Heat rash of rather prickly heat is common in infants but can also be found in children and adults. Rashes can be seen on the skin due to the hot and humid weather conditions. Too much of sun rays on the skin can block the seat glands which are present on the skin thus causing some itchy spots which becomes a reason for tremendous discomfort. The prickly heat also occurs when sweat gets accumulated after doing exercise. But the main reason is due to the effect of UV rays of the sun on the skin.
The prickly heat mainly occurs over the top of the arms, neck and back. Tiny blisters can be found all over the body; especially where the sun rays falls directly on the skin. However, to avoid such prickly heat during the hot weather conditions one needs to make arrangements to let his/her skin breathe during the warm condition.
Several red bumps and small blisters may occur on the skin folds. It can appear in the armpits and diaper areas among the babies. There would be an itching sensation all over the body during the infection. The heat rash can sometime impair the body’s ability to cool itself and increase the risk of heat exhaustion which if not treated becomes the reason of heat stroke.
There are some measures by which heat rash can be prevented from occurring or if occurred can be treated. The measures are herein written below:
- Applying of sun cream with a minimum SPF 15 before moving out in the sun is highly suggested. If one stays back for more than 3 hours then reapplication of the sun cream is needed.
- During the hot climate condition, wearing of cloths which are of loose fitting or made up of cotton or natural fiber. Wearing of a hat will also help you to keep your body from direct sunlight.
- Wipe away the sweat from your body so that it won’t clog into your seat glands.
- Eating of fruit like watermelon, pineapple or cucumber helps to replace lost fluids. Mint tea reduces the body temperature.
- Oils made of lavender and chamomile soothes and cools the skin when applied on it.
- Greasy moisturizers should not be applied over the burns, this helps spreading of the infection.
If the measures are taken properly then one can get a bit of relief from this type of infection.
