Question 1

my daughter is almost 10 months and has a rash on her back. it looks like a heat rash, no redness. i meant to grab the hydrocortisone cream, but i applied the benadryl cream on accident. i immediately washed it off using baby wash and water. ?

Accepted Answer

Sounds fine: Benadryl cream for a few minutes or more, on a 10-month old, should not have any noticeable effect. If such a baby has ill symptoms such as fussiness, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or pain, she may have some other illness instead of just a heat rash. If worried, parents may contact their pediatrician for advice or an in-person exam.

Question 2

i have a heat rash on my right hand and was wondering if antihistamines would help or if not what is the best way to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: This appears to be a contact allergy or irritant reaction and as such an antihistamine would not likely do anything. Avoidance of the contact agent and a topical cortisone cream may help.  In the future, attaching a photo of the rash may help us answer your question more accurately.

Question 3

how can i identify if my baby has heat rash or eczema? her rashes are red and its flaky on her face, because of dryness her cheek has a small cut now.

Accepted Answer

DERMATITIS: Heat rash are usually in the body, fine, itchy  and flaky. Eczematoid rash are localized in any part of the body, cubital, popliteal, face and characterized by your description. It responds to moisturizer or steroid cream.

Question 4

hi dr, i get repeated rashes the underside of my breast for which i am currently using dermikelp as i do not want to use cortisone. is this caused due to heat rash as i do suffer from the heat. what else can i do to ease the situation?

Accepted Answer

Rash: A rash under breast could be yeast infection. Try an anti yeast cream and keep the skin dry once rash is gone

Question 5

i am having red rashes on my arms since last 1 week. i started getting burning sensation since last 2 days and also rashes increased. they look like ring worm but am not sure if they can be heat rash or something else. wanted to know the dr's opinion?

Accepted Answer

Have to see it: Rashes are best diagnosed by having a healthcare professional look at it.  Recommend that you see your provider or setup a telehealth consult so that you can be treated with the appropriate medication if needed.  Ringworm does have a circular raised appearance, it can itch or burn and spreads easily. There is an antifungal cream that you can use, sometimes takes weeks for it to go away.

Question 6

what is a heat rash?

Accepted Answer

Fine red rash: Medical term -- miliria rubra.  Fine red bumps all over sweaty areas, with sometimes burning, tingling or itching.  Also called prickly heat.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of heat rash?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of Heat rash include::   Red skin, Red bumps, Itching.

Question 8

how come i have a constant heat rash ?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: Heat rash should resolve with cooling of the skin and after the sweat glands "calm down".  It is caused by blockage of the glands and resultant swelling and inflammation.  Your "heat rash" could be something else entirely and I recommend you have it evaluated by a physician.

Question 9

calamine lotion good for heat rash?

Accepted Answer

Calamine: Calamine won't fix the underlying problem. It might be a little drying. Wouldn't be the first choice for heat rash but might help to manage symptoms.

Question 10

how to treat a heat rash on a penis?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Heat rash usually occurs in the skin folds as intertrigo resulting from "over-heat and over-growth of local fungus", which is usually treated with improving local hygiene with good ventilation, cleansing &amp; drying, judicious use of topical use of anti-fungal + steroid cream like clotrimazole _ hydrocortisone. If not effective in a week, seek evaluation + counseling timely... Best wish...

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My daughter is almost 10 months and has a rash on her back. it looks like a heat rash, no redness. i meant to grab the hydrocortisone cream, but i applied the benadryl cream on accident. i immediately washed it off using baby wash and water. ?

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I have a heat rash on my right hand and was wondering if antihistamines would help or if not what is the best way to treat it?

A member asked:

How can i identify if my baby has heat rash or eczema? her rashes are red and its flaky on her face, because of dryness her cheek has a small cut now.

A member asked:

Hi dr, i get repeated rashes the underside of my breast for which i am currently using dermikelp as i do not want to use cortisone. is this caused due to heat rash as i do suffer from the heat. what else can i do to ease the situation?

A member asked:

I am having red rashes on my arms since last 1 week. i started getting burning sensation since last 2 days and also rashes increased. they look like ring worm but am not sure if they can be heat rash or something else. wanted to know the dr's opinion?

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What is a heat rash?

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What are the symptoms of heat rash?

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How come i have a constant heat rash ?

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Calamine lotion good for heat rash?

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How to treat a heat rash on a penis?

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