Relief methods for itchy prickly heat include general treatment, topical medications, and oral medications. Prickly heat is a superficial, inflammatory skin disease common in summer or hot environment, manifested as dense skin papules or blisters, which increase after sweating, with itching and tingling sensation and other symptoms.
1. Physical therapy: If the itching is mild, patients can lower the skin temperature by using cold compresses such as cold towels and ice cubes to relieve the itching symptoms.
2. Topical medication: If the symptoms are severe, it can be treated with topical antipruritic agents, such as glycerine lotion, zinc oxide lotion, peppermint tincture, etc. If the above methods can not be relieved, glucocorticosteroid treatment can be used, such as tretinoin ointment, haldolone ointment and so on.
3. Oral medication: severe itching is difficult to control, can be prescribed oral antihistamine treatment, such as cetirizine, phenylephrine, and so on.
It is recommended that patients pay attention to cooling, avoid prolonged exposure to high temperatures, and pay attention to indoor ventilation and heat dissipation. If the itching persists and cannot be relieved, it is recommended that the patient actively consult a doctor for treatment under the guidance of the doctor, and not blindly self-medication.