Rash at Night, Gone in the Morning? Why it Happens and What You Can Do About it?

Reasons For Itchy Rash At Night, Gone In The Morning

Itchy Rash at night gone in the morning, well it could be due to many reasons. The following are some of the common reasons for it;

1. Urticaria (Hives)

The reason for your rash at night gone in the morning could be due to Hives. Itchy red bumps which pattern like hives, caused by type 1 hypersensitivity reaction in response to histamine, blood plasma leaks out of small blood vessels in the skin. This is due to any medication, or environment, or food allergen. Can also be stress or exercise-related or an unknown cause.

Treatment

The best treatment for hives is to identify and remove the trigger, but this is not an easy task. Antihistamines are usually prescribed by your doctor to provide relief from symptoms.

• Apply cool compresses or wet cloths to the affected areas.
• Try to work and sleep in a cool room.
• Wear loose-fitting lightweight clothes.

2. Scabies

The earliest and most common symptom of scabies is itching, particularly at night. An early scabies rash will show up as little red bumps, like hives, tiny bites or pimples. In more advanced cases, the skin may be crusty or scaly. Scabies will usually begin in the folds and crevices of the body — particularly between the fingers, under the arms, on the wrists, buttocks or belt line, around the nipples for women, and on the penis for men. Mites also tend to hide in, or on, the skin under rings, bracelets or watchbands or under the nails. The head and face are not affected, except in children or those with weak immune systems.

Treatment

The following treatment should be followed for a rash at night gone in the morning. Thoroughly massage Permethrin Cream into all skin surfaces from the head to the soles of the feet. It is critical to apply this to every square inch of the body, not only where the rash is. Apply between the finger and toe creases, in the folds of the wrist and waistline, in the cleft of the buttocks, and on the genitals and in the belly button. Keep the nails clipped short. Leave on overnight, and then remove it by bathing and shampooing (usually sooner for young children). One may notice mild itching, burning, or stinging sensation after applying. This is usually just a minor, temporary reaction to the medication. If the hands or any other part of the body is washed during the treatment period, new cream must be reapplied immediately.

3. Bed Bug Bites

Bedbugs are a possible cause for a rash at night gone in the morning. They are small blood-sucking insects that live in cracks and crevices in and around beds. They crawl out at night and bite exposed skin to feed on blood. Bedbug bites are painless, but some people experience a reaction to them. This can occur from a few minutes after being bitten up.

Treatment

Bed bug bites usually fade in a few days. If they’re very itchy, you can buy a mild steroid cream (such as hydrocortisone) or antihistamine tablets to relieve the itch.
It can help to;

• Inspect your mattress and bed regularly for signs of an infestation and get professional advice if you think you have bedbugs
• Avoid buying second-hand mattresses and carefully inspect second-hand furniture before bringing it into your home
• Keep your bedroom tidy and remove clutter

4. Contact Dermatitis

It is another possible explanation for your rash at night gone in the morning. This rash occurs when certain substances come into contact with your skin. Contact dermatitis causes a localized rash on the skin which may be red, sore, itchy, and have bumps or blisters.

There are two kinds of contact dermatitis;

• Irritant contact dermatitis
• Allergic contact dermatitis.

Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Irritant contact dermatitis is more often painful than itchy and is caused by a substance damaging the part of your skin where it comes into contact. Contact with acids, soaps, detergents, fabric softeners, or other chemicals may cause irritant contact dermatitis.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Allergic contact dermatitis is caused by exposure to a substance or material to which you have become extra sensitive or allergic. Common causes include fabrics, clothing, soaps, and nail polish. Rubber gloves are one of the most frequent causes of occupational allergic contact dermatitis.

Treatment

The definitive treatment of irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) is the identification and removal of any potential causal agents.

• Wash your skin with mild soap and cool water right away, if you can. You may get rid of all or most of the problem substance. That could help cut back on symptoms.
• When the rash covers only a small area, hydrocortisone cream may be all you need for relief.
• For blisters, apply a cold moist compress for 30 minutes, three times a day.
• Oral antihistamines can help relieve itching.

Stop worrying about your rash at night gone in the morning. See a dermatologist nearby or ask a dermatologist online.

Dr. Pamela Dias