How to Cure Itchy Red Spots

Allergic reactions cause rashes or hives, while insect bites or bee stings leave behind angry welts. Constant itching disrupts sleep and may disturb daily routines. Once you discover the cause of the red bumps, you can prevent the skin condition from worsening and relieve the hot, itching pain with over-the-counter medications and ointments.

Things You'll Need

• Calamine lotion or anti-itch creams
• Antihistamines
• Oatmeal
• Washcloth

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Instructions

• 1

  Cover the itchy, red spots with calamine lotion or anti-itch creams containing camphor or menthol. Avoid rubbing the lotion or cream into your skin. Gently dab it over the spots to keep from irritating the skin. Apply the anti-itch solution according to the dosage requirements on the container.

• 2

  Take an antihistamine to help alleviate itching. Skin irritations resulting from allergic reactions to poison ivy or oak, or hives caused by certain medications may benefit from antihistamines. Take the medicine only as directed.

• 3

  Fill a bathtub with lukewarm water. Sprinkle three cups of oatmeal into the bath water. Sit in the bath for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the oatmeal to sooth itchy skin. Pat skin dry gently with a towel and avoid rubbing.

• 4

  Wet a washcloth with cold water. Lay the cloth over the red spots to cool and relieve the burning and itching.