Heat Rash - Information on Heat Rash

Heat Rash Information

Heat rash can occur at any age but is most common in young children. It often appears in folds of the skin and on parts of the body where clothing fits snugly, including the chest, stomach, neck, crotch, and buttocks. If your child wears hats, the rash may even spread across his scalp or forehead. Heat rash occurs most often in hot, humid conditions, but you may develop it in cool weather if you are overdressed. It's most common in infants. Active people, newborns in incubators, and bedridden patients with fever also are more likely to get heat rash.

We have provided you here all symptoms, causes and treatment methods of Heat Rash.

Causes of Heat Rash

The cause of the Heat Rash is unknown.

Treatment of Heat Rash

Methods For Treating Heat Rash are :

1. Cool the area. Apply a cold, wet washcloth to the heat rash and surrounding area or soak in a cool bath or pool for at least twenty minutes.

2. Remove all restricted clothing. Tigh pants and shirts; heavy materials; lyrcra and spandex should all be exchanged for light, loose-fitting cotton clothes.

3. After taking a bath or using a washcloth, allow the area to air-dry rather than scrubbing with towels, which can further irritate the skin.

4. If the area itches or is painful, apply a calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream to the affected area. If the problem doesn't go away, or if it flares up, discontinue use of any creams or lotions.