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I get a red heat rash in my scap when i am in the heat with or without a hat on , what do i do ?

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Dr. JAYENDRA SHAH answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Thanks for asking!: Please use some daily care by screen creams. Heat can make such problem try to use hat-cap also limit sun exposure time too.

Answered 9/12/2013

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A member asked:

I get a red heat rash in my scap when i am in the heat with or without a hat on , what do i do ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. JAYENDRA SHAH answered

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