Heat rash is prickly heat, a superficial, inflammatory skin condition common in summer or hot environments. Eczema is an inflammation of the superficial dermis and epidermis caused by a variety of internal and external factors. The difference between heat rash and eczema generally lies in the onset of causes, the onset of the season, treatment methods, symptoms, age group, etc..
1. Causes: Heat rash is usually caused by the high temperature and humid environment, resulting in sweat can not be evaporated in time, leading to impregnation of the stratum corneum, causing sweat ducts to become narrow or blocked. Eczema is usually related to heredity, infectious factors, environment, diet and so on.
2. Season: Heat rash usually occurs in summer, while eczema occurs in summer and winter.
3. Treatment: Heat rash can be cured on its own, no special treatment is needed, try to stay in a cool environment, keep the skin clean and dry, the heat rash will subside on its own. Or you can also use emollients, talcum powder, etc. to help relieve the symptoms. Eczema treatment methods mainly include general treatment, medication, physical therapy, in addition, Chinese medicine treatment also has a certain degree of efficacy.
4. Symptoms: Heat rash usually manifests as blisters, papules, pimples and so on. While eczema usually shows symptoms such as papules, papules, blisters, redness, swelling, itching and vesicles.
5. Age group: heat rash is prevalent in infants, children, housewives, obese and those who work in high temperature. Eczema has no age limit and can occur at any age.
Eczema and heat rash are two different skin diseases, if the above situation, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner to clarify the cause of the disease and then treat the cause.