I asked in general health and got zero responses. Maybe people in P& S can help.....
2007-07-09 07:29:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I'll add that this is for a teenage boy. He gets it on his legs and I was wondering if hair has anything to do with it.
2007-07-09 08:40:10 · update #1
Stay out of the heat.*
2007-07-09 07:32:46 · answer #1 · answered by Check this out! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put some corn starch in a sock or a nylon knee-high and then tap it on your skin. The corn starch will go through the sock/knee-high and sprinkle just the right amount of corn starch on your skin which will prevent/treat heat rash.
Do this a couple of times daily until it's cleared up. Make sure the skin is completely dry or the corn starch will clump.
To prevent heat rash, do this right after drying off from a shower, before you get dressed.
If you're asking this question for a baby's heat rash - do this every time you change the diaper. Once again, make sure the skin is completely dry.
2007-07-09 07:35:00 · answer #2 · answered by kristikclark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several things that you can do to prevent getting Heat Rash. The first thing is to make sure and dress lightly. Basically dress in as few clothes as possible, just make sure and stay presentable. Keep your skin cool and as dry as possible. If possible try and schedule out door activities in the early morning or late evening times and not during the heat of the day. Make sure and keep your skin clean and have good hygiene. Try not to be overly active when in the heat because of the sweating. If you are unable to prevent Heat Rash from developing there are several different treatments that you can try. Heat Rash does not usually require medical attention. First and fore most, do not use any creams on a Heat Rash unless a doctor does prescribe or recommends them for you to use. In most cases ointments and creams can cause a rash like this to worsen because it keeps it moist. Cool baths or showers can help relieve the symptoms of the itching. Bathing in oatmeal mixes or using oatmeal soaps can help stop the itching and speed the healing process. You can also use powders that contain Corn Starch as they help keep the skin dry. Keep the area that is infected with the rash exposed and as dry as possible. Anti itch medications such as Benadryl can be helpful for those suffering from a severe case of Heat Rash
2007-07-09 07:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by Pearl Wagoner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I asked in general health and got zero responses. Maybe people in P& S can help.....
2015-08-26 05:08:46 · answer #4 · answered by Lia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't know how to prevent them but try putting cortisone cream on it, it should help! Put aveeno powder in the bathtub, it should help for the itching!! Good luck!
2007-07-09 07:34:19 · answer #5 · answered by CTU 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
all of the other answers are good, but I would also consider Gold Bond Medicated Body Powder...to me it works a lot better than baby powder
2007-07-12 21:27:05 · answer #6 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just bathe frequently and use a bath powder like Shower to Shower. No problem! Good luck.
2007-07-09 07:32:24 · answer #7 · answered by SavvySue 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
keep your body cool. if u get heat rash than u can put a cool wash cloth on it and it goes away.
2007-07-09 07:33:26 · answer #8 · answered by luvstoshoptillidrop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To prevent it, use lots of cornstarch body powder,,,to treat it, if you didn't use the powder, a hydocortisone cream...
2007-07-09 07:32:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
take a bath and put baking soda in the water.
keep area dry
2007-07-09 07:32:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