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Hot Summer – Prickly Rashes
They both go hand in hand, we all know how we have suffered from heat rashes in summer, so we thought to provide you with some insights through this blog post about heat rash and how you can deal with it. In summer it’s important to be aware of various skin conditions which may occur due to extreme temperatures and one such problem is “Heat Rash” also known as prickly heat. Let’s discuss one by one, heat rash causes, symptoms, ayurvedic treatments, and some tips to prevent it naturally.
What is Heat Rash?
Heat rash is a skin condition that occurs when sweat ducts become blocked. This happens when the weather is hot or humid, and exercising takes more time. When sweat can’t escape through the skin it is trapped and irritates the skin. This leads to small red bumps on the skin along with a prickling and itching sensation.
What Causes Heat Rash?
Heat rash occurs when sweat glands are unable to excrete sweat properly, so, the sweat is trapped underneath the skin causing prickly heat rash. This can also be caused by various factors like hot and humid weather, excessive sweating causing a heat hive, wearing tight clothing, using heavy creams or lotions, being in a hot environment for a long period, and even allergic reactions causing heat rash.
Also Read:- Sun Allergy – Causes, Symptoms and Ayurvedic Treatment
What are the Symptoms of Heat Rash in Children and Adults?
The symptoms of heat rash may vary depending on severity. In mild cases, symptoms like small red bumps, rash from heat, and can feel an itch, sometimes feels like a prickling or stinging sensation. In severe cases, a rash can develop into blisters and even pustules. Some people may also experience mild swelling and inflammation.
In A Nutshell, Prickly Heat Symptoms are:
- Red and small bumps
- Inflammation or swelling
- Itching and prickling sensation
What is the Ayurvedic Treatment for Heat Rash?
Ayurvedic medicine has been used for centuries in India to treat skin conditions. Several Ayurvedic treatments can be used to treat heat rash.
A common Ayurvedic remedy for heat blisters is using cooling herbs and natural ingredients that can help soothe the skin and reduce inflammation. You can also use a herbal compress like a mix of rose water, sandalwood powder, and turmeric powder in an equal quantity, soak a cloth in a mixture and place it on the affected area. Placing it on the face reduces heat rash on the face. Aloe vera gel, sandalwood paste, neem oil, and rose water are commonly used to reduce discomfort caused by heat rash.
You can try using an Ayurvedic cream or lotion to treat sweat rash. These creams and lotions commonly contain herbs that have cooling and anti-inflammatory properties.
Maintaining a balanced diet to help detoxify the body helps with sweat rash.
Ayurvedic Medicines for Heat Rash by IAFA Ayurveda®
Pitpapra capsules are made of cooling herbs that reduce the dominant pitta dosha from the body and help in healing the heat rashes from inside.
IAFA Skin Fresh Bar is loved by most of our patients, it’s the best, especially in summer. It will help to clear the heat rashes and protect the skin from further skin infections. It keeps your skin fresh and healthy from the inside. Use daily for the best results. It’s absolutely safe, natural and can be used by people of any age.
IAFA AF-7 Tea is made of herbs that help in balancing the pitta dosha and provides instant relief from itching, burning sensation, and redness of rashes. It also boosts immunity and is widely used by many.
Durva Capsules help in balancing the dominant pitta dosha and are infused with skin wellness herbs. It also aids in the elimination of toxins from the body and supports digestive wellness. If the gut is clean, the skin is clearer.
How to Prevent Heat Rash Naturally?
Prevention is always better than cure. There are several things to do to prevent heat rash.
- Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. And this is the quickest way to get rid of heat rash
- Wear loose-fitting clothes or breathable clothes.
- Avoid exercise in hot weather, which may cause excessive sweating.
- Use a humidifier, which adds moisture to the air and prevents heat rash.
- Avoid harsh soaps and detergents.
- Avoiding scratching the heat hives, which can make them worse.
- Take cool showers, It keeps your body cool.
- Avoid heavy creams or lotions.
- Never forget sunscreen when you step outside.
- Follow a hygienic skin routine to prevent the harmful effects of sun rays and sweat rashes.
- Avoid synthetic fabric and tight clothing in summer.
- Avoid wearing dark colors like black when you step outside, as it can absorb sun rays and can increase heat rashes.
- Keep the skin clean and dry.
By following these tips you can get rid of heat rash quickly and these can also protect the skin barrier and keep the skin damage at bay.
The Bottom Line
Heat rashes are very common in summer, every one in ten can experience heat rashes but following certain precautions and taking good care of the skin can prevent and cure heat rashes quickly. Certainly, we’ve mentioned everything you need, and follow accordingly. You got everything about heat rash, its symptoms, causes, and Ayurvedic treatment, right? Do let us know if you need further information on heat rashes, we will surely help you!
Remember to listen to your body and take the necessary precautions to stay cool. By following ayurvedic remedies you can stay away from prickly heat. These remedies and solutions will surely help you in some way to stay cool this summer and skip the prickly heat but it’s always better to seek medical advice if the symptoms worsen or persist. You can also book an online consultation with Dr. Sahil Gupta and can get rid of heat rashes naturally by using ancient Ayurveda.
