Heat Rash Treatment and Prevention
Heat rash is common skin infection caused due to exposure of skin to extreme hot conditions or due to overheating. The common name for heat rash includes miliaria or prickly heat. Other types of heat rashes include heat hives or sweat retention. Heat rash is commonly prevalent in hot humid weather and occurs on body areas where perspiration accumulates. Usually, condition resolved in one to few hours without treatment but in severe condition heat rash treatment is required.
Although heat rash is common in babies and small children but it may affect adults in extreme hot, humid conditions. It appears as large, red raised welts over the skin. It usually occurs on the clothed part of the body like abdomen, upper chest, skin folds, neck, armpits, back and groin etc. Heat rash can affect anyone but especially infants, children below age of 5, obese people and athletes and individual with the congenital absence or decreased sweating are at higher risk of having heat rash.
Heat rash is caused when sweat gland become clogged and sweat can't get out of the skin and instead accumulate underneath the skin surface causing inflammation and rash. In severe form heat rash can affect the heat regulating mechanism of the body and can cause fever and heat exhaustion. Therefore, seek heat rash treatment before condition get worse and unbearable.
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In mild cases, signs and symptoms of heat rash can be controlled by taking following preventive measures:
- Avoid overdressing
- Avoid wearing tight clothing
- Don't make use of creams or lotions as it can clog sweat ducts
- Avoid exposure to extreme hot or humid climate
- Allow skin to breathe
Natural Treatment for Heat Rash
- Apply aloe vera gel on the affected area. It helps to sooth the infection and provides relief from itching
- Using Avocado is also beneficial. It contains Vitamin E and linolenic acid which regenerates skin and soothes irritation and rashes
- You can also use lavender. It contains anti-bacterial properties which prevent heat rashes
In addition to all, the best heat rash treatment is to avoid exposure to hot/humid conditions and to keep the affected area. Use of antihistamines creams and medicine also provide relief from heat rash but you should consult your doctor before use.
