How to Treat Brazilian Pepper Rash
- 1). Wash the rash with water and a mild soap. Use a soft washcloth and avoid touching the rash with your bare hands.
- 2). Moisten a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and apply it to the rash.
- 3). Rinse the area and pat it dry gently.
- 4). Dip another cotton ball in Calamine lotion and apply it to the rash. Calamine lotion may help soothe the rash and reduce any itching.
- 5). See your doctor if the Calamine lotion does not offer relief, or your rash persists. You may need a prescription-strength corticosteroid cream, such as hydrocortisone. The over-the-counter formulas are typically too weak to treat a Brazilian pepper rash. Apply the prescription cream to the rash as directed.
- 6). Take an oral medication, if your doctor recommends it. While oral antihistamines will not likely treat your Brazilian pepper rash, corticosteroids like dexamethasone or prednisone may help.