A skin rash is a change in how your skin looks or feels, showing up as redness, bumps, blisters, itching, dryness, or scaling. It can come on suddenly or build over time, and may stay put or spread. Rashes have many causes, including allergic reactions, infections, and irritants. When in doubt, it's okay to get it checked.

Keep the skin moisturized with aloe or a fragrance-free lotion, drink plenty of water, and use cool baths or compresses to calm inflammation. Protect it from more sun with sunscreen, clothing, and shade. Peeling is the skin healing, so don't pick at it.

See a provider if a rash or sunburn is widespread and painful, comes with fever or signs of infection, blisters or forms open sores, or doesn't improve with home care in a few days. For severe sun poisoning, go to the nearest ER.

Several home remedies can help treat a skin rash. Applying a cold, damp cloth can reduce inflammation and itching. Aloe vera gel is also effective in cooling and calming the skin, reducing irritation, that’s why is also important to avoid irritants -like perfumes- that may worsen the rash and to keep the skin hydrated with hypoallergenic moisturizers.

Skin rashes can be caused by factors like food/medicine allergies, infections, heat, chronic conditions, and contact with irritants. Something to consider is that chronic conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea can lead to recurring rashes as well.