Rash Remedies

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Ange (Clarkston, WA) on 02/13/2009
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My 1 year old daughter had an odd rash, at first I thought it was a diaper rash, but it ended up looking more like a heat rash or something- big red (big bug-bite like) bumps spread out on her bottom, legs and trunk. Nothing was making it go away, so I decided to try Apple Cider Vinegar. I diluted it to 50% water and applied it with a cotton ball on all the infected areas. The dots had shrunk by 90% by the end of the day. Worked great!

Peppermint Oil

Posted by Jon (Maui, USA) on 08/19/2008
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i recently had an itchy painful skin rash on my chest that started spreading. i thought it might be from the sun, or maybe scabies, poison oak, shingles, skin cancer. didnt know. i tried spraying hydrogen peroxide on it. didnt work. i went to the doctor and they couldnt tell me what it was either. they gave me a steroid cream with a ton of dangerous side effects. they said it wouldnt cure it but would stop the itch. i tried it for a few days didnt work. total joke western medicine as unusaul. i tried pure peppermiint oil 2x a day. this is day number 3 and its totally gone. peppermint oil!! try it!! amazing. its what worked for me.!!

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Jessica (Dallas, TX) on 05/28/2008
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I bathe my 2 year old son in ACV. About three days a week, I add a cup or so to a warm bath. He had allergies and was taking Cingular everyday. Some unknown cause was making his back and upper arms break out in little red bumps. The bumps have stopped completely. The week I ran out and didn't have time to get more ACV, the bumps came back. Works like a dream!

Anti-Fungal Medication

Posted by Crystbear (Virginia, U.s.a.) on 02/11/2012

Hello.. I'm really big on home remedies, which is why I come here a lot. When you said fungus/yeast I thought of this.. Candidas infections are caused also by what is in regular food supply.. Sprayed on vegetables and injected in animals.. I.E. Antibiotics and hormones! ... Causing all kinds of maladies.. Including rashes. I went organic.. The white on my tongue is gone now.. And, I no longer get chapped hands in winter which is odd, .. Since I'd get really bad just a few days when weather turned cold here. And, my son's allergies are gone. I still have a skin rash, but it's getting better without doing anything else to it. Detoxing would be a good thing to try. That's the thing.. we're 'detoxing' from the toxins we get from our own regular food supply itself, which is why I went organic.

Coconut Oil, Cayenne Pepper

Posted by Mamad (Sauk Rapids, Mn) on 06/28/2014

Do you have a ratio of pepper to oil? And it sounds like it would burn with the pepper...does it?

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by J.R. (Hamilton, Canada) on 03/24/2009

But did this not subside? Note that, for other posters, both of these effects were only temporary, and apparently good results happened within only a few days.

Ginger Root

Posted by Markel (Springfield, Missouri) on 03/20/2007
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I use ginger to prevent this horrific rash. I juice a pound of root into a couple dozen mini ice cubes and plop them into my teas, soups, sauces, stews, etc. I am curious that only the yellow ginger root works and not the brown ginger. Would appreciate feedback on the difference between the two types. I've had the rash for over ten years. Just discovered the ginger remedy over a year ago. I have appr. twenty pounds(pre-juice weight) of frozen ginger cubes in my freezer because I am such a strong believer in it's power to keep my horrific rash in check.

Nopal Leaf Powder

Posted by Tom (Florida currently) on 03/30/2021 64 posts
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Back in 2010, I had itching forearms and ankles after meals for years until I started taking a couple of 650 mg nopal leaf prickly pear "opuntia ficus indica" cactus capsules after each meal. The after-meal itching was gone in two days. Now I just take 1/2 level measuring teaspoon of nopal leaf powder. Last Fall, I ordered two, one pound bags of NBF (Natura Bio Foods) nopal on Amazon. It's from Mexico. SwansonVitamins and PipingRock have the 650 mg nopal capsules.

Selenium Sulfate Shampoo

Posted by Bryan (Ottawa, Ontario) on 06/08/2020
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Selenium Sulfate for skin fungus problems.

I tried using a dandruff shampoo with the active ingredient selenium sulfide 1% or more on my heat rash on my legs and foot and am amazed at how well it works. I spread the shampoo on my affected areas, let it set a while as I go about other things, like brushing my teeth and shaving, then step into the shower to rinse it all off. Each day I am seeing marked improvement.

In my particular case I am using head and shoulders shampoo. It seems to be helping the fingernail fungus I have on the hand I use to apply the shampoo to the other areas. For what it's worth. I was inspired to try this as I saw people on youtube who were using selenium sulfate shampoos for other skin problems and having good results.

