2007-08-30 15:38:50 · 7 answers · asked by Harprit A 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Using a cornstarch powder (baby powder) on the area will help to clear it up. My daughter gets terrible heat rash on her neck, and the powder clears it right up!
2007-08-30 15:51:16 · answer #1 · answered by hockey_gal9 *Biggest Stars fan!* 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
BABY POWDER WITH TALC. Make sure it's the one with talc because the Cornstarch will react with the heat and can create bacteria making it an infection rather than a rash.
I went to the doctor today and thats what I was told to do about his rash.
2007-08-30 23:08:36 · answer #2 · answered by Shaynell R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Powders are not worth risk with newborns. Such as goldbond.
TREATMENTS
Prickly heat is curable. A combination of preventative measures and immediate treatment ensure quick recovery.
STEROID creams and ointments containing hydrocortisone should be applied 3-times daily to rash to relieve itching and irritation.
COOL showers or baths will help to keep itching under control and cleanse the skin.
BATHING in oatmeal mixes or with oatmeal soaps will stop itching and speed healing.
EXPOSE the rash to as much fresh air as possible. Never cover with bandages or tight clothing.
DRAWING ointments will aid in cleaning out areas which have blistered.
ANTI-ITCH medications, such as Benadryl, are helpful for those suffering chronic prickly heat.
ALOE VERA lotions will stop excessive itching.
2007-08-30 22:52:37 · answer #3 · answered by charontheloose 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My son had some really bad heatrash that wouldn't go away so I finally had to move up to some stronger treatments. I used some acne medicated cream containing salicylic acid and it went away. I thought that was way too harsh but after a week of trying to just keep him clean and cool and nothing working I gave up.
You can read more about treatments here:
http://www.drgreene.com/21_541.html
2007-08-30 22:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
keep the area clean and dry. bathe him every night and apply a little baby powder on the affected area. it'll clear up within a day or two.
2007-08-30 22:45:20 · answer #5 · answered by sanibrasil0428 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
removing the child from the triggering environment, such as dressing in less clothing, moving inside to a cooler, air conditioned environment, etc.
use mild strength topical steroids, although these usually aren't needed
calamine lotion
compresses with cool water
antibiotics for secondary infections
2007-08-30 22:49:25 · answer #6 · answered by I'm no expert.. 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if he's old enough, you could try a bit of benadryl if he seems to miserable. other than that, just keep him dry and put on as few clothes as possible. i think gold bond powder may help some too.
2007-08-30 22:47:29 · answer #7 · answered by racer 51 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