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Multiple Remedies
Posted by Green Girl (Ocala, Florida) on 01/19/2013
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I've had a terrible rash mostly on my legs and sometimes my face for the past 10 yrs. All of my pores are raised, skin is extremely dry and tight, breaks easily and is hot to the touch. My legs also have reddish purple tint whereas the rest of my skin does not. It also itches unbearably! My legs have to be in open air and freezing all the time to get any relief. I mix org olive oil w/ org aloe based lotion and apply up to 5 times a day with no relief. I also have candida in my lungs which I thought could be the issue but I'm not so sure anymore. I'm incredibly strict w/ my diet and have basically only eaten meat and veggies for the past 8 yrs. I also rotate anti fungals regularly. I have no energy and weak immune system. Please help with your feedback. I need relief!
Coconut Oil
Posted by Wendy (Columbus, Oh) on 01/16/2013
To Caitlin from San Diego: You might try wearing rubber gloves or surgical gloves (get these at the pharmacy) when bathing the dogs. I had the same issue when giving my own dog baths. Wearing gloves protected by hands.
Ice Pack
Posted by Violetto (Atlanta, Ga, United States) on 07/06/2012
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I've tried coconut oil and acv, none worked. Then I filled a bag with ice and placed it on where my rash appears. I did it when I was watching an hour long tv show. By the end of it, gone!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Elizabeth (Lautoka, Fiji Island) on 03/15/2014
Could you please advice me on what home remedy to use as I have been suffering from quite some times from itchyness all over the body and when it starts to itch I really need to sratch and the funny thing is it usually starts in the afternoon. please can you help me
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Sunscape (Phoenix) on 02/11/2015
Question for Louwrence Rustenburg, South Africa: how much THC oil is used for the rash? Is it used topical or internal? If drops are used, how many drops? Thx.
Sun Rash Remedies
Posted by Jelly (Farnborough, Hants, Uk) on 05/29/2012
I've searched everywhere but I can't find any threads that match my heat rash. It only happens when I've caught the sun, then two days later I come up in a nasty bumpy really itchy rash which seems to have fluid in the bumps. I've tried everything but nothing works, I'm sure its related to Candida though. Anyone have any ideas?? Many thanks.
Sun Rash Remedies
Posted by Wendy (Robbinsdale, Minnesota, Usa) on 07/15/2012
I am a little concerned about your rash. You may have a staph infection.
Sun Rash Remedies
Posted by Lisa (St. Petersburg, Florida, Usa) on 08/28/2012
Jelly from Farnborough, what you have sounds like a case of shingles, which is from a type of herpes virus that initially manifests as chicken pox, I believe. It can be triggered by stress or sunlight, and the symptoms are basically as you describe. I don't think it's staph.
Sun Rash Remedies
Posted by Leda11 (Menomonie, Wi) on 05/30/2013
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In requard to the person who has rash after being in the sun, I have the same rash & it is an allergy to a band of UV rays of the sun. The way to avoid the rash is to wear light cover when going out in the sun.
Sun Rash Remedies
Posted by Lorraine Williams (Long Beach) on 05/29/2021
I also have the condition at it's worse in Cancun and Hawaii. I haven't been in the sun in a very long time. I think your correlations are spot on.
Sun Rash Remedies
Posted by Roxanne (Florida) on 12/09/2015
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I believe you are having a allergy reaction to the sun. That happened to me and I took an antihistamine before going in the sun...it really works..
Sun Rash Remedies
Posted by Lorraine W. (Long Beach) on 05/20/2021
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I too have had a rash with raise fluid filled tiny bumps. I have learned to get a bit of sun while at the beach, then protect my body the rest of the day with light clothing and or shaded beach ten. I always burn with excessive sun, then tan so I watch my sun intake now and I haven't had this sort of outbreak in over 15 years now. From google search (The mildest form of heat rash (miliaria crystallina) affects the sweat ducts in the top layer of skin. This form is marked by clear, fluid-filled blisters and bumps (papules) that break easily. A type that occurs deeper in the skin (miliaria rubra) is sometimes called prickly heat.
Over the Counter
Posted by Sam (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) on 12/16/2011
I developed a chest rash. Non itchy when perimenopause started. I blamed it on everything under the sun. On a whim I tried caneston cream on the rash. Gone! Guess it was yeast? Happy camper.
Chrysanthemum Tea
Posted by Van (Sunnyvale, Ca, Usa) on 10/11/2011
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This simple yet delicious tea has been a life saver many times. One time I had a bad case of chemical poisioning and I had sores and welts all over my eyes, face and mouth. It happened so quick I freaked out and reached for some chrysanthemum tea. Within minutes it all calmed down and I was normal again. Generally in Asia this tea is used to bring down heat and inflamation like canker sores. Hard to believe because it's so sweet. The kind I use is the powdered kind in packets. Just mix with water. You can also use the dried flowers but I have a problem with the dried pollen.
