Guide on Remedies for Heat Rash & What You Can Do To Avoid It
REMEDIES FOR HEAT RASH – Are you having a problem with heat rash? Here is a guide on how to prevent it and to ease it when it happens.
Undeniably, even if the summer season is over in the Philippines, there are still days when the heat of the sun is intense. Many people even notice that the heat nowadays is far worse compared to before – most likely because of the deteriorating environment.
Amid the wet season which has already started in the country, there are only a few days when rain is happening. Thus, many people still got summer season dilemmas like health conditions such as a heat rash.
Are you one of those who are having problems with heat rash? It happens when the blocked pores trap the perspiration under the skin.
Based on an article in Mayo Clinic, the remedies for heat rash are mostly ointments that must be applied to the affected area of the skin. Here are the ointments that you may turn to:
- Calamine Lotion – This ointment will help soothe the itching caused by the heat rash.
- Anhydrous Lanolin – This ointment helps prevent the blockage in the duct and stop the new lesions to form again.
- Tropical Steroids – This is usually used in the most serious cases of heat rash.
Aside from the remedies for heat rash, there are ways on how to prevent it. Based on the article, here are some of the things that you can do:
- Use a loose dress when the weather is hot. It is advised to wear lightweight clothing that can take the moisture away from the skin.
- As much as possible, be in an air-conditioned area.
- Use cool water in taking a bath and as well as a non-drying soap. Do not towel off but air-dry your skin.
- Avoid ointments and creams that contain mineral oil and petroleum as they can further block the pores.
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