Pityrosporum Folliculitis Remedies

Posted by Heavensent1002 (Dallas, Texas ) on 11/21/2018
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Treating Pityrosporum (Malassezia) Folliculitis - Face Fungal Acne

Every AM

1. Cetaphil gentle cleanser

2. Health E UREA cream

3. Hada Labo Perfect UV gel SPF 50+

PM 1

1. Cetaphil gentle cleanser

2. Nizoral 2% mask for 30 minutes

3. Rinse with lukewarm water

4. Health E 10% UREA cream

*Date/Day:

PM 2

1. Cetaphil gentle cleanser

2. Stride X pads for 30 minutes (don't put rinse)

3. Health E 10% UREA cream

*Date/Day:

PM 3

1. Cetaphil gentle cleanser

2. Health E 10% UREA cream

*Date/Day:

Please note: If your skin feels dry, please layer Cetaphil moisturizing cream over dry area at night only. Then after the 4 week, please cut out nizoral and use the cleanser and cream on those nights. This works best on sensitive, oily, acne prone, dehydrated, redness and acne prone skin.

Epsom Salt, Oregano Oil

Posted by Teeg (Luray) on 07/26/2016
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My dear husband has a rash. Can anyone tell me what to try? He has several places that have broken out. Behind his knee and on the top of his foot it looked like poison ivy at first. Blistery, then crusty. When he washes, the blisters open and look bloody (not bleeding out, but you can see blood on the skin surface below the blister). It's been several days now, and the area is looking bruised under the crusty blisters--like a real reddish bruised area. This rash came after the first spot I saw, which was on the bottom of his foot. (all are on the left side). He was taking off his socks and I saw a round, reddish spot. Took a look and it had several blisters in it, looked pussy.

So, I had him soak in epsom salts and then we applied oreganol to the bottom of his foot. He said, oh, put some on top because it itches. The bottom of his foot blisters opened up, looked like a regular blister, except that he had a new red spot with a pussy spot in it. Later, he got even more. No pain. The rash on the top of his foot and behind his knee itches and we thought it was shingles, but no pain.

The dr gave him a cortisone cream, but he hasn't opened it yet. Today, because the upper rashes look so inflamed, I had him just put on vit e oil. Anything else we should try?

Epsom Salt, Oregano Oil

Posted by Isis (Usa ) on 07/28/2016

Turmeric and a carrier oil like Coconut, Sesame, or Olive. Any will work. Make a paste apply and cover for as long as possible. It will pull all kinds of this out of the skin.

Warning- it will turn everything yellow. Wear gloves.

Also tea tree oil is a good anti viral-fungal-bacterial. Careful it can burn open wounds. Mix it with coconut oil. You can put it in a spray bottle so you don't have to rub it on. Good luck.

Stinging Nettles and Calamine Lotion

Posted by Dee (Southern Ca.) on 05/07/2016
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Thought I had Ring worm. NO!

I had skin irritations on my left hand and the irritation look just like Ringworm, the rash was in pink rings! So I thought it was ringworm. Even my elbow developed a perfect ring around the elbow itself. And since I feed stray cats and help or spay them if they need help I thought I may have gotten ring worm from one of the cats. (They didn't seem to have ringworm).

Well the irritation was frustrating (as usual) and I tried products at the pharmacy for Ringworm.

The nice Pharmacist recommended Tinactin.

The spray powder seemed to work best! But this treatment would only seem to help soothe not rid me of the rash. The rash only seemed to become dormant. And then it would return? And there were other new spots?

This only happened to one hand and limb. My right hand and limb was rash free. Then I thought maybe it was something other than Ringworm.

It also itched like crazy and when only Calamine lotion would stop the itching I then realized the rash might be something else and not ringworm. I have Stinging Nettle weed on my property (and I do weed) and I started putting Calamine lotion on the rash and noticed that I could pull little barbs out of my skin! Some of what I pulled out seemed like little wires on my elbow!

I was able to allow the Calamine lotion to dry and then I could pull little barbs out of my skin!

Prid salve for splinters also works. You place this or even Mentholatum or Vaseline on the rash, work it in and the barbs or stingers can be pulled out. I'm nearly free of the ring rash now. But it was not Ringworm.

Dietary Changes

Posted by San (Australia) on 12/29/2015
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On trying to help one, if not all the people in the world, realising that there are a lot of people with 'mysterious' skin rashes. Someone said stop eating sheep/lamb. I no longer get that crawling feeling nor sting like an invisible insect has bitten.What do you think?

