What to do if your child has prickly heat in summer

Summer children prickly heat on the body can take general treatment measures, the condition of obvious patients can be used medication. 1. General treatment: reduce the temperature of the living environment, pay attention to the children in summer to cool down, wipe the sweat in time for the children, such as sweating more, clothing damp, should be timely replacement of clothes. Bathe regularly and keep the lesions dry. 2. Medication: If the condition is obvious, patients can use medication, mostly topical medication, a few need oral medication. (1) Topical drugs: glucocorticoids can be used locally for a short period of time, and it should be noted that only those with serious symptoms should be used, such as hydrocortisone and triamcinolone acetonide. If secondary infection, local antibiotic ointment can be applied to control, such as mupirocin cream, levofloxacin ointment. For severe itching, glycerite lotion can also be used for external application. (2) Oral medication: For the few who experience severe or uncontrollable itching, antihistamines can be used appropriately for relief, such as cetirizine and loratadine. Summer children prickly heat on the body, if there is obvious discomfort, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital, follow the doctor’s instructions to use drugs, not self-medication, so as not to cause adverse effects.