
Child Suffers From Heat Rash, No Cream Helps. Suggest?

Avoid exposure to hot weather.Apply calamine
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
Heat rash is common in children when they get exposed to hot weather.
If she is having heat rash at present I suggest you to do the following things:
1.Removing the child from the triggering hot environment.
2.Dress the child in less and loose fitting clothes.
3.Moving the child and asking her to play inside a cooler, air-conditioned
environment.
4. You can apply a plain calamine containing lotion externally over the rash thrice
daily for soothing effect on the skin.
5.Cool water compresses can be applied over the rash.
6.If the itching is significant, an oral antihistamine like hydroxyzine or cetirizine
can be give in prescribed dose for 3 to 5 days.
Coming to preventive aspects I suggest:
1.Dressing the child in appropriate clothes which are suitable for the weather like
loose fitting clothing.
2.Avoiding playing and going into hot and humid environment.
3.Avoiding the application of occlusive ointments such as moisturizers, and oil
based products.
4.Encourage the child to drink plenty of water in hot environment.
Hope I have answered your query, if you have any clarification please let me know.
Regards.

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