Medicine category
Skin treatments
Creams, ointments and tablets used for rashes and skin conditions.
This page is not a prescription
It does not tell you what to take or how much. Only a clinician who has assessed you can do that. Call 112 if you feel severely unwell.
What a clinician considers
What the rash looks like on examination, where it is, how long it has lasted, and whether it is infected.
Common examples
- Emollients
- Topical steroids
- Antifungal creams
Some options in this category are available without a prescription. A pharmacist can advise.