How to deal with summer heat rash

In summer, because of the hot weather, people always have various problems. For example, heat rash, also known as prickly heat, is a symptom that often occurs in babies. Although heat rash is not a serious disease, it can cause great physical and mental pain to the baby. If not treated in time, the rash will only grow more and more. So, how should we deal with heat rash in summer? Here we will introduce the causes, care methods and prevention measures of baby heat rash.

Cause

1. Children need to lower their body temperature by sweating. If you sweat too much, your pores will be clogged and sweat cannot be discharged from the body, causing prickly heat. Babies and young children are particularly susceptible to prickly heat because their pores are smaller than those of adults.

2. Hot, humid weather can easily cause prickly heat, but it can also occur in winter. For example, if a child is covered with too many layers of clothes or has a fever, the baby may sweat profusely and develop prickly heat.

Daily care

1. Cool down the child. Untie or take off your baby's clothes and take him to a ventilated room or shaded area. You can also place it on a cotton towel to help absorb sweat. Apply a cool, wet washcloth to the affected area. Giving your baby a lukewarm bath with 4 to 4.5 teaspoons of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda, edible alkali) for every 10 liters of water (about 2 teaspoons per gallon of water) can also relieve prickly heat.

2. After bathing, let the baby's body dry naturally and do not wipe it with a towel. Do not apply ointment or cream to prickly heat, as this will prevent moisture from evaporating and make the prickly heat worse.

3. On hot nights, you can turn on the air conditioner or electric fan in the child’s room. The fan should be directed toward the child, but not directly toward him. Or place the fan farther away, as long as there is a gentle breeze blowing on the child. The main thing is to make the child feel comfortable, but don't let him catch a cold!

4. Be sure to trim your child's nails to prevent them from scratching their skin when they have itchy prickly heat.

Precautions

1. Dress your child in loose, lightweight clothing to keep him cool and comfortable, especially in warm, humid weather. Clothing made of natural fibers, such as cotton, absorbs sweat better than clothing made of synthetic fibers, making it less likely for children to develop prickly heat after sweating.

2. Gently apply a layer of corn starch talcum powder on your child to prevent prickly heat in the wrinkles of your child's skin, but do not use talcum powder, as talcum powder will damage the baby's respiratory system. When the weather is hot, keep your child indoors or find a cool, shaded, breezy area for him to rest and play. Make sure your child drinks enough water to avoid dehydration.

3. Check your child frequently to see if he or she is overheated. If you are not sure, feel the child's skin. If it feels moist and warm, it is too hot.