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1. Hot and humid environment. 2. Immature sweat ducts in newborns and children often rupture easily and hence clock sweat beneath the skin leading to heat rashes. 3. Excessive sweating due to intense exercise is another common cause of heat rashes. 4. Overheating due to heavy eating, dressing warmly, or sleeping under thick blankets could also cause heat rashes quickly. 5. Heat rashes could also occur in those who are confined to bed for long periods especially with a fever.
An ice pack is a simple yet most effective way of dealing with heat rashes. Simply apply an ice pack or cold cloth to the affected area to reduce redness and itching. However, while doing this ensure that the ice is not left on the affected area for long periods of time. As a rule of thumb, apply this ice compression for 5-7 minutes and then remove for almost the same amount of time and reapply.
This simple kitchen ingredient is another very effective way of dealing with prickly heat rash. Besan has natural properties to work as a great skin cleanser. It clears off the dirt clogging any pores and exfoliates dead skin cells. Because of this natural property, it gives immediate relief from the itching and prickling of the heat rashes. All you need to do is make a paste of flour and water and apply it over the affected areas. Leave this mix on the affected skin for 15 minutes and rinse well with cool water. A regular application of this pack is sure to give you clear skin.
Oatmeal is yet another everyday household item that is sure to reduce the redness and itching of a heat rash. It is very helpful to treat various skin problems due to its richness in Avenanthramides which is high in antioxidant properties. Soak oatmeal for about 20 minutes in warm water and apply as a pack on the affected areas or soak oatmeal in a lukewarm batch and then step into this batch for some time to cool off the rashes. Make sure this is lukewarm water since hot water can further irritate your rashes. Not only will oatmeal cleanse your skin but also moisturize it well to give you your great skin back.
Yes! This beloved vegetable is also great at cleansing and soothing the skin. It helps reduce the itchy and prickly sensation of prickly heat rash, cleanses it to an extent, and is also a great emollient. Simply, slice some potato and apply it over the affected skin. Let it stay for at least 15 minutes and then rinse the area well with cold water. Repeating this 2-3 times in the day for a few days is sure to give you supple and clear skin.
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