Hot weather can be enjoyable until your skin starts reacting to the heat. Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, is a common skin condition that affects both children and adults, especially during periods of intense heat and humidity. While it is usually harmless, it can be uncomfortable, itchy, and frustrating.
The good news is that heat rash often clears up with simple home care and a few lifestyle changes.
What Is Heat Rash?
Heat rash happens when sweat becomes trapped under the skin because the sweat ducts are blocked. This leads to small bumps, redness, irritation, and an uncomfortable prickling sensation on the skin.
It commonly appears on areas where sweat builds up, such as the neck, chest, back, under the breasts, groin area, elbow and skin folds
Babies are especially prone to heat rash because their sweat ducts are still developing.
Common symptoms
Heat rash can look different from person to person, but common signs include:
In severe cases, the rash may become painful or infected if scratched repeatedly.
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