There are various different treatments for hay fever rash, which can also help ease the more common symptoms of hay fever too. They include:
91. Antihistamines
Antihistamines, such as fexofenadine and diphenhydramine, help relieve itching and are a common treatment for hives.
They are typically used to treat hives, and may not be as effective at helping clear other rashes.
2. Cold compresses, calamine lotion and colloidal oatmeal baths
All of these remedies have the ability to cool and calm irritated and itchy skin, regardless of what may be triggering it.
Colloidal oatmeal baths reportedly have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties due to the presence of soothing compounds, such as Vitamin E, ferulic acid, and avenanthramides.
Studies have shown that oatmeal has both barrier repair and moisturising properties.10
3. Topical steroid creams
These creams, which include over-the-counter products, such as hydrocortisone, desonide and clobetasol, are commonly used to treat eczema and allergic contact dermatitis.
All topical steroids should be used with particular care if you are using them on your face.
They should never be applied to the delicate skin around your eyes.
4. Moisturising creams
If applied several times per day, certain moisturising creams can help ease dry skin and reduce itching.
Moisturisers that contain emollient ingredients, such as petrolatum, mineral oil, squalene and dimethicone, help hydrate skin, as well as lock in moisture for longer.
5. Allergen avoidance
If you know what it is that you are allergic to, and it’s something that can be avoided, this could significantly reduce your hay fever symptoms.
Other avoidance tactics include, changing your clothes as soon as you get in from being outside, closing your doors and windows and avoiding venturing outside when the pollen count is particularly high.
6. Immunotherapy
Tends to be used by people who have severe allergies and can potentially reduce symptoms or possibly cure hay fever over time.
The treatment involves exposing you to small amounts of your triggering allergen (either as an oral pill or an injection).
Eventually, you will become desensitised to the allergen and your body will no longer produce the same reaction when it comes into contact with it.
If you believe you have a hay fever rash, speak to your GP or medical professional. They will be able to advise you on the best treatment, based on your symptoms.