Prickly heat is a superficial, inflammatory skin disease that is common during the hot and humid season. Prickly heat can be eliminated through general treatment, topical medication and oral medication.
1. General treatment: After prickly heat, lower the temperature of the body in time to reduce sweating, and use air-conditioning to dehumidify the air during the rainy season or when the air humidity is high. Pay attention to the dryness and hygiene of the skin and wear breathable clothes.
2. Topical medication: You can use topical cooling and anti-itching agents, such as prickly heat powder and peppermint tincture, etc. If the symptoms are severe, you can use glucocorticosteroid medication, such as hydrocortisone butyrate, etc., which can reduce the itching and control the inflammation.
3. Oral medication: If there is secondary bacterial infection, antibiotic treatment, such as levofloxacin, erythromycin, etc.; a small number of patients with severe itching, antihistamines can be used, such as levocetirizine hydrochloride, loratadine and so on.
Prickly heat patients, it is recommended to timely to the regular hospital, under the guidance of the doctor standardized treatment. The above medication should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication.