How do I get rid of a rash on my chest and stomach?

Here are some relief measures to try, along with information about why they might work.

1. Cold compress. One of the fastest and easiest ways to stop the pain and itch of a rash is to apply cold.
2. Oatmeal bath.
3. Aloe vera (fresh)
4. Coconut oil.
5. Tea tree oil.
6. Baking soda.
7. Indigo naturalis.
8. Apple cider vinegar.

What medications helps skin rash?

Oral antihistamines (like diphenhydramine), over-the-counter medications you rub on your skin, and prescription steroids can help soothe the itch.

How do you treat a chest rash?

Apply an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to the affected area if the rash is very itchy and causing discomfort. Calamine lotion can also help relieve rashes from chickenpox, poison ivy, or poison oak. Take an oatmeal bath. This can soothe the itchiness associated with rashes from eczema or psoriasis.

What is the best medication for rashes?

Skin Rashes: Home Treatment

• Zinc oxide ointment is soothing to irritated skin.
• Calamine lotion is helpful for contact dermatitis, such as poison ivy or oak rashes.
• For severe itching, apply hydrocortisone cream (1%) 3 times a day until the itch is gone.
• Try an oral antihistamine to help interrupt the scratch-itch cycle.

What does a rash on chest mean?

What causes chest rash? Chest rash may have many possible causes, including allergens (agents that cause allergies), infections, autoimmune disorders, or other causes such as stress.

What does a rash on my stomach mean?

A widespread rash that covers several body areas is oftentimes caused by a viral infection, but may also be due to food allergies or autoimmune conditions. Rashes on the stomach only may be due to a substance or germ in direct contact with the skin, such as allergens, irritants or localized bacterial infection.

What does a rash on my chest mean?

Can anxiety cause rashes on chest?

Stress rashes often appear as raised red bumps called hives. They can affect any part of the body, but often a stress rash is on the face, neck, chest or arms. Hives may range from tiny dots to large welts and may form in clusters. They may be itchy or cause a burning or tingling sensation.

What diseases have a rash as a symptom?

Other viral infections that can cause rashes include:

• rubella.
• chickenpox.
• mononucleosis.
• roseola.
• hand, foot, and mouth disease.
• fifth disease.
• Zika virus.
• West Nile virus.

What causes a rash after taking a medication?

A drug allergy causes a rash that may occur several days or even weeks after taking a medication. It causes a mild, itchy, red rash and may be accompanied by a fever, an upset stomach, and small red or purple spots on the skin.

What kind of rash can I get on my chest?

Allergic purpura is a serious, often life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause a chest rash but can also affect the joints, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys. Rashes may also be associated with in skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis and impetigo.

What foods can cause a rash on the chest?

Allergies to food and medications are potentially serious sources of rash. Peanuts, shellfish, strawberries and avocados are just some of the foods that can trigger allergic reactions.

What causes a rash on the left side of the stomach?

Allergic purpura is a serious, often life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause a skin rash but can also affect the joints, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys. Rashes may also occur in skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and impetigo.