Rashes and Hives
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:
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Acute hives: Sudden onset, usually from allergens (foods, drugs, insect bites)
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Chronic hives: Persist for more than 6 weeks, often with no clear trigger
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Contact dermatitis: Caused by direct skin exposure to irritants or allergens
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Heat rash: Results from blocked sweat glands, common in hot climates
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Drug-induced rashes: From medications or herbal supplements
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Autoimmune-related rashes: Associated with lupus, eczema, or psoriasis
Common Causes:
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Food allergies (e.g., shellfish, nuts, dairy)
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Environmental allergens (pollen, pet dander)
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Insect bites or stings
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Chemicals in skincare or cleaning products
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Infections (viral, bacterial, or fungal)
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Medications (e.g., antibiotics, NSAIDs)
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Emotional stress or hormonal shifts
Severity Causes:
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Large or spreading rashes
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Accompanying swelling of the lips, face, or throat (anaphylaxis)
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Recurring episodes with no clear trigger
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Underlying chronic inflammation or autoimmune conditions
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Secondary infection from scratching
When to See a Doctor:
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Hives or rashes accompanied by difficulty breathing or swallowing
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Rash with fever, joint pain, or swollen glands
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Persistent symptoms lasting longer than a week
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Open sores, pus, or spreading redness (possible infection)
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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
activated charcoal
aloe vera
bamboo
beeswax
myrobalan
berry flavor
bifidobacterium bifidum
bisabolol
bovine
burdock
chamomile
copper
cucumber
endo-peptidase
evening primrose oil
gotu kola
immunoglobin G
Japanese sophora
l-histidine
lactobacillus casei
licorice root
linoleic acid (LA)
lovage
magnesium
marshmallow
nattozimes
nettle
purified silver
slippery elm bark
trypsin
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
zinc
bentonite
sarsaparilla
yellow root
parthenium
chickweed
typhonium
clerodendrum indicum
paederia foetida
rubia cordifolia
lingusticum wallichii
yarrow
prickly ash
morus
silk tree
juniper berries
amber
sweetgums
oriental arborvitae
birch
sheep's sorrel
assam indigo
wintergreen
camphor oil
cleavers
fungal enzymes blend (proprietary)
wood betony
white oak
melaleuca alternifolia
geranium
arnica
sea salt
16 carbon alkyl
Angelica archanglica
Amber
akebia
Asoka
Alkylamide (unspecified)
Abies alba
