problems of their own.
- Wet or damp dressings " “ These can be helpful for skin that is crusting or oozing. To use a wet or damp dressing, you will need to wear 2 layers of clothing. First, you put on a layer of damp cotton clothes over your rash. Then, you put on a layer of dry clothes on top of the damp ones. People who need these dressings often wear them at night when they sleep.
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Irritant contact dermatitis
Irritant contact dermatitis usually affects the hands. It causes the skin to turn red and dry, and to chap and crack.
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Irritant contact dermatitis
Irritant contact dermatitis usually affects the hands. It causes the skin to turn red and dry, and to chap and crack.
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