Prickly heat, also known as miliaria, and heat rash, which affects adults as well as babies, especially in hot, humid weather, are other names for the condition.
Heat rash symptoms can range from superficial blisters to deep, red lumps, and some types can feel prickly or extremely itchy. Heat rash happens when blocked sweat ducts (pores) trap perspiration under your skin.
The best way to treat heat rash symptoms is to cool your skin and stop sweating. Heat rash typically goes away on its own, but severe forms may require medical attention.
When some of your sweat ducts clog, perspiration gets trapped beneath the skin and instead of evaporating, causing it to swell and rash, this is the cause of heat rash.
Although the exact cause of blocked sweat ducts is not always known, a number of factors, such as the following, appear to be involved:
Immature sweat ducts.Heat rash can appear in the first week of life, particularly if the baby is being warmed in an incubator, is dressed too warmly, or has a fever. This is because a newborn’s sweat ducts aren’t fully developed and can rupture more easily, trapping perspiration beneath the skin.
Tropical climates.Heat rash can occur in hot, humid conditions.
Physical activity.Heat rash can be brought on by strenuous activity, hard labor, or any activity that makes you perspire a lot.
Overheating.Heat rash can result from generalized overheating, such as wearing too much clothing or using an electric blanket while you sleep.
Prolonged bed rest.People who spend a lot of time in bed, particularly those who are feverish, are also susceptible to developing heat rash.
Infants typically have the rash on their neck, shoulders, and chest, but it can also appear in the armpits, elbow creases, and groin. **Symptoms–**Adults typically develop heat rash in skin folds and areas where clothing causes friction.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
APIS MELLIFICA 30The desire and propensity to bathe in cold water and uncover for relief from the burning sensation are the key factors that call for the use of Apis Mellifica. It soothing the burning and prickling sensation in heat rash cases. The skin eruptions are very sensitive to touch and are red. The person feels worse when he or she is in a warm room and on the toilet.
SULPHUR 200The top homeopathic remedy for heat rash itching and burning is sulphur. The skin exhibits eruptions, either pimples or pustules, with itching. Scratching the eruptions is the general relieving factor found in the majority of people needing Sulphur. The itching and burning become intolerable at night, and getting warm in bed excite the itching. Aversion to bathing is another key symptom. Washing and bathing worsen the itching in such people. In
NATRUM MUR 30Natrum Mur is the best homeopathic treatment for heat rash that worsens with exertion. Natrum Mur can be used in cases of heat rash where eruptions and itching worsen with exertion in physical activities. Shooting pain appears in the eruptions following exertion. Itching, stinging, and pricking sensation are also prominent. Worse in heat of sun. Better in open air. Natrum Mur patient may have a high craving for salty food.
HEPAR SULPH 30Hepar sulph is very effective for heat rash with pus-containing eruptions, which are extremely sensitive pustules on the skin with intense pricking and burning stinging sensations. Almost all people who need hepar sulph have excessive sweating.
ACONITUM NAPELLS 30-When a child develops itchy, red bumps on their body, feels better in the open air, itches more in a warm environment, and may also make a lot of water demands, aconite is the best remedy.
CHAMOMILLA 30The best treatment for children with heat rash and itching that worsens at night is chamomilla. In most cases, the child will also show a strong desire to be carried by their parents.
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