Sun Rash Remedies

Posted by Cami P. (Maryland) on 12/20/2015
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I have wrestled with the same rash since I was 15. I am now, 45. In my late 20's I discovered through my derm that I had PMLE Polymorphic Light Erruption. Which is silly b/c I am olive skinned and spanish. Nonethess, she did a skin biopsy and it reacted. I suggest you ask for a biopsy and see.

If so, you have two choices: hardening or staying away from the sun. I chose to harden. against most people's opinion I tan just a bit all year long. This way, my skin keeps just enough melatonin close to the surface and can protect me from the rash. I also use 30 sunscreen when I am in the beach and my recent favorite is Beach Bum.

Good luck. I hope my notes give you early relief. Believe me, my struggle has been horrible. Too many ruined vacations and a honeymoon.

Avoid Wearing Nickel

Posted by Martha (El Centro, Ca) on 03/30/2015
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For the problem w rash on fingers. U may be allergic to NICKEL in jewelry. I took out an earring on a new piercing n VOILA!! Rash disappeared in matter of days! Other allergies like milk, latex, wheat might also be to blame. Hope this helps!!

Apple Cider Vinegar, Coconut Oil

Posted by Elias (Ga) on 03/20/2015
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I have been using Apple Cider Vinegar and organic coconut oil on 2 of my fingers to stop this rash, it's driving me crazy. This does not seen to be helping, the skin is red with small bumps on it. Does anyone have any suggestions, been going on for months. tks

Apple Cider Vinegar, Coconut Oil

Posted by Charity (Faithville, Us) on 03/20/2015

try some calamine lotion

Apple Cider Vinegar, Coconut Oil

Posted by Phyllis (Tuscumbia, Alabama) on 03/21/2015

Try using tea tree oil applied to the rash and take the ACV orally, 1 tablespoon three times a day.

Multiple Remedies

Posted by She (Virginia, United States) on 05/04/2014

I have had a rash at my bra line and underarms for 4 months now. Now I'm getting boils also. I have tried ACV, oregano oil mixed with coconut oil, clove oil, etc, etc.... You name it, I've tried it. Any advice? I have also gone gluten free and dairy free. Maybe I didn't try the remedies long enough. But it's driving me a little crazy

Multiple Remedies

Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 05/05/2014

Mama to Many, once you have a soap that "works", front loader washing machines clean WAY better than top loaders, in my experience.

Eliminate Steroid Cream, Ice Packs

Posted by Diane (Riverside Ca., United States) on 02/12/2013
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Thank you Earth Clinic! I was suffering from "Red Man Syndrome" due to using the Steriod cream Triamcinolone Acetonide! The horrible rash was on both feet and traveling up both legs! I was extremely depressed! I felt like I had leprosy! The condition was blood red in color! A poster posted a "heads up" regarding this skin problem and the use of the steroid creams and I was able to identify with his post. I stopped using the Steroid cream and left my rash ALONE. Ice Packs really helped the problem for me. My Red man Syndrome is nearly healed competely! Thank you poster and thank you EARTH CLINIC! This rash can take a month to peak so be patient. Leave it alone, sun bathe and use ice packs. (My condition healed almost immediately after leaving it alone)

Eliminate Steroid Cream, Ice Packs

Posted by Gert (Someplace, In The South) on 04/02/2013

My husband has had a rash since the tornadoes of 2011--we thought it was a reaction to that dust. He also got a lung infection, so dr put him on antibiotics--rash appeared then. So, onto steroids, rash got worse. He's tried every inhaler for copd, everything give him/exacerbates the rash. Pharmacist said redman syndrome. Poor guy, he's so miserable. Any suggestions? Oh, he won't take any supplements. Just won't. So, I have to prepare foods that will fix it, or lotions, etc. Thanks.

Eliminate Steroid Cream, Ice Packs

Posted by Joy (Battleground, Wash) on 04/04/2013

I went to look and it said redman syndrome is from a reaction to a certain antibiotic and even children get it, causes a rash, chills, fever, pain , and redness around neck. It talked about high dose IV of Benadryl which is an anti histamine, that would stop an allergic response.

Maybe baking soda would help, it stops allergic reactions. I use to take it when I was freaking out from something I breathed or ate or touched.

Eliminate Steroid Cream, Ice Packs

Posted by Sp (Wb, Nj, USA) on 04/06/2013

Hi Gert from Someplace, please go to itsan.org and read about topical steroids and steroid inhalers and red skin syndrome. From your post it sounded like your husband's problem started before he used any steroids and the steroids made him worse. I hope he is not using any still. For some people they cause an eczema-like reaction and the only thing you can do is stop using them and allow your body to naturally detox and heal. If the antibiotics caused problems then look into probiotic foods - yogurt and fermented vegetables. Good luck!