CONDITION: Rashes

 

OVERVIEW: A rash is a generalized term for an obvious change in skin's color and/or texture. To the naked eye, many rashes can look alike, and sometimes can be difficult to identify and diagnose. They can be very subtle and only affect a small part of the body or they can be painful and widespread.

 

Some of the most common skin rashes include:

 

Allergic eczema

Atopic dermatitis

Chickenpox

Christmas tree rash (pityriasis rosea)

Contact dermatitis

Diaper rash

Drug rash

Heat rash (miliaria)

Impetigo

Measles

Psoriasis

Rosacea

Scabies

Shingles (herpes zoster)

Swimmer's itch

Systemic lupus erythematous (SLE)

 

SYMPTOMS:

• Itching
• Redness
• Raised bumps
• Pain
• Blistering
• Scaling
• Discoloration

 

CAUSES: Rashes can be caused by many conditions, including medications, allergies, and diseases as well as bacterial, fungal, or viral infections. For example, some rashes, such as contact dermatitis, can be caused by chemicals found in products or contact with a plant.

 

COMMON THERAPIES: Countering a rash can vary depending on the type, but most methods involve oral anti-histamines, topical corticosteroids, antiviral or antibiotic medication, disease-specific remedies, and identifying and eliminating any potential allergens. However, all rashes are uncomfortable and irritating, which is why methods ease pain with a topical remedy.

 

NATURAL INGREDIENTS WE USE:

Aloe Vera: Soothes irritated skin

Amaranth Oil: Decreases inflammation

Avocado Oil: Nourishes the skin

Honey: Naturally resists microbes

Jojoba Oil: Provides lasting hydration

Macadamia Nut Oil: Accelerates skin repair

Shea Butter: Moisturizes skin

Stinging Nettle Extract: Eases discomfort

Tea Tree Oil: Fights against skin infections

Vitamin E: Potent antioxidant & hydrates skin

 

LIFESTYLE GUIDE:

• Eat quercetin-rich foods, including apples, onions, berries, cabbage, nuts, and seeds.
• Drink stinging nettle tea for a powerful plant-based anti-histamine
• Eliminate the most common food allergens from your diet, including peanuts, eggs, soy, wheat, shellfish, and cow's milk.
• Let the skin breathe. Avoid putting on skin dressings
• Soothe irritation with our plant-based Mother of all Creams.

 

Resources

Ely, J W, and M Seabury. “The Generalized Rash: Part I. Differential Diagnosis.” Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports., U.S. National Library of Medicine, 15 Mar. 2010, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20229971. 

“Common Childhood Rashes.” Manual of Childhood Infections, 2011, doi:10.1093/med/9780199573585.002.5000.