In summer, babies with heat rash on the neck should lower the indoor temperature, reduce the thickness of clothes, keep the skin dry and apply medication.
1. Reduce the ambient temperature: Generally prickly heat is in the hot summer, you can reduce the indoor ambient temperature, such as open the window to keep ventilation, open the air conditioning to reduce the indoor temperature, etc., so that the indoor temperature is in a more appropriate state.
2. Reduce the thickness of clothing: do not give the baby too much clothing, try to open the neckline, so that the body heat can be emitted.
3. Keep the skin dry: keep the skin clean and dry to reduce the frequency of heat rash.
4. Apply medication: Topical medication such as glycerine lotion and glucocorticosteroids (e.g. hydrocortisone cream) can be applied under doctor’s supervision to relieve itching and speed up the dissipation of heat rash.
If the baby heat rash does not subside for a long time or even aggravate the symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor for a clear diagnosis, and follow the doctor’s instructions to carry out targeted treatment, so as not to miss the opportunity for treatment.