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  2. May 6, 2022 · Treatment. Treatment for mild heat rash is cooling the skin and avoiding exposure to the heat that caused the condition. Once the skin is cool, mild heat rash tends to clear quickly. Request an appointment.

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  3. Dec 21, 2023 · Heat rash, also called prickly heat or miliaria, is caused by blocked sweat ducts. Here's how to prevent and treat it.

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    • Cool baths and showers. Heat rash usually eases up after the skin is cooled down. Bathing in cool water can help with this. Washing the skin gently can also unclog the pores.
    • Fans and air conditioners. While your skin heals, avoid excessive sweating and humid air. Ventilation is important in letting your rash dry out and stay cool.
    • Light, moisture-wicking clothes. As your skin heals itself, it’s essential to avoid clothing that irritates your skin or makes you sweat more. Moisture-wicking clothing that’s light and loose-fitting can help your skin heal without irritating it.
    • Ice packs or cold cloths. Cold compresses are great for soothing irritated skin. Face cloths soaked in cold water, or ice wrapped in a cloth, can reduce the pain and irritation associated with heat rash.
  4. Apr 30, 2023 · Treatment. Symptoms. Causes. Call your doctor. Prevention. A heat rash typically looks like small clear, white, or red bumps on your skin. These bumps are sometimes filled with fluid. They can...

  5. Jan 12, 2024 · Treatment. Heat rash often goes away on its own within about 24 hours. To help it resolve, move to a cool area with less humidity, if possible, and remove any clothing and other items that may...

  6. Aug 18, 2023 · Cool down. The first step is to get out of the heat and cool and dry your skin. Use a fan or air conditioner, take a cool shower, or apply cool compresses to the affected areas. It's important to know that some people are more vulnerable to heat, and to make plans to help stay safe when temperatures are dangerously high. Prevent irritation.

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