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How to Get Rid of an Allergic Reaction Rash on the Crease of My Arm

Allergic reaction rashes are caused by an inflammation response from exposure to something that your body deems as a threat. They can be mild or severe and sometimes require emergency medical treatment. There are a few steps that you can try in your home for mild allergic reaction rashes.

Things You'll Need

  • Benadryl
  • Hydrocortisone Cream
  • Calamine Lotion
  • Appointment with your Physician
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Instructions

  1. How to Get Rid of an Allergic Reaction Rash on the Crease of My Arm

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      Take 25 mg of Benadryl when you first start developing a rash, and every 6 hours thereafter, not to exceed 100 mg per day, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Benadryl stops the effects of histamine in your body which causes rashes and itching.

    • 2

      Apply an ample amount of hydrocortisone cream directly to the allergic reaction rash. This will help to alleviate your symptoms and clear up the rash.

    • 3

      Apply an ample amount of calamine lotion to the rash once the hydrocortisone cream has dried. This will help to stop itching and will heal the rash.

    • 4

      Avoid the item that caused your allergic reaction rash. Often, people develop these rashes after switching laundry detergents, soaps, or lotions.

    • 5

      If the allergic reaction rash does not resolve in 1 to 2 days, visit your physician. He may give you prescription strength anti-histamines and lotions to apply to the affected area. He may also elect to perform allergy testing to determine what you are allergic to to prevent further episodes.

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