Aloe Polysaccharide
Arisaema erubescens
Adhumulone
Alpha-Humulene
Alpha-terpineol
Aloe Polysaccharide
acacia
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Abrus
Alchornea
American Pawpaw
Arnica (unspecified)
Albizia
Activated Charcoal
Aloe vera
Anserina
Almond Oil
Amber resin
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Akebia (unspecified)
American Liverleaf
Anemone
Aquilegia formosa
Asam gelugor
Allantoin
Abrotanum
Axocopaque
Amomum (unspecified)
Alsonia scholaris
Actaea spicata
African Basil
Aloe
Acemannan
Ananain
Alum
Argan nut oil
Abuta
Alkanna
American Bittersweet
American Chestnut
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Ash (unspecified)
Assam Indigo
Atlantic Cedar
Australian Sandalwood
Bee Propolis
Betuligneol
Betony
Borax
Beeswax
Bifidobacterium infantis
Baikal Skullcap
Blue Flag
Bergenia Pacumbis
Biopeptide
Baliospermum
Black spruce
Blubber oil
Benzalkonium chloride
Blepharis
Blackbrush
Burdock
Balsam Poplar
Bovine (unspecified)
Barleria
Big Quaking Grass
Bougainvillea
Brazillian peppertree
Bugbane
Bisabolene
Bisabolol
Benzoin
Blend (Mineral)
Benzoic acid
Bogbean
Birch (unspecified)
Borate
Black Poplar
Blue Wiss
Bacillus (mixed)
Banyan
Benzyl benzoate
Benzoin siam
Balsam of Peru
Buchu (unspecified)
Butter oil
Borage
Birch
Black root
Bamboo
Black Walnut
Bittersweet
Bovine (unspecified)
Burning Bush
Bergenia
Breckland Thyme
bitartrate
cucumber
Centaury
Cyperus (unspecified)
Cinnamomum tamala
Coral
Cream
Calotropis gigantea
Caper spurge
Chenopodium Oil
Coriander
Carvacrol
Candelilla wax
Cyathula
Cocoa Butter
Cod Liver Oil
Columbine
Commiphora gileadensis
Cockroach
Cabbage Rose
California Spikenard
Camphor
Chinese Chive
Chinese Clematis
Copper
Copper Yeast
Clematis (unspecified)
Cedar
Campylandra fimbriata
California Peony
Centipeda minima
Clown's Mustard Plant
Corktree
Catechin (unspecified)
cypress
Cowslip
Camphor
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
Chrysantellum americanum
Copper
Chinatree
Chamomile
Cosmos
Castile Soap
Chiococca alba
Cocklebur
Ceylon Spinach
Ceramides
Copaiba Oil
Cicada
California False Hellebore
Catlaw Buttercup
Crioceras
Caratuberside
Dye Indigo
Dragon's Blood (unspecified)
DIVI-DIVI
Docosanoic acid
Diatase
Daphne
Dioscorea oppositifolia
Dogwood (not specifed)
Devil's Club
Dianthrone
David's Milkberry
Dwarf Nettle
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
Dendramine
Eastern Red Cedar
Erythropalum scandens
Emulsion
Emu Oil
English Plantain
Eupatorium
Euphorbia (unspecified)
Evening Primrose oil
Fang-Feng
Frog
Ficus religiosa
Fatty Acid Esters (Unspecified)
Fern
Ficin
Fleabane (unspecified)
Fish protein
Fruit acid (mixed)
Fringed Pink
Frankincense
Fumaritory
Fireweed
Fish peptides (unspecified)
Four leaved grass
Goldenrod
Gallic Acid
green algae (unspecified)
Genipap
Glycolic acid
Glyceryl oleate
gamma-terpinene
Gumweed
Genipa americana
Golden Eye-grass
Gland (mixed)
Grapeseed Oil
Galium (unspecified)
Geranial
Glyceride (unspecified)
Gardenia jasminoides
Ghatti
Geranium
Galbanum
Gland (mixed)
Golden Willow
Heather
Henbane
Horn
Horn
Heartsease
Heliopsis
Humboldt Lily
Hyacinth (unspecified)
Himalayan Cedar
Homalomena
Hellebore (unspecified)
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Hyperimmune milk peptides
Henna
Hempnettle
Hydrogen peroxide
Hairy Fig
Indian Nightshade
Indian Sarsparilla
Indian Cassia
Indian Frankincense
Indigo pulchra
Isopropylmyristate
Isobutylamides
Immortelle
Jewelweed
Jojoba Oil
Jack-in-the-pulpit
