Other names for Rashes and Hives

Dermal inflammation
Skin eruptions
Urticaria

Synopsis of Rashes and Hives

Rashes and hives are common skin reactions that can result from allergic responses, irritants, infections, immune dysfunction, or environmental exposures. A rash refers broadly to any area of irritated or inflamed skin, while hives (urticaria) are raised, itchy welts that usually appear suddenly and can move or fade quickly. While many cases are mild and self-limiting, some reactions indicate more serious allergic conditions or chronic immune imbalances. Identifying the underlying cause is crucial for appropriate treatment and prevention of recurrence.

Types:

• Acute hives: Sudden onset, usually from allergens (foods, drugs, insect bites)

• Chronic hives: Persist for more than 6 weeks, often with no clear trigger

• Contact dermatitis: Caused by direct skin exposure to irritants or allergens

• Heat rash: Results from blocked sweat glands, common in hot climates

• Drug-induced rashes: From medications or herbal supplements

• Autoimmune-related rashes: Associated with lupus, eczema, or psoriasis

Common Causes:

• Food allergies (e.g., shellfish, nuts, dairy)

• Environmental allergens (pollen, pet dander)

• Insect bites or stings

• Chemicals in skincare or cleaning products

• Infections (viral, bacterial, or fungal)

• Medications (e.g., antibiotics, NSAIDs)

• Emotional stress or hormonal shifts

Severity Causes:

• Large or spreading rashes

• Accompanying swelling of the lips, face, or throat (anaphylaxis)

• Recurring episodes with no clear trigger

• Underlying chronic inflammation or autoimmune conditions

• Secondary infection from scratching

When to See a Doctor:

• Hives or rashes accompanied by difficulty breathing or swallowing

• Rash with fever, joint pain, or swollen glands

• Persistent symptoms lasting longer than a week

• Open sores, pus, or spreading redness (possible infection)

• Rash following a new medication or supplement

Natural remedies for Rashes and Hives

Aloe vera: Soothes and cools inflamed skin, helping relieve itching, redness, and irritation. Useful for rashes caused by sunburn, heat, or minor allergic reactions.

Chamomile: A calming herb with antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be applied topically as a compress or consumed as tea to ease systemic inflammation.

Oatmeal baths: Colloidal oatmeal reduces itching and inflammation, especially for hives, eczema, and contact dermatitis. Add to a lukewarm bath and soak for 15–20 minutes.

Licorice root: Contains glycyrrhizin, which soothes skin irritation and supports adrenal function in chronic stress-related hives. Use topically or in internal formulas (with caution).

Slippery elm bark: Forms a protective mucilage on the skin when applied as a paste or taken internally for systemic inflammation.

Vitamin C: A natural antihistamine and antioxidant that reduces immune hypersensitivity and supports healing of irritated tissues.

Probiotics: Restore gut balance, especially when food sensitivities or histamine intolerance contribute to chronic rashes or hives.

Magnesium: Calms nerve endings and reduces itching. Can be used orally or topically (e.g., Epsom salt baths) for added skin relief.

Ingredients

These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Rashes and Hives

Abrus
Abuta
Acacia
Achyranthes
Agrimony
Akebia
Albizia
Alchornea
Alkanna
Allantoin
Aloe vera
Alstonia scholaris
American Liverleaf
Amor seco
Anemone
Anserina
Aquilegia formosa
argan nut oil
Arisaema
Asam gelugor
assam indigo
Baikal Skullcap
Baliospermum
banyan
Barleria
bee propolis
bentonite
Bergenia
betony
birch
bisabolene
bittersweet
black poplar
Black spruce
Blepharis
blubber oil
blue flag
bogbean
borage
Bougainvillea
Brazilian peppertree
burdock
burning bush
Calotropis gigantea
camphor oil
Campylandra fimbriata
cedar
chamomile
chickweed
chinatree
Chiococca alba
cleavers
Clerodendrum indicum
cocklebur
copaiba oil
coriander
corktree
cowslip
cucumber
Cyathula
David\'s milkberry
dendramine
devil\'s club
divi-divi
Dwarf Nettle
emu oil
Erythropalum scandens
Eupatorium
fang-feng
Ficus religiosa
fireweed
fleabane
four-leaved grass
frankincense
Galbanum
Gardenia jasminoides
Genipa americana
genipap
geranium
golden eye-grass
Golden Willow
gotu kola
Gumweed
Heartsease
heather
Heliopsis
henna
Homalomena
Immortelle
immunoglobin G
Indian nightshade
Indian sarsparilla
Japanese sophora
Jessica\'s sticktight
Jewelweed
jojoba oil
juniper berries
Labdanum
Lantana camara
Large-leaved linden
Ledebouriella
Leptadenia
Leptospermum scoparium
Lesser speargrass
licorice root
Lindera
linseed oil
liverwort
Lophira lanceolata
Loranthus
lotus
lovage
Lygodium
Lysimachia
Mahonia
Manchurian thorn
manzanita
Marking Nut Tree
Marshmallow
Matapalo Tree
Meadowsweet
melaleuca alternifolia
Mesua
Microtea debilis
Morus
Myrobalan
Nettle
Night jessamine
Oak
Ocotillo
orchid
oriental arborvitae
paederia foetida
Pedra hume
Pentatropis capensis
Pepper Bark Tree
Persimmon
Pimpinella
Plumbago zeylanica
Pokeweed
Polypodium
poplar
Premna
prickly ash
Psacalium peltatum
Queen's Delight
Rhododendron
Rhus glabra
rose
Rubia cordifolia
Rubus
Sandy Everlasting
Sanguisorba
Sapindus mukorossi
sarsaparilla
sea salt
Semecarpus anacardium
Semiaquilegia
Servicetree
sheep's sorrel
silk tree
Silkmoth
Sinapis arvensis
Skunkvine
slippery elm bark
Snakeroot
Soapberry
Southernwood
Speedwell
Spikenard
Spiraea
Stachytarpheta cayennensis
Stephania root
Stone Root
Storax
Sweet Bay
sweetgums
Szechuan lovage
Takuna
Tansy
Taraxacum
Tea Tree Oil
Terpinen-4-ol
Thuja
Toadflax
Tree of heaven
Turtle Head
typhonium
Verbascoside
Veronica
vitamin C
vitamin E
Waltheria ovata
White Heather
White oak
White Poplar
Willow
Witch Hazel
Wood betony
Wrightia tinctoria
Yarrow
Yellow root
Yellow-Fruit Nightshade
Zinc