How do i cure prickly heat?
Prickly heat is an unpleasant condition that most people suffer from when they are away on holiday in a hot and humid climate. What happens is that the outer layer of the skin tends to become swollen and this stops the sweat glands from emptying properly. The result is that sweat gets trapped just underneath the skin, causing the typical itchy, prickly rash. Prevention is better than cure: Wear light cotton clothing Avoid too much sun Don’t get sunburnt Keep as cool as possible with a fan or air conditioning at night If despite everything you still get some prickly heat, then cooling the skin eases the irritation. One way to do this is to get a wet flannel or cotton, soak it in cold water, and leave it on the affected area. Evaporation cools the skin quite quickly, especially if there is a breeze or you have a fan. Mild steroid creams can also help, and you can buy one per cent hydrocortisone cream over the counter at the chemists. You must not use it on the face, however, and caution
