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What is heat rash?

The most common skin diseases in summer There is no escaping the problem of rash or heat rash. There is a chance for both children. And some adults, especially the elderly, meaty people, people with sensitive skin. Or those who like to wear tight clothes are all at risk.

What is heat rash?

A rash is a rash that looks like a small blister, usually found on the face, creases, neck, back, chest, thighs, and the skin under clothing. The main cause arises from sweating. when the body is in hot or humid weather, especially during the summer The body is cooled by a lot of sweat. As a result, sweat glands under the skin are clogged, accumulated in the skin layer until it becomes inflamed and becomes a blister. or heat rash in the end

There are many types of heat rash.

• Appearance is a clear blister : no itching, about 1-2 millimeters in size, but has a chance to rupture into a scab. can be found both with babies and adults with sensitive skin
• Characteristics of a red rash : itching, burning, irritation. This type of rash usually occurs on the skin where there is friction. Or there is a chance to get damp easily, such as the chest, neck, back, various crooks
• Nodular appearance : no itching, burning, about 1-3 millimeters in size, usually occurring immediately within 2-3 hours after exposure to the sun.
• It looks like an opaque blister. caused by inflammation, infection

If a heat rash What should I do?

Heat rash treatment For adults, it can be easily cured on their own, but for babies and young children who cannot take care of themselves. Mothers, therefore, play an important role in the treatment of heat rash in the baby. in the following:

• Avoid being in hot, humid, sun exposure, or prone to sweating a lot.
• Apply a cold compress to the area where the baby develops a heat rash. to reduce heat in the skin
• Have your child wear loose, airy clothing and do not use bandages. Prevent moisture that occurs on the skin.
• Use a fan to blow dry your baby after bathing instead of towels. to reduce skin problems caused by friction If you are afraid that your baby is sick Use a very soft towel to blot the baby’s skin with a rubbed agent.
• Keep your baby’s nails clean. Always keep your nails short. Prevent the baby from scratching until the wound may spread.

How severe the heat rash is, you need to see a doctor.

Although rash in children is a problem that mothers can treat on their own. But it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have a chance to escalate into a big deal. If you have the following symptoms You should see a doctor immediately. Whether it’s a small child, a baby or an adult.

• The rash does not go away, itching, burning continues for 2-3 days.
• The appearance of the rash has changed, for example, from being just a small clear blister, starting to turn red. or have streaks, etc.
• Swollen lymph nodes in the armpits, neck, groin
• Increased pain, burning, itching
• Fever or blister from heat rash starts to become inflamed

Although heat rash is a skin problem that can occur in babies and adults alike. both from different skin structures for each individual or the climate of Thailand You can protect your baby’s skin by balancing it to the most effective skin care figure, pH 5.5, through Baby sebamed pH 5.5 skin care products and avoid sun exposure. or hot weather