Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, can be treated with topical and oral medications and prevented by wearing breathable clothing during the day.
Prickly heat is a common skin disease in summer, which is an inflammatory skin disease caused by the blockage of small sweat glands. Generally speaking, prickly heat can be effectively relieved by keeping the area dry and fresh or applying ice packs.
Topical medications such as prickly heat powder and glycerite lotion can also be applied to the affected area to relieve itching. Severe cases can be treated with glucocorticoid drugs such as hydrocortisone or oral antihistamines such as cetirizine hydrochloride under the guidance of a doctor.
In normal times, you should pay attention to wearing breathable clothes to prevent prickly heat. Avoid scratching prickly heat to prevent infection and aggravation of the symptoms.
If the symptoms of prickly heat do not improve, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, and the above drugs should be used according to the doctor’s instructions.