Skin Rash from a Soap Reaction

Because you use soap to clean your skin, you might not expect it to cause any health problems with your skin. Soap can be a cause of a rash as part of a health issue called contact dermatitis.

Skin Rash

• A skin rash is inflammation of your skin that can occur as part of contact dermatitis, which usually is triggered by an allergic reaction to irritants with which your skin comes into direct contact.

Causes

• Fragrances in soap can cause a skin rash as part of an allergic reaction. Your skin could also develop a rash in reaction to chemical irritants in the soap, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Treatment

• The best treatment for a skin rash caused by a reaction to soap is to avoid that soap. Medication such as hydrocortisone or antihistamines can help relieve the symptoms of an allergic reaction, according to the Mayo Clinic.