Coping Ideas - Health Tips { { { { { { Health Tip: Take Care of a Rash { { { { { { | | Summer Skin Hazards Slideshow (HealthDay News)—Rashes can occur for various reasons, including medical conditions and reactions to products, foods or medications. Here are suggestions on how to care for your skin during a rash, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine: - Don't scrub your skin.
- Try not to use soap, but a mild cleanser instead.
- Wash skin with warm �?not hot �?water, and gently pat it dry.
- Don't cover the rash with cosmetic lotions or ointments.
- If you've recently tried any new cosmetics or lotions, stop using them.
- Expose the rash to the air as much as possible.
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