Adult prickly heat and heat rash, there is no difference, but belongs to the same disease, prickly heat is the common term for heat rash.
1. Prickly heat is usually a superficial skin disease caused by the local skin being in a hot and humid environment for a long time, which leads to a lot of bacteria in the skin sweat and irritates the skin. This disease is not only seen in infants, but also in adults. It mainly manifests itself in the form of pinpoint-sized red papules or dermatomes on the localized skin, accompanied by symptoms such as tingling and itching.
2. When localized prickly heat appears, you can cooperate with the doctor to apply local glycerine lotion, hydrocortisone butyrate cream and other drugs for treatment, which can play the role of anti-inflammatory, anti-itching. And usually keep the skin dry and hygienic, so as not to aggravate the condition.
When adults have prickly heat, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and cooperate with the doctor for symptomatic treatment in order to minimize the adverse effects of the disease. The use of medication should follow the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication.