Heat rash, or prickly heat, in babies usually disappears after the skin is cooled and dried out, and in severe cases, medication is needed to relieve the discomfort.
Prickly heat is a superficial, inflammatory skin disease common in summer or hot environments. Baby prickly heat is mostly due to the hot and humid environment. After cooling and drying the skin, such as using ice packs and wearing loose clothing, prickly heat will soon disappear without the need for medication.
If prickly heat is more serious, it can be treated with topical medication such as glycerine lotion or hydrocortisone solution, and if necessary, oral medication such as honeysuckle to clear heat and detoxify the body, and antihistamine medication such as loratadine if the itching is severe. The use of the above drugs should be under the guidance of medical professionals to avoid adverse reactions.