Is Heat Rash Treatment Needed?
Heat rash isn’t dangerous like sunburn is, and most doctors will tell you that heat rash treatment isn’t needed. Staying out of the heat and keeping the skin cool is all that is recommended. Left alone, the rash will clear up on its own in a few days. The problem is, heat rash can be maddeningly itchy! The bumps can look unattractive, too. Here are some heat rash treatments to help relieve symptoms and encourage the rash to clear up: • Keep skin cool. This can be as simple as wearing lighter clothing or staying out of the sun. If air-conditioning is available, use it. • Try a breeze. Sitting near a fan can help. For babies, put the fan far enough away that the baby receives only a gentle breeze. • Bathe with cool water. Cool baths every few hours can be soothing. Cool compresses can help, too. Allow skin to dry completely between baths or compresses. • Apply hydrocortisone cream. For older children and adults, 1% hydrocortisone cream can kick the itch. A thin layer, applied to the rash
