2006-07-12 13:40:59 · 15 answers · asked by ah64dtk 4 in Health ➔ Men's Health
In most cases, heat rash will clear up on its own in a few days if the affected area is kept cool and dry. So cool your body in an air-conditioned room or with a fan, or take a cool shower or bath and let your skin air dry. If you can't cool down right away and you continue to sweat, don't add any antiperspirant, lotion, insect repellent, or powder to your skin -- these may trap more sweat, making your symptoms worse.
Once the skin is cool and dry again, apply calamine lotion or an over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream to relieve itching. Don't use any type of oil-based product, which might block your sweat glands.
If your prickly heat does not go away within a few days, or if you develop an infection where the bumps have burst, you may need medication, so call your doctor.
How Can I Prevent It?
To prevent heat rash, avoid situations that can lead to excessive sweating, such as hot, humid environments and strenuous physical activity. In hot weather, use air conditioning, fans, and cool showers and baths to stay cool; dry your skin thoroughly; and wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothes.
2006-07-12 13:42:43 · answer #1 · answered by Manda 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hydrocortisone Cream
2006-07-12 20:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by wolfmano 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put heat on it. Then take a warm shower and rinse off with rubbing alcohol. That's gonna sting some so put a little salt on it to soothe the pain.
2006-07-12 20:44:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try folding up cornstarch in a handkerchief then use it to pat the powder onto the heat rash.
2006-07-12 20:44:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a cool shower ti get the temp of your skin down. Then use a moisture lotion with aloe
2006-07-12 20:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by miso1cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep it cool and dry dont put any ointments on it that will clog pores, wash 2x daily with a liquid soap that contains salacilic acid
2006-07-12 20:54:13 · answer #6 · answered by june ッ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
caladryl lotion avoid heat cold shower and medicated powder u can buy
2006-07-12 20:54:31 · answer #7 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take an oatmeal bath in lukewarm water
you can use the pink calamine lotion but don't put any other kind of lotion on it
2006-07-12 20:42:54 · answer #8 · answered by Kryztal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all i do is put some moisterizing lotion on my heat rashes and then it starts to heal...........they hurt like hell!!
2006-07-12 20:42:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cornstarch is the old fashion way.
2006-07-12 20:43:42 · answer #10 · answered by rottenkid4560 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