Question 1

how can i best cure or relieve heat rash symptoms?

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Topical care: To decrease occlusive clothing and use mild emollients and topical antipruritics is a first step. Stay cool, lots of fluids and decrese perspiration.

Question 2

what's the best way to treat/get rid of heat rash (aka sweat rash) or prickly heat? how long does it usually last?

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Heat rash: Keep the skin cool and should improve over a few days

Question 3

what's the best way to treat a heat rash?

Accepted Answer

: Put a cool cloth on skin ,or take a cool bath or shower. Use a moisturizer with wool fat that helps sweat ducts from getting clogged. Don't use greasy or oily moisturizers, cosmetics or other products that can block pores.

Question 4

whats the best way to deal with heat rash?

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: Avoid the heat, keep cool and keep the area dry.

Question 5

could you please describe heat rash and how do you cure it?

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Heat rash: "prickly heat" occurs when persons get hot and sweaty, tyically in the summer. Blocked pores (sweat ducts)  are believed to be the cause. Common sites affected are under clothing and at friction points. Sometimes a rash can be due to a detergent of softener allergy. Keeping skin dry and cool is the best treatment and it should resolve the problem if it is truely heat rash.

Question 6

wat is the best treatment for heat rash?

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Heat Rash Treatment: Since heat rash is essentially a sensitization reaction to "heat" the choice of treatment is to allow the natural healing of the skin and an avoidance of further exacerbations (more sun, scratching, chemicals, etc) common treatments involve mild cortisone or other corticosteroid creams, cool environment, and avoidance of tight or occlusive clothing articles. Goes away on its own even doing nothing.

Question 7

how do i prevent or cure heat rash?

Accepted Answer

Prevent heat rash: Avoid conditions that lead to excessive sweating and wear sweat-wicking clothing.

Question 8

is there a cure for heat rash from too much sun exposure?

Accepted Answer

Irritation?: If your skin is irritated from the sun, moisturize it, but if you have developed a superficial skin inflammation, you need to see your doctor for best advice on topical treatment.

Question 9

why is my infants heat rash only on her face? what's the best way to help her heal fast?

Accepted Answer

Face rashes: Rashes are very common in infants, who have very sensitive skin.  Using a hypoallergenic washes and moisturizers such as Cetaphil or Aquaphor will keep the skin healthy are more resistant to rashes.  Avoid using baby wipes on the face as well, as most contain alcohol and can be abrasive.

Question 10

i have developed what i believe is either heat rash/prickly heat or some kind of skin fungus. is there a way to figure out which?

Accepted Answer

Visual evaluation : Skin things usually require a vivid detailed description or direct visual exam. Since this forum does not include any ability to view photos or other uploads, you may just need to have it seen when it finally bothers you enough.

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