Heat Rash Treatment

Heat Rash is a very normal condition that is usually associated with infants and children. However, heat rash does not only affect children, it affects adults very commonly too. Most adults, who spend a long period of time directly in the sun, or in a warm stuffy environment, face a higher risk of getting heat rash. Heat rash normally occurs when a person’s sweat duct gets blocked, because of which the perspiration gets trapped within the skin, trapping the rash-causing germs within it too. The rash can appear in the form of deep red bumps or even superficial blisters. The rash can also cause varying degrees of discomfort, ranging from a mild prickly sensation to intense itching. Heat rash treatments therefore would focus on providing a cooling atmosphere to the body.
The heat rash causes normally because of the clogging of the sweat ducts. The factors that could cause the ducts to get clogged are –

• Excessive sweating due to physical activity or even high and humid weather
• Immature or underdeveloped sweat ducts
• The use of a lot of skin ointments and creams

Heat Rash Remedy

In most cases, the heat rash goes away on its own, without any medication. However, some severe forms of the rash may need to be treated with medication. The use of Calamine Lotion and other topically applied steroids can help prevent the rash from recurring. The best way to relieve the heat rash symptoms and prevent it from occurring again is by keeping the skin clean, cool and dry at all times. Some other common heat rash remedies that can speed up the healing process are:

• Wearing light, lose and comfortable clothing, that do not cause any friction and help prevent a heat rash
• People who are prone to getting a rash should spend more time indoors, especially during the times when it gets very hot, like early afternoon.
• Do not use too many creams and ointments (or even oil) on the skin, as they block the pores
• It is a good idea to allow the skin to dry off naturally after taking a shower, instead of using a towel to dry yourself off. This is an effective hat rash remedy.
• Use a cool compress to calm skin that feels itchy

Most forms of the heat rash should get cured automatically in around seven to ten days. However, if the rash appears to be very intense or is accompanied by fever and chills, swelling or pain, it may be important to seek some medical assistance.