Home Remedies

• Thoroughly wash contacted skin within 10 minutes using soap and water or rubbing alcohol
• Apply cold compresses on any weeping blisters - (Burrow's solution or a mixture of 3 tsp baking soda in one tsp water)
• If rash is widespread use Aveeno in the bath
• Plain calamine lotion (without Benadryl) will soothe itching and help dry blistering lesions
• Oral antihistamines such as Benadryl may help the itching
• Keep area clean particularly after blisters have broken
• Do not cover affected area with occlusive dressings
• Wear loose breathable clothing