Red Bumpy Rash- Causes and Treatment

A red bumpy rash can be an embarrassment, especially when it appears on a noticeable part of the body. These rashes are caused by factors like allergy, contact dermatitis, hives, and many other reasons.

This infection can be treated either with oral medications and by applying steroids, or by using other alternative medicines. This  provides some information on the same.

Most people experience red bumpy rash in different forms - like lumps, bumps, blisters, and pimples, at least once or twice in their life. Even children and babies are prone to them, in the form of diaper rash. This rash is a type of skin disorder, caused by either contact dermatitis, hives, or allergies. It does not cause major complications, however, some of the rashes combined with conditions like fever may be an indication of serious illnesses. Common places for them to appear are: face, armpits, groin, back, etc.

This condition gives the skin a reddish appearance and it also makes the skin dry and scaly, with an itchy feel. These types of skin rashes are caused mainly by garden plants or weeds, insect bites, chemicals, medication, or diet and are mostly non-recurring. Sometimes, when they are caused by an allergic reaction, they are not only irritating, but are also embarrassing. The infection causes more discomfort and pain, especially, when it appears near the groin or the genital area, or as an underarm rash, and on the face.

A type of rash known as dermatitis, is the most common among the various types of rashes. When these itchy red bumps appear on the skin, a symptom of swelling or puffiness and irritation of the skin occurs. Rashes that appear in hair-growing areas like armpits, are called hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

This is a common rash known as hives. It is considered as a severe infection that requires medical attention. Certain hives are caused by histamine, which is released in the body as a response to an allergen.

These allergens are triggered by certain foods, medicine, bug bite, or a virus. Skin rash hives are usually reactions to allergen, medication, or an infection, which can also appear on people as a stress rash.

Eczema is a itchy bumpy rash, which mostly affects children and is also known as topic dermatitis. Eczema are known to cause a dry, chapped, and bumpy skin area near the elbows and knees. The more serious cases of eczema can lead to red, scaly, and swollen skin, which can be on any part of the body.

Irritant contact dermatitis is caused after contact with a skin irritant, such as a chemical, soap, or detergent. Sunburn is also considered as a kind of irritant dermatitis due to its red color, and the itching that occurs while it is healing.

Allergic contact dermatitis is caused when a body comes in contact with an allergen. An allergen is anything that can cause an allergic reaction, such as rubber, hair dye, nickel, any metal. People who have nickel allergy get a red, scaly, and crusty rash, where the metal touched the skin. Urushiol which is an oil or resin contained in poison ivy, oak, and sumac, can also be a cause of rashes.

The time taken by skin rashes range from immediate to days, and when they appear, it is noticed because of the irritation caused. The condition gets better if treated as soon as possible. Here are some of the tips that can help one to deal with this condition

• There is an urge to scratch when a rash occurs, which should not be done, as it takes longer to heal, and chances of developing an infection or scar are high.
• A visit to a dermatologist is necessary, as they are the only one who can identify the type of the rash. They can give the best treatment for any type of rashes.

• An eczema rash can be treated with moisturizers called emollients, which help in retaining water in the skin and also, soothe the itchy feeling.

• For poison ivy rash, a cool shower and calamine lotion will be the best treatment. If the infection is severe, it can be treated with a liquid or oral pill medicine, called antihistamine, to decrease the itch and redness.

• An allergen-caused rash such as hives would require a doctor's attention. A detailed information about the kind of food, substance, medicine, or insect, that has caused the rash should be provided to the doctor. A medical test to determine which type of allergens are causing the trouble, will also be needed.

The best way to deal with this skin condition, is to find the cause of the infection and treat them.

Disclaimer: This story is for informative purposes only, and should not be used as a replacement for expert medical advice.