White Vinegar
Posted by Scott (Corpus Christi, Texas) on 09/23/2011
White Vinegar takes away the itch. Soak a towel in 1/2 white vinegar, 1/2 water and use it as a compress- lay the towel (or rag) over the itchy area. You can press down if you want. I like to squeeze extra on the itchiest parts. A few minutes is all I need for relief. I like to leave some on my skin and let it dry up on its own after I'm done with the compress.
White Vinegar
Posted by Stormy 69 (Pueblo, Co) on 09/07/2011
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hi, I recently went through chemo, my hair started falling out so I shaved it. Soon after my head started breaking out with a rash. Asked my doctor what to do he prescribed a pill supposed to take care of it, well it did not work. So when I saw this site talking about the vinegar I tried it. Let me tell you the next day it was already clearing up! I was amazed! It did not hurt to try it, and I am glad I did! Thanks for the heads up!
Diet
Posted by Abitcrunchy (Winder, Ga Usa) on 07/15/2011
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You that have rashes and your hair thinning you need to know - the way to correct those problems is from the inside out. Diet, not shampoo or soap, is what you need.
Also those talking about ascorbic acid should be aware that it often comes from corn. The majority of corn in this country is genetically modified. If you want grandchildren then do not use that stuff on your kids. If you want to get through life without having organ damage then you should avoid it too.
Aloe Vera
Posted by John (Bacolod, Negros Occidental) on 10/13/2011
Good day.... I'm John from Philippines.. , last week ( saturday) I've accidentaly cut myself and then on Thursday I've had a fever with headache and can't sleep. Then the following day I noticed there were tiny red spot in my skin and then the fever continues for about 5 days on and off. Maybe because in the 4th day I decided to take antibiotics and paracetamol... Today its 2nd day of fever free, but still can't sleep and my urine is kinda green, and the redspot or rashes for some are reducing. By the way, the red spots are in my neck, forehands and feet...
Thanks, please help me know my health problem.
Aloe Vera
Posted by Suzanne G (Thousand Oaks, Ca Usa) on 06/02/2013
I have horrid prickly heat all over torso upper back few on arms. I'm allergic to aloe and benedryl so I'm super excited to try Apple Cider Vinegar. I've used hydrocortisone, anti fungal which dried some out but the heat and sweating with lotions on made it worse. It's awful and my stomach looks disgusting with scabs and peeling skin. Thanks for the great info. With puffy eyes, my dogs mange and this rash I'm stocking up on ACV first thing in the morning xx
Pityriasis Rosea
Posted by Sherry Sellers (Sweetwater, Texas) on 04/25/2011
I have had pityriasis for over a year now, it's not as bad as it was for the first 10 months, but they just keep popping up. Sunlight seems to help more than anything I've tried, I've also tried laying under a black light with some luck.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Angie (Toronto, Canada) on 03/13/2011
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I suffered a scald burn on my right forearm, and after a few days of dressing (parafin/vaseline coated) I have rashes appeared on the area where the gauze patch was placed. It's getting uglier, and I went to see the doctor. HydroVal 2% was prescribed for the rashes and Antibiotic cream for the burn area. I took benadyrl at the same time.
It calms for a day and the rashes is on and off feeling itchy and so does the redden and swelling. I guess it's when the antihistamine worn off.
I read about ACV rememdy on rashes, so after shower, I bathe my arm in diluted ACV water to wash off any soap/creme/topical medicine residue I might have on my skin.
Then I dapped undiluted ACV on my rashes. It calms down the itchiness in about 15 mins after application. I dont' know yet if it will go away completely, but it feels better to use it then to apply the HydroVal again.
Hopefully it will help. I just found most doctors have trouble diagnose skin rashes. They like to prescribe Cortizone cream, but from my past experience with allergic rashes, that only works for the first 2 days, and if the rashes presist, the condition will almost reversed if not getting worse.
People like me is desparate, I am so sensitive, and I have no clue what cause my allergies at most time. Besides, I am sure my immune system is extremely over sensitive.
Prickly Heat, Miliaria, Sweat Rash
Posted by Earth Clinic (USA) on 12/08/2009
Cow Udder Cream
Posted by Kathy (Stanwood, Wa) on 07/19/2009
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I wouldn't use that...the main ingredient in is petroleum jelly.
Cow Udder Cream
Posted by Grace (Or) on 11/20/2015
I had itchy rash, and was using petroleum jelly on it and around my eyes to soften the skin, I told my specialist/ integrative medicine doctor and he told me to stop using any petroleum based products, and he gave me sheet with a list of things to avoid and why.
