A lot of treatment strategies have been presented to help in treating skin rashes that are very common today.
Jock itch, athlete's foot, ringworm, dermatitis and a lot more are prevalent.
These affect millions of people around the world.
These rashes mean business also for a lot of pharmaceutical companies.
You can use creams and oral medications to treat these infections.
But with these, you need to spend a huge amount of money.
You have to know that there are simple remedies that you can do to get rid of these rashes.
Oatmeal is always available.
To make use of this method, there are some tips that you need to remember.
GET MATERIALS NEEDED You must secure the things that you need to do this remedy.
Make sure that you have an old-fashioned oatmeal at home.
Warm and cold water is also needed.
You must also have an old pantyhose or socks that is at least 12 inches long.
Make sure that the socks or the pantyhose has been washed properly.
There are some fungi and bacteria that can survive in these objects.
POUR THE OATMEAL Pour at least 2 cups of old-fashioned oatmeal inside the socks.
Old-fashioned oatmeal is preferred.
But if you only have the instant type, you can also use it.
You may add at least one teaspoon of dry milk.
Milk is very effective in keeping the moisture level of the skin healthy.
TIE THE SOCKS You have to tie the socks to ensure that the oatmeal and milk will not leak.
Tie it just above the oatmeal level.
Make sure that there is enough length of socks for you to hold it comfortably after.
Tie it once to secure the contents.
BATH WITH WARM WATER Tie the oatmeal bag in the faucet.
Set the water temperature to lukewarm.
The water temperature must just be right to soothe your body.
Hot water will dry you up.
Fill the bathtub.
You will notice that the water will appear to be murky.
This is due to the oatmeal that mixes with it.
Untie the bag from the faucet and submerge your body in the mixture.
Get the bag and dab it over the affected areas gently.
The oatmeal inside the bag will surely soothe your skin.
Just make sure that you will not rub it on the rashes.
DRY UP You must not rinse your body with soap.
Rinse your body using cold water.
Soap will just cause further irritations.
It will also remove all the nutrients and moisture that you got from the oatmeal bath.
Dry up using a clean towel and make sure that you do not rub the rashes to avoid more irritations.
Oatmeal is not only good for breakfast.
It is an effective remedy for skin rash.
It can heal rashes faster and can also give enough moisture for the skin.
Try to make use of this remedy by following the tips mentioned.
These will help you for sure.