Jimson weed
jojoba
Japanese camphor
Japanese Pine
Jamaican Sarsaparilla
Jessica's Sticktight
Lactobacillus pentosus
Ledebouriella (unspecified)
Lesser speargrass
Lactobacillus (unspecified)
Lichen Oil
Lophira lanceolata
Linseed Oil
Lindera (unspecified)
lac resin
Lanolin
Lotus (unspecified)
Lactic Acid
Lentein
Lotus
L-Histidine
Lanolin
Lygodium
Lithospermum erythrorhizon
Leptadenia
Lantana camara
Large-Leaved Linden
Leptospermum scoparium
Lily
Luo Han Guo
Lymph
Liverwort
Loranthus
Lubricant
Lysimachia
Labdanum
Mesua
Missouri Snakeroot
Myrcene
Marjoram
Mustard (unspecified)
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
Mimosa pudica
Mexican Sarsaparilla
Magnesium borate
Mountain mahogany
Maratime Pine
Matapalo Tree
Mangostin
Mantis Egg Case
Mahonia (unspecified)
Microtea debilis
Mosannona depressa
Meadowsweet
Mountain Ash
Marking Nut Tree
Manchurian Thorn
Manzanita
Nettle (mixed)
Nonionic surfactant (unspecified)
Night jessamine
Night-Blooming Cereus
Oak (unspecified)
Oligopeptide (unspecified)
Ocotillo
Ornamental Jewelweed
Orchid
Oregon Grape
Oldenlandia
Orchid tree (unspecified)
Octyl Glycerate
Premna
P. nigraclens (unspecified)
Psacalium peltatum
Piperoylpiperidine
PolyLipid delivery
Peony
Procaine
Praying mantis
Pyrogenium
Pacific Poison Oak
Pepper Bark Tree
Polypodium (unspecified)
Poplar (unspecified)
Plant oil (unspecified)
Peacocks Tail
Polypodium
Pine
Panthenol
Poke
Porcine (unspecified)
Pentatropis capensis
Paederia foetida
Paper mulberry
Plumbago zeylanica
Parthenium
Pimpinella
Persimmon
Porcine (unspecified)
Pedra hume
Polygonatum cirrhifolium
Pokeweed
Prickly Chaff Flower
Peat
Paeonia moutan
Pig
Pollen (unspecified)
Pyrophyllite clay
Queen's Delight
Rubus (unspecified)
Raspberry (various)
Rugose Rose
Red Sandalwood
Raspberry (unspecified)
Raspberry
Red seaweed (unspecified)
Red Raspberry
Rose
Rhododendron (unspecified)
Rhus glabra
Spotted Geranium
Sinapis arvensis
Silkmoth
Stephania root
Speedwell
Snail
Sausage Tree
Sarsaparilla
Spikenard
Sodium Bicarbonate
Squawvine
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Smilax
Sanguisorba
Southernwood
Spiraea (unspecified)
Semiaquilegia
Soapberry
Sesame Oil
Sphaeranthus indicus
Silk Tree
Sapindus mukorossi
Summer Savory
Semecarpus anacardium
Sheep Sorrel (herb powder)
Sarsaparilla (mixed)
Skunkvine
Stachytarpheta cayennensis
Shataverins
Sesame Oil
Silver
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Suspension matrix
Sulfur
Sweet Bay
Storax
Sandy Everlasting
Stone Root
Styrax balsam
Scots Pine
Servicetree
Silver (usp)
Sulfate (unspecified)
Sulphur
Tetracyclic oxindole alkaloids
Terpinen-4-ol
Tripeptide
Tyrosinase
Thuja
triterpenic acid (unspecified)
Tree of heaven
Tamarix (unspecified)
Tolu Balsam
Tree Peony
Turtle
Takuna
Three Leaf Caper
Turtle Head
Transforming growth factor
Tansy
Tea Tree
Toadflax (unspecified)
tripeptide (unspecified)
Tea Tree Oil
Thuja plicata
Taraxacum (unspecified)
Undeca-2E, 7Z, 9E-Trienoic Acid Isobutylamide
Vitamin E (beta tocopherol)
Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate)
Vitamin A (retinyl acetate)
Veronica
Vitamin D
Vitamin D3
Verbascoside
Velvet
Vitricin
vegetable oil
Willow (unspecified)
Water Lily (unspecified)
White Heather
Wild Hyacinth
Wrightia tinctoria
Witch Hazel
White Oak
Willow
White Poplar
Wild Thyme
White Mustard
White Hellebore
Wood Betony
Willow Bark
Waltheria ovata
Willow Bracket
Xanthophyls
Yellow-Fruit Nightshade
Yam (unspecified)
Zinc alpha-ketoglutarate
