PRICKLY HEAT
Prickly heat rash is a rash that can develop in hot and humid seasons and after a person sweats far more than usual and the ducts of sweat glands get blocked.
Babies and children can also get prickly heat rash during hot or humid weather because their sweat glands are not fully developed.
CAUSES OF HEAT RASH
Heat rash begins with excessive sweating, usually in a hot, humid environment. This causes the dead skin cells and bacteria on the skin to block the sweat glands. It forms a barrier and sweat is noy able to come out of the ducts and thus trapping the sweat beneath the skin, where it builds up, causing the characteristic bumps. As the bumps burst and sweat is released, there may be a prickly, or stinging sensation that gives this condition its name.
SYMPTOMS OF HEAT RASH
Small, itchy red bumps on the skin are the symptoms of heat rash. The rash may feel prickly, stinging or burning.
TREATMENTS OF HEAT RASH
Stay hydrated . keep yourself filled up with liquids and have lots of lemon water,cocnut water and butter milk
In most cases, heat rash will clear up on its own in a few days if the affected area is kept cool and dry. Avoid excessive heat and humidity and cool off with a fan, take a cool shower or bath and let your skin air dry, or if you have air-conditioning, use this to cool yourself. Once the skin is cool and dry again, don’t use any type of oil-based product, which
might block your sweat glands. Calamine lotion can relieve itching and irritation.
If your prickly heat does not go away within a few days, or if you develop an infection where the bumps have burst, you may need an advise by your Dermatologist