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Home Remedies for Getting Rid of Heat Rashes

Posted by sanjay on Saturday 04 Apr 2009

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The early days of the summer season are quite wonderful with cool breezes still blowing and days that are not yet too hot. The freezing days of winter are a memory and it’s time once again to display those attractive shapes and muscular forearms which were hidden under the bulky sweaters of the cold season.

All the same, as the summer heat starts to build up, we turn once again to remembering with some longing the cooler days of winter when body odors and perspiration were nonexistent. To add to the discomfort, along with the hot summer days comes that troublesome heat rash as well. Not only is it unseemly to look at, the itching irritates you to distraction. If heat rash has been a problem, take note of the treatments detailed hereunder telling you methods of getting rid of heat rashes.

The treatment of Heat Rashes

Requirements

Antihistamine

Dry Cotton Towels

Cotton Clothing

Mild Soap/Cleanser

Dry Oatmeal

Calamine Lotion

Instructions

To start with remove yourself from the heat and find a cooler place to be in that has a fan, air conditioning or is in the shade.

Air the affected area well so that it gets well dried out.

Then, using a mild cleanser or soap that is non-deodorized, clean the affected area.

After rinsing the affected area well, pat it dry with a cotton towel. Do not rub the towel on the area.

To relieve any itching you may be experiencing in that area, you could gently rub calamine lotion over it.

The baking soda bath is another good remedy for itching. Mix in 3 tablespoons of baking soda into your bath water. You can soak in this water for about 15 or 20 minutes. Rinse yourself off and then pat yourself dry.

If these treatments have not eliminated your itching, you could also take an antihistamine which is sold over the counter.

Make sure you wear natural fabrics such as cotton, and also that you wear your clothes loose.

Always wash your clothes with a mild detergent as the chemicals found in the harsher ones can irritate your rash even further.

Stay out of the heat as far as possible till your heat rash is completely healed.

Having followed these treatments for a few days if you find your heat rash is not yet healed, it is advisable that you see a doctor.