What To Do About SkinRashes

If you get a rash as a side effect of treatment:

• Ask your doctor:
• • For an over-the-counter or generic medication, cream or ointment that will help heal the rash and stop any itching. For example:
  • • Coreticosteroid creams
    • Sunscreen
    • Calamine lotion for itching
    • Antihistimines to treat an allergic reaction
    • 100 percent pure sea butter
    • Analgesics (pain medications) if the rash is painful
  • Whether you can continue to use whatever lotions oils, or creams you generally use.
• Wear loose, non-irritating clothing
• When bathing:
• • Use a mild soap without performe and lukewarm water.
  • Do not use a cleaning brush or otherwise scrub the rash.
  • When drying the skin, gently pat the area instead of rubbing with a towel or wash cloth.
• Avoid scratching the rash or area around the rash.
• When outdoors, cover the rash with sunscreen or protective clothing to keep it from the sun - even on days when it is not sunny.
• Avoid tanning booths

Call your doctor or other healthcare professional:

• If you get sweeling, chest pain or difficulty breathing. These could be signs of an allergic reaction that should be treated without delay.
• Fever of 100.5 Degress Fahrenheit (38 degrees centigrate) or higher (which could indicate presence of an infection)
• Itching, pain or other troubling symptoms accompanying a rash
• Rash affecting the mucous membranes in the mouth or nose
• Any blistering, peeling or open areas in the skin
• If you suspect an infection in the skin or nails.