Question 1

my 14 month old baby has bad heat rash. what can i use to clear it?

Accepted Answer

Heat rash: Keep her cooler and it will improve over next few days. If not get her examined as it may not be heat rash

Question 2

itchy bumps for a week now after going biking w/ sunscreen. seem to be clear/flesh colored until i scratch them and they turn red. is it heat rash?

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Maybe: "heat rash" is a pretty non-specific term.  The fact that the bumps have lasted a week or so means it's probably something a little more significant. The rash could be allergic in nature, whether to the sunscreen or something environmental. A trial of topical steroid cream, like hydrocortisone, may help, but if it doesn't improve in the next few days, i'd have it checked by your doctor.

Question 3

i have a what looks like heat rash on my feet for 4 days now, after applying apple cider vinegar. what can i use to clear this.

Accepted Answer

Hydrocortiso: You can apply %5 hydrocortison ointment 2-3 times /day for 4-5 days and it will resolve.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

there are bumps showing up on my butt cheeks. are they a heat rash or what?

Accepted Answer

Bumps Bottom: These like so many other things in medicine need to be looked at to tell what they are.  Just today my granddaughter had bumps on her bottom, I could not diagnose it with the pictures my daughter sent me, but easily diagnosed it when she brought her over and I could see them.

Question 8

i have a heat rash on my butt cheek what kind of  otc medicine can i use?

Accepted Answer

Zinc oxide: A true heat rash is a fungal infection with Candida Albicans (diaper rash).  It is treated with OTC anti-fungals.  Zinc oxide is also helpful for the irritation and redness.

Question 9

does heat rash spread?

Accepted Answer

Keep cooler: Heat rash usually resolves in a few days unless you continue to sweat too much.  So dress in cooler clothes or remove a layer of clothes, blankets, etc.  Try not to use any topical creams or ointments that can also hold in heat.  Keep  cooler and the rash should go away on its own.  Cool water will feel good on the rash. Solarcaine gel would help with comfort also.

Question 10

how to stop heat rash itch?

Accepted Answer

Keep dry: Try to keep the affected area as clean; and dry as possible.  Oatmeal soaks and salves are very useful in relieving the symptoms and helping to break the "itch/scratch" cycle; which is of utmost importance in allowing the skin to heal.

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My 14 month old baby has bad heat rash. what can i use to clear it?

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Itchy bumps for a week now after going biking w/ sunscreen. seem to be clear/flesh colored until i scratch them and they turn red. is it heat rash?

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I have a what looks like heat rash on my feet for 4 days now, after applying apple cider vinegar. what can i use to clear this.

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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.

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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?

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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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There are bumps showing up on my butt cheeks. are they a heat rash or what?

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I have a heat rash on my butt cheek what kind of otc medicine can i use?

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Does heat rash spread?

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