Hot and humid days can be uncomfortable enough, but add a skin rash into a mix of sweat, and you’ll likely find yourself concerned. Thankfully, heat rashes are usually not caused for alarm. It is also not uncommon for people to get heat rash at least once in their life. But if you are careful, you can help prevent them. Like sunburn, a heat rash, also known as prickly heat or miliaria, is a red rash on the skin. Compared to sunburn, heat rash can cause small, itchy, fluid-filled bumps on the skin, and it can be the skin that was never even exposed to sunlight. A prickly, burning, or itchy sensation may also accompany a heat rash.

2. 4 EFFECTIVE WAYS TO
PREVENT HEAT RASH

3. Hot and humid days can be uncomfortable enough, but add a skin rash into a
mix of sweat, and you’ll likely find yourself concerned. Thankfully, heat rashes
are usually not caused for alarm. It is also not uncommon for people to get
heat rash at least once in their life. But if you are careful, you can help prevent
them.
Like sunburn, a heat rash, also known as prickly heat or miliaria, is a red rash
on the skin. Compared to sunburn, heat rash can cause small, itchy, fluid-filled
bumps on the skin, and it can be the skin that was never even exposed to
sunlight. A prickly, burning, or itchy sensation may also accompany a heat rash.

4. Although it can appear anywhere in the body, heat rash tends to present around the
hair follicles in areas with increased sweating or friction, like in skin folds. This
includes the underarms, groin, neck, and places where clothing causes friction,
particularly on the back.
Hot, humid weather is a prime culprit. When sweat glands or pores get clogged,
sweat is trapped underneath the skin, later on, causing inflammation that creates an
itching or burning sensation. Babies are particularly likely to get heat rash,
especially if they are overdressed.
Most of the time, heat rash isn’t serious. It often goes away on its own at a cool
temperature. However, it can be very uncomfortable and can get worse if excessive
sweating continues.

5. In the tropical country we live in, heat rash can happen any time of the year.
Here are four ways on how you can prevent from getting it:
1. Wear loose, breathable clothing
Heat, friction, sweat, and tight clothing will give you heat rash in no time.
Instead, opt for loose, breathable clothing. Consider cotton, linen, or silk as
your ideal clothing options. More so, choose to wear light-colored clothing as
dark colors absorb more of the sun’s rays and heat.
2. Avoid intense exercise in high temperatures
Hot, humid weather already makes you sweat; why add exercise to the mix,
which could make you more prone to heat rash? If you need to workout,
consider going to an air-conditioned gym or plan an activity early in the
morning or late in the evening when the temperature is relatively cooler.

6. 3. Maintain clean skin with frequent bath or showers
If you want to prevent heat rash, don’t skip your skincare routine. Keeping your
skin clean helps your pores and sweat glands function more effectively without
the risk of getting clogged. Also, make sure you are drying yourself thoroughly
after a shower or an intense workout session.
4. Stay in a cool environment
Air-conditioning is your best bet in preventing heat rash. Staying in a cool
environment prevents sweat and heat rash. If you have to leave the house,
consider leaving early in the morning or late at night when the heat is not at its
peak. Bring a small fan and bottle of drinking water to combat the hot weather
too.

7. A doctor’s appointment usually is not necessary for heat rash. However, if your rash is more
severe, our SkinDoctors can help you by providing the proper treatment.
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REFERENCES:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heat-rash/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373282
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/understanding-heat-rash-treatment