An excellent home remedy for rash is to bathe with oats, or apply an aloe vera gel, as they have properties that help to reduce itching and soothe skin irritation.
The rash is a skin reaction to sweat, very common in babies and children, but it can also affect adults, especially those who are bedridden, especially on the hottest days of the year. Normally the rash does not require any specific treatment, and it is recommended to keep the skin always clean and properly dry.
However, to relieve redness and itching, it may be useful to use some of the following home remedies:
1. Aloe vera gel
Aloe vera is a medicinal plant with folic acid, vitamins and calcium in its constitution, which have healing, nourishing, regenerating, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties and must be prepared as follows:
Ingredients:
- 2 aloe leaves; towel.
Method of preparation:
Cut 2 leaves of Aloe Vera in half and with the help of a spoon, extract the gel from inside the leaf into a container and then moisten a clean towel with the gel and pass the areas with rash about 3 times a day. See other benefits of this medicinal plant.
2. Oat water
Oats have many properties that promote the health and proper functioning of the body, thanks to its components such as pantothenic acid, beta-glucans, vitamins B1 and B2 and amino acids. As it has soothing and protective properties for the skin, it is great for treating rash.
Ingredients:
- 25 g of oats, 1 liter of cold water
Method of preparation:
Mix the ingredients and reserve. Take a daily bath with soap suitable for the skin type and then pass the water with the oats over the body, at a temperature closer to the skin, because the warm water tends to make the itch worse and the cold water can be uncomfortable.
In the case of the baby, before removing the baby from the bath, one should change the water in the bathtub and then add the mixture, leaving the baby in water for about 2 minutes.
3. Chamomile compresses
Chamomile is great for treating skin problems such as rash, due to its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, which soothe itchiness and redness. Thus, chamomile compresses can be placed in the affected area, preparing them as follows:
Ingredients:
- 20 to 30 g of fresh or dried chamomile flowers, 500 ml of boiling water; Cloth.
Method of preparation:
Pour the flowers into the hot water and let them stand for 15 minutes, then filter the mixture, and soak in the cloth. These compresses should be applied in the morning and at night, as needed.
