As the summer heat descends, your body keeps itself cool by sweating. For some, though, their sweat glands and pores get clogged, resulting in heat rash. Preventing it by making an effort to remain cool is really the best treatment.
For those who discover that they are suffering from heat rash, knowing how to treat it to relieve the discomfort is important. Here are 6+ ways to get rid of your heat rash fast.
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1. Cool compress. The Mayo Clinic says that often, the rash will disappear once the skin gets cool. A cool compress on the affected areas should clear it quickly.
2. Yogurt. If the rash is highly uncomfortable, NDTV FOOD recommends rubbing plain, cold yogurt onto the rash. Let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water.
3. Oatmeal bath. The oatmeal bath is the classic treatment for skin ailments. Reader's Digest says to add 1 to 2 cups of colloidal oatmeal to your bath water. Soak for 30 minutes.
4. Calamine lotion. Another old-time remedy to alleviate itching is calamine lotion. Mayo Clinic says to apply it to the rash. Just remember the lotion is pink, so you'll want to use it in areas where it won't be seen.
5. Baking soda. A baking soda bath may be what relieves the discomfort for you. Reader's Digest recommends adding 1 cup of baking soda to a tub of cool water and soaking for 30 minutes.
6. Rose water. You can make your own cool compress from rosewater cubes. NDTV FOOD combines 200 ml rose water, 200 ml water and 4 tablespoons honey. Pour this into an ice cube tray and let it freeze. Place some cubes in a muslin cloth and rub it on the rash. You can do this four to five times a day.
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7. Loose clothing. You can help your body stay cool and help the rash disappear quicker by wearing loosing, natural clothing, according to MedicineNet.com.
When heat rash decides to make an appearance, fight back.