To get rid of heat rash, start by moving to a cool, dry environment and removing any unnecessary clothing to reduce sweating and let your skin breathe[2]. Heat rash often resolves on its own within 24 hours if you avoid heat and humidity[2].
- Wear loose, light cotton clothing to prevent further irritation and keep your body cool[2].
- Take cool or lukewarm baths, or use a cold compress (such as a damp cloth or an ice pack wrapped in a towel) on the rash for 5–20 minutes at a time, repeating as needed[2][3].
- Avoid scratching the rash—pat or tap it gently if itchy[2].
- Use air conditioning, showers, or fans to keep your body’s temperature down, and sleep with light bedding[2].
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids (preferably water) to prevent dehydration[2].
- Try home remedies like applying aloe vera gel (soothes skin and reduces inflammation), taking a lukewarm bath with oatmeal, baking soda, Epsom salt, or a paste made from neem powder and water[1][3].
- Dust unscented talcum powder on sweat-prone areas to help absorb perspiration and keep pores clear[1].
- Apply over-the-counter creams such as calamine lotion, menthol, camphor-based creams, or hydrocortisone cream (avoid hydrocortisone on the face unless directed by a healthcare professional)[2][7][8].
- If the rash seems infected (blisters with pus, fever, swollen lymph nodes), seek medical advice, as antibiotics may be needed[5].
If self-care does not resolve the problem in a few days, or if you have severe symptoms, consult a healthcare provider[5].
References
- [1] Home Remedies for Heat Rash – Healthline
- [2] Heat rash: Symptoms, treatment, appearance, and causes – Medical News Today
- [3] Home remedies for heat rash: 12 natural methods – Medical News Today
- [5] Heat rash – treatments, symptoms and causes – healthdirect
- [7] Heat Rash – International Hyperhidrosis Society
- [8] Miliaria – StatPearls
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