How to eliminate prickly heat?

Written by Zhu Zhu
Dermatology
Updated on August 31, 2024
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To eliminate prickly heat, it is necessary to pay attention to the following points: First, it is recommended to use air conditioning to cool down during summer, maintain indoor ventilation, and ensure smooth airflow. Second, it is advisable to add some medicinal ointments or solutions that help treat prickly heat to the bath water. Third, you can apply prickly heat powder or talcum powder on the affected areas to help keep the skin dry and clean. Of course, you can also apply a mild astringent ointment to the affected areas to achieve a therapeutic effect.

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How to deal with heat rash in adults?

Adults may develop heat rash, usually due to excessively hot weather or high temperatures, which causes excessive sweating and the inability to expel this sweat effectively. Recommendations for this condition are: first, ensure good ventilation to cool down; second, bathe frequently to reduce skin temperature; third, use medications for treating heat rash or apply everyday items like honeysuckle water; fourth, maintain dryness and wear breathable, cool clothing.

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What's causing the prickly heat pain?

Firstly, prickly heat is divided into several types, including white prickly heat, red prickly heat, and purulent prickly heat. The symptoms of pain often occur during red prickly heat, as it is a type of acute skin disease. Combined with hot weather, it easily leads to pain in red prickly heat on the body. Especially when an infection is triggered, the pain becomes even more pronounced. At this time, it is recommended to use some cooling powders externally to alleviate the pain caused by red prickly heat.

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Do prickly heat have blisters?

Prickly heat, this disease is divided into many types, including white prickly heat, red prickly heat, purulent prickly heat, etc. The type with blisters belongs to white prickly heat, while other types generally do not have blisters. White prickly heat tends to occur in people with low immunity or those who are bedridden for a long time, especially in areas prone to sweating, where blisters can easily develop. At this time, it is crucial to prevent infection, treat it promptly, and maintain a good prognosis.

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What does "prickly heat" mean?

Prickly heat is the name of a disease, often characterized by the appearance of white spots, blisters, papules, or vesicular rashes on the skin, and it is usually accompanied by itchiness. The causes are generally related to the weather being too hot, high temperatures, and the inability of sweat to escape from the skin, accumulating on the epidermis and eventually leading to the occurrence of prickly heat. Overall, this disease is very common. Due to its skin symptoms and severe itching, it is advisable to treat it promptly. Moreover, paying attention to daily habits and ensuring good indoor ventilation can help prevent the occurrence of prickly heat.

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Can prickly heat be treated with calamine?

Lugan Stone Cleanser is mainly used for acute pruritic dermatosis, such as urticaria, eczema, prickly heat, etc. Thus, it can be used for prickly heat. The method of use is topical application; shake well before use, apply an appropriate amount of Lugan Stone Cleanser to the affected area, and it can be applied two to three times a day. However, if there is a burning sensation or swelling at the site of application, discontinue use immediately, clean the area thoroughly, and consult a local physician if necessary. Additionally, to prevent the recurrence of prickly heat, it is important to keep the environment cool and ventilated, avoid outdoor activities under strong sunlight, frequently bathe in warm water and dry the skin properly, and maintain a light diet rich in vegetables and fruits while avoiding spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods.