Rashes can start for a variety of reasons, but most of them are easily treatable. The treatment of a particular rash will depend on the cause. First look at the way the rash is distributed. Where is it? When does it show up? If the rash is generalized all over your body (has spread everywhere), it's more likely to be an allergy to something you've eaten, either a medication or food. If a rash is only under your clothes, it could be either an allergic reaction to the material you're wearing or to heat. The cause of spot rashes is usually environmental. If your rash is accompanied by other symptoms, including fever, nausea, chills, or pain, visit a doctor. You may have caught a virus that causes a rash as one of its symptoms. If you also have an itchy throat or are having trouble breathing, then call emergency services because this may be a life-threatening situation. The color and texture of the rash can tell you a little about what the likely cause might be, so you'll be able to treat it more effectively. Try to leave the rash alone as much as possible while you look, and avoid scratching or prodding at it too much. Rinse it with cool water and natural soap and pat it with a clean, dry towel to dry the rash thoroughly. If it is red, itchy, and goes white when you press it, it might be an allergic reaction, or contact dermatitis from some local irritant. If a rash has a strange pattern, is scaly, very itchy, or has an odor, it's likely a fungal infections. If the rash follows a straight line away from a single red bump, it's probably insect bite. If the rash is elevated and yellowish with a red base, and is quite painful to the touch or has fluid draining from it, then it's infected and needs to be shown to a doctor. All rashes are caused by something. To treat the rash effectively, you need to try to determine the cause. Ask yourself the following questions to try to narrow down the causes: Have you come into contact with any fabrics, chemicals, or animals that may have triggered a skin rash? Is the rash located in an area that gets particularly sweaty on your body? If your rash seems to worsen when you sweat, or in the middle of the day under your clothes, it's likely that the rash is caused by some environmental irritant, like a fabric or a product. Have you switched any soaps, fabric softeners, or used a new hygiene product recently? This could be the cause. Have you eaten anything unusual recently, that may have caused an allergic reaction? Have you used any new cosmetic, cream, or medication? Some over-the-counter or prescription medications may also cause skin rashes. If your rash is accompanied by other symptoms, including swelling, difficulty breathing, or nausea, it might be a sign of an allergic reaction that needs treated immediately. Does the rash seem to come and go with no warning or signs at all? Some skin rashes may be caused by autoimmune disorders that are genetic. While these may be treated with over-the-counter options, the root cause of rash will need to be addressed by a doctor. Make an appointment to speak with a doctor regarding any unusual skin rashes, or rashes that don't heal quickly. Often, skin rashes are difficult to diagnose and many look very similar, making them difficult to treat on your own. Any rash that does not resolve within two weeks of topical treatment should be reported to a doctor. Skin rashes can be caused by many things, such as various autoimmune disorders and plain old stress. Any rash that is extremely painful or won't heal with over-the-counter medication in about a week needs to be checked out by a doctor.

Summary: Examine the spread and location of the rash. Examine the rash itself. Try to determine the cause of the rash. Talk to your doctor.

Whenever you notice someone around you speaking English, try to understand what they're saying. As you improve your English speaking ability, you'll be better able to comprehend what people are saying when they're speaking English to other people. Native English speakers can sometimes talk really quickly and be difficult to understand. Work to comprehend what they're saying by paying close attention. Don't be rude and eavesdrop on someone just because they're speaking English, but listening to what they're saying can help you build your English speaking ability. Put on the news or watch a program that uses only English so you can hear how certain words and phrases are used. Go to the movies to watch English-speaking movies. The more you hear the English language, the more natural you'll sound when you speak it. Look for news programs such as BBC Worlds, which can be found online as well. Purchase or rent English-speaking movies so you can watch them at home. Select English subtitles so you can see the English translation while you're watching TV or a movie in your native language. Tune into radio stations that speak English and pay close attention to what people are saying and how they're saying it so you can work to sound more natural when you speak. In addition, listen to the songs that are sung in English so you can get better and understanding the language and learning the phrases people use. Download a radio application to your computer, smartphone, or tablet so you can listen to English radio stations even if you don't have any playing in your area. Podcasts are radio programs that you can download and listen to at any time. They're great to use to improve your English speaking because of how many different types there are. You can choose from podcasts that discuss popular culture, news, music, history, and many other topics. Find one that interests you with hosts that you like and listen to them when you get a free moment. You'll also learn something about the topic the podcast discusses. On a smartphone or tablet, use a podcast application to download episodes. Download podcasts designed to help you learn English such as Voice of America: Learning English or LearnEnglish Podcasts from the British Council.
Summary: Pay attention to people when they speak English. Watch English television to hear how the language sounds. Listen to English-speaking radio to improve your comprehension. Download English podcasts to your computer, smartphone, or tablet.