What topical ointment is good for treating wind rash?
I have developed hives on my body, and they are very itchy, with many red bumps on the skin. May I ask what topical ointment can be used to relieve the symptoms?
Doctor's answer (1)
Rubella is primarily a self-limiting disease; treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and preventing complications. However, appropriate selection of topical ointments can help alleviate itching and discomfort caused by the rash.
Over-the-counter medications, such as anti-inflammatory creams containing 1% hydrocortisone or antipruritic creams containing diphenhydramine, can be applied locally to relieve skin symptoms. Additionally, mild moisturizers or products containing colloidal oatmeal, such as oatmeal bath products, may help soothe the skin and reduce itching.
Hydrocortisone butyrate cream and mometasone furoate cream are both topical glucocorticoids with anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antipruritic, and anti-exudative effects, which can also be effective in treating rubella. Butyl ester of flufenamic acid cream is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties, and is also suitable for treating skin itching caused by rubella.
If high fever, joint pain, or other severe symptoms occur, prompt medical attention should be sought, and a qualified physician should assess whether further treatment is necessary. If experiencing any physical discomfort, it is recommended to visit a hospital for evaluation and examination, and actively cooperate with treatment to avoid delaying the progression of the illness.
