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Heat rash in Babies: Best ways to Treat and Prevent

June 3, 2020 by Dr.Deepak Leave a Comment

Heat rash is a skin condition that often affects babies and children in hot and humid weather conditions. These rashes also called as prickly heat rash can feel itchy, uncomfortable, and prickly.  Summer night can be difficult for babies as heat rash can keep your baby up all night, scratching those itchy, red bumps.

Babies are mostly affected because they tend to have warmer body temperature than adults. Because their sweat glands are less developed, their skin is not effective at regulating body temperature. Babies tend to have more skin folds, which can trap more heat and sweat. Although heat rash is not usually dangerous, but it indicated that baby is risk of overheating that can cause several other serious issues.  So it’s very important to keep the baby cool and comfortable which can quickly clear up the rash.

What causes heat rash in Babies?

Heat rash in babies develops when sweat ducts in the skin are blocked due to excessive sweating creating small fluid filled red bumps or blisters on the skin. It is most common during summer months, when weather is hot and humid.  Tight fitting clothes and repetitive friction or rubbing in the skin make it worse.

Most affected areas on babies are:

  • Neck folds
  • Armpit
  • Elbow and knee creases
  • Inner thighs

Types of heat rash

There are 3 types of heat rash or miliaria

Miliria rubra: This is the common type of rash which happens when there is blockage in the sweat glands near the outer superficial surface of the skin. It usually doesn’t need treatment as it goes away when body is cooled.

Miliaria crystalline: This is least severe form of heat rash. It happens when there is a blockage in the sweat glands deeper in the epidermis. This type of heat rash can cause tiny clear or white blisters. Usually topical treatment is all needed.

Miliaria profunda: This is severe type of heat rash and need immediate attention. This is the result of sweat leaking into the middle layer of skin (dermis). Besides itching, babies may also experience with intense flushing and burning sensation.

heat rash in babies
heat rash in babies

What are the symptoms of heat rash in babies?

Baby heat rash appears as clusters of tiny red bumps or clear vesicles commonly see on face and in the skin folds of neck, upper chest, arm, legs and groin. The skin tends to be hot and flushy with itching, tingling and prickling sensation. Your child can’t tell you how he feels but it can keep your baby up all night, scratching those itchy, red bumps.

Treatment of Heat rash in Babies

In most cases, the rash will go away on its own fairly quickly without any treatment. But in rear case, if the child starts having fever or you see pustules and swelling over the rash visit the doctor immediately. Don’t use thick creams, lotions or prickly heat powder as they further clog the pores and worsen the rash. Follow the below mentioned suggestions for management of prickly heat.

  1. Shift the baby in cooler and well ventilated area, keep the skin cool and dry.
  2. Apply cool compress in affected area.
  3. Wash away oil and sweat with mild soap and cool water, then gently pat the skin dry.
  4. Clean the skin folds regularly to avoid sweat and dirt trap in the skin.
  5. You can use air conditioning or fans to help keep the skin cool but don’t put your child in direct fan or A/C.
  6. Breast feed your baby regularly, give adequate water to help maintain hydration.
  7. Use loose fitting light clothes to you baby, let the skin breathe.

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Remedies For Heat Rash During Summer

May 22, 2011 by Dr.Deepak 5 Comments

Heat rash, also called prickly heat or miliaria is a common problem during summer months. Heat rash develops due to the obstruction of sweat ducts. The rash is not usually serious problem and goes away within 2-3 days after you avoid hot environment, but it can be itchy and uncomfortable. Here we discuss about remedies for heat rash during summer months.

Who is at Risk?
Heat rash is more common in babies, but anyone who is exposed to hot and humid climate can develop heat rash. People who might have risk of developing heat rash are those who are over weight, those who exercise in hot and humid environment and military troops.

What are the risk factors?

  • High temperature
  • High humidity
  • Fever
  • Sunburn
  • Tight garments
  • Saunas and steam rooms
  • Excessive sweating

Remedies for heat rash

Heat rash usually resolves on its own after avoiding the hot and humid environment. If the rash or itching persists, soothing lotions like calamine lotion, boric acid or menthol may be applied. Topical application of anhydrous lanolin may give more effective result. Oral antihistamines like Benadryl or Claritin may help stop itching. For more severe cases mild over the counter topical corticosteroids may be applied. Oral or topical Antibiotics and antiseptics may be used to prevent bacterial infections.

How to prevent Heat rash?

  • Avoid exercising in hot and humid environment
  • Try not to sweat more
  • Don’t use polyesters and nylon cloths, wear loose cotton clothing
  • Cool water or frozen compresses will soothe the affected area. Remember not to leave the packs for more then 10-15 minutes.
  • Better ventilation and temperature maintenance with fans and air conditioning is recommended.
  • Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration and body temperature.
  • Take a cool shower or bath

When to seek medical care?

Seek medical care immediately if you or your child has the following:

  • Headache
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Fever
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Pus within the affected area
  • Increase redness, pain or swelling around the affected area.

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