To get rid of prickly heat (heat rash), you can use several effective home remedies and care tips to soothe the skin, reduce itching, and promote healing:

Immediate Relief and Soothing

• Cool baths or showers: Taking a cool bath or shower helps cool the skin and unclog pores, which reduces irritation

• Cold compresses: Applying a cold cloth or ice pack (wrapped in a towel) for 5-20 minutes can reduce inflammation, itching, and burning sensations

• Aloe vera gel: Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory and cooling properties that soothe irritated skin and may prevent infection

• Calamine lotion: This natural remedy cools the skin, reduces itching, and helps dry out the rash

Clothing and Environment

• Wear loose, light, breathable clothing: Preferably cotton or moisture-wicking fabrics to keep skin dry and reduce sweating

• Stay in a cool environment: Use fans or air conditioning to avoid excessive heat and sweating, which worsen prickly heat

Additional Home Remedies

• Oatmeal baths: Colloidal oatmeal can reduce inflammation and itching when added to lukewarm bathwater or applied as a paste

• Baking soda baths: Adding baking soda to bathwater soothes itchy skin and reduces inflammation

• Sandalwood paste: Applying sandalwood powder mixed with water may reduce pain and burning sensations

• Neem paste: Neem has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and can be applied as a paste or added to baths

• Cucumber slices: Placing cool cucumber slices on the rash can help cool and soothe the skin

Important Tips

• Avoid scratching the rash to prevent infection

• Change out of sweaty or wet clothes promptly

• Use unscented talcum powder to absorb sweat and keep skin dry

• Avoid skin products with petroleum, mineral oil, or perfumes that can irritate the skin

When to See a Doctor

• If the rash is widespread, persistent, worsening, or shows signs of infection (such as increased redness, swelling, or pus), consult a healthcare professional

By following these steps, prickly heat usually clears up on its own within a few days while minimizing discomfort