HOW TO GET RID OF HEAT RASHES NATURALLY

A heat rash is a common rash on the skin that can show up when you’re hot or you sweat a lot. It can make parts of your skin feel prickly or sting due to overheating. It can itch a lot, but it’s not dangerous.

Heat rash also known as miliaria, sweat rash, or prickly heat, can appear anywhere on the body. People may experience uncomfortable, itchy, burning, or prickly sensations.Heat rash really isn't much of a health concern.

However, if left untreated, the condition can cause pus-containing blisters (miliaria profunda) and lead to infection.Anyone can get a heat rash, but it's more common in babies and young children. Active people, newborns in incubators, and people on bed rest with fever also are more likely to get it.

What Causes a Heat Rash?

Heat rashes happen most often in humid, hot weather.

When you sweat too much, the ducts from the sweat glands in your skin become blocked.

This causes your sweat to leak into surrounding tissue, which leads to irritation and redness. You may feel the prickly sensation that gives this condition its name.

Heat rash can clear up by itself in a few days, but there are also treatments people can do naturally to help relieve itching and cool the skin 

What Does a Heat Rash Look Like?

It looks like tiny bumps surrounded by red skin. It usually happens on clothed parts of your body, like your:

*Back

*Belly

*Neck

*Upper chest

*Groin

*Armpits

 Can a Heat Rash Spread?

Yes, it’s possible for a heat rash to spread to other parts of your body. That happens due to clogged sweat pathways.

Rashes are more likely to spread on parts of your body where your clothes are tight against your skin. That’s extra true when you sweat.

You don’t have to worry about spreading a heat rash to other people, though. It’s not contagious.

Natural Methods To Get Rid Of Heat Rash

1.Ice packs or cold cloths

Cold compresses are great for soothing irritated skin. Face cloths soaked in cold water, or ice wrapped in a cloth, can reduce the pain and irritation associated with heat rash.

2.Aloe vera

Aloe vera is an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic that can cool down the skin while preventing infections. Aloe vera gel is a famous cure for sunburn but it also works for prickly heat. This can help soothe swelling and pain. Use aloe vera gel directly on your heat rash to relieve the discomfort.

3.Apply calamine lotion

Using calamine lotion can help to relieve itching. However, it can be very drying on the skin, so it might be a good idea to use a moisturizer alongside it to prevent further irritation to the skin. 

4.Take Cool Baths and Showers  
A cool bath or shower can do double-duty:It cools down your body.A gentle wash can unclog pores that are contributing to the rash.When you get out, if possible, you should let your skin air-dry rather than rub it down with a towel. 

5.Avoid Thick Personal Care Products

Heavy moisturizers, lotions, and ointments can further clog your pores, which can make your heat rash worse.Choose lighter-weight products for the summer months, or skip them altogether while your skin recovers from heat rash.

6.Take an Anti-Itch Bath 

This is easy to do at home using oatmeal, baking soda, or Epsom salt. Any one of those will relieve the itchiness of your heat rash. Don't use bubble baths or bath bombs, even if their ingredients sound soothing. They may also contain ingredients that dry or irritate your sensitive skin. 

7.Get Out of the Heat 

You don't want to let yourself overheat when you already have a heat rash. Avoiding heat and staying in an air-conditioned environment as much as possible can help. If you don't have access to A/C, consider fans, especially to keep your bedroom cool overnight.

If you cannot cool down your home, consider going somewhere cooler. That could include the mall, a movie theater, a restaurant, or a friend's house.

How Can You Prevent Heat Rash?

The key is to try to stay cool and avoid sweating a lot. Some tips that can help are:

Wear loose, lightweight clothes made of cotton.

Cool off with fans, cool showers, and air conditioning when you can.

Try to do things outdoors during times of the day when it’s cooler 

References

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-rash-prickly-heat/

https://www.aocd.org/page/Miliaria

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5574071/

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Kikelomo Abegunde is a graduate of human kinetics and health education . She is a health educator and fitness advocate, who enjoys writing Physical Health, Fitness& Nutrition articles .

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