Lichen Striatus Remedies
Posted by Lisa Jones (Dallas, Tx) on 05/20/2009
I don't see anything on here about Lichen Striatus. I took my son to the doctor today and this is what she said that he has. It looks like a rash of prickly little bumps that are formed in a straight line. I have seen things with the word of Lichen in it on the site but not Lichen Striatus. I thought that he got it from the barber when he got a hair cut. This is the first day that I remember seeing it. The source of the skin condition says that it's unknown. Does anyone know of any natural cures for this? Thanks
Epsom Salt
Posted by Colton (North Lauderdale, Florida) on 09/20/2008
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i'm allergic to a plant down here and unknowingly got in contact with it. i broke out in a really nasty rash on my arm and neck. A trainer at my gym told me to use epsom salt. He said it'll dry it out and kill the bacteria in it. i did and my rash cleared up in a few days and gott noticably better after each treatment. Mind you i tried all kinds of creams and allergy pills that had no effect what so ever.
Peppermint Oil
Posted by Akemi (West Covina, California) on 09/06/2011
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I recently just tried this remedy. HOWEVER!!! DO NOT PUT IT ON YOUR FACE. I just stopped crying. My face was became so inflamed. When I first applied the peppermint oil to my face, I initially didn't feel anything. By the time I wiped my face with the oil, I felt like my skin was melting off! I tried to remove the oil from my face with water... Big mistake #2. It didn't it just made it worse. My next and final attempt was to use coconut oil. Thank God for that... And although I applied it, I still am unable to remove all the peppermint from my face. I am unsure how this person was able to use this oil, but for me, I never been in so much facial pain in my life. I thought I was going to ask to be taken to the hospital. Never ever ever do this to your face. You'll be extremely sorry.
Peppermint Oil
Posted by Pixieled (Endwell, Ny) on 10/08/2011
Most essential oils you should never ever put on pure. They must be diluted in a carrier oil, such as olive oil, or coconut. Plus, be mindful that you're not putting on a fragrance oil instead, as it's definitely not the same thing, but synthetic. Make sure it's essential oil. One more thing. Always do a spot test for 24 hours before putting it on larger areas. Just to make sure you're not allergic.
Peppermint Oil
Posted by Davy ( Coastal Town, Oregon) on 09/30/2012
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Peppermint oil is amazing, I just put three drop in I tablespoon of virgin coconut oil with a few drops of Vitamin E and it starts working. Essential oils are miracle but you must do your research before you try it... You NEVER use it essential oils full strength, they must be diluted.
Nu-Stock
Posted by Jean (Franklin, WI) on 07/06/2008
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A number of years ago, we acquired a German Shepherd with a severe case of mange, covering about 1/3 of his body. The vet's expensive prescription products hardly touched it. After a lot of study, I found a product generally used for horses to heal wounds and rashes. It's called Nu-Stock. It cleared the mange up after only 2 applications and it has never returned. His hair grew back very quickly, and although he wasn't too thrilled with the first application, he WANTED the second one very much. The itching stopped immediately.
A couple years later, my daughter had a rash that no doctor seemed able to get rid of. We tried the Nu-Stock and it cleared right up and hasn't returned.
I've had a problem with athlete's foot for years. I tried all the other remedies and it got rid of "most" of it, but there was a spot on the ball of one foot, including two toes where it just wouldn't go away. One day it occurred to me to try Nu-Stock. After just a couple of applications, the skin was back to normal, all itching gone, and it appears to be healing permanently. I think this is going to finally kill it!!!
Doing a little studying, I've found that Nu-Stock is 73% sulphur, 25% mineral oil, and 2% pine oil.
I've also discovered that there are other health products made for pets that aren't available for people. For instance, in the local Farm & Fleet, you can buy a cheap package of electrolytes for your pet's water. 16 oz. of DMSO was only $5. And there were other things as well, most of them in the section for horses! Isn't it amazing that you can buy products for your pets, cheaply, and you can't get prescription products that work for yourself???
Nu-Stock
Posted by Dog Lover (Cleburne, Tx, usa) on 09/16/2009
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really works like they say it does. saved all 5 of my dogs even my 14 yr old
Nu-Stock
Posted by Pammyb (Bartow, Fl) on 02/09/2012
DMSO has saved me many times from fingernails turning black, etc. Whenever I've injured myself. The minute I hurt myself, I'll soak the hurt part in DMSO.
Colloidal Silver
Posted by Gabi (TORONTO, CANADA) on 02/04/2008
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Hi. I didn't try turmeric when I was in boils. I use Colloidal Silver Water. Apply a drop or two on top of boil (acne too!). After 1-2 hr it stops hurting, stops "growing". Up to 3 days it subsides to red spot. You can use small hair spry bottle (with very fine mist like spry). If you have acne or boils more then one and you expect more to show up spray it on your skin just once and let it dry. Nothing will break out! I suffered for almost 30 years from something what doctor called "diaper rush" (!). The pic of my "diaper rush" was always during summer months. After using once single spray of Colloidal Silver Water I am free of this skin condition. I will get 1 tiny pimple time to time but who hasn't have it during hot summer days?
Coconut Oil, Cayenne Pepper
Posted by Onna (Bainbridge Island) on 03/19/2018
Super idea! What ratio of oil to pepper did you use? Thank you!
