Contest!! || Heat rash

Myself @aspiya From #Bangladesh

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Greetings Wonderful Individuals

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Today I am pleased to participate in the contest by @khursheedanwar topic of Heat Rash. with the summer season begun and the sun out in full force heat rash is something that a lot of us suffer from.

What are heat rash and their causes?

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Heat rash is also called prickly heat or miliaria and it is a skin condition, which is precipitated by an obstruction of sweat ducts, through which sweat accumulates below the skin layers. This is because it may result in inflammation and the formation of rash which mainly manifests as red raised dots or even pustules. This is probably true in occupations or places that have lots of heat and moisture, such as tropical climates and when people are sweating.

Causes of Heat Rash

🔹Excessive Sweating: If the general body is capable of producing a lot of sweat, then this may lead to excessive sweating with accumulation of sweat that leads to blockage in the sweat production channels popularly known as the ducts. It can happen for example when one is engaged in a very rigorous activity, physical activity or during a very hot weather.

🔹Clothing: Wearing a fitted or non-ventilating attire cuts off sweat and heat on the skin and hinders the passage of sweat thereby enhancing blockage.

🔹High Humidity: Hot and humid climate does not allow the sweat to evaporate easily and it is likely to soak on the skin to block the sweat ducts.

🔹Immature Sweat Ducts: Sweat glands in babies are not developed, thus, babies can easily have blocked ducts. This is why heat rash is common in babies because the pores subject babies to heat rash in case they overwork themselves.

🔹Overheating: Prolonged exposure to hot environments as in hot houses, rooms with heaters, or direct sunlight may lead to heat rash that not only results from intense physical activity.

Knowing these causes contributes to minimizing the occurrence of heat rash, some of which include adapting to cool weather, wearing loose and light fabrics, and avoiding over-exposing oneself to heat, and humidity.

What kind of treatment you can give to a person suffering with heat rash?

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For Heat Rash, people should know that we can use some creams for use on the skin or other home remedies that may help in decreasing the itching on the affected parts of the skin. Here’s what you can do: Here are some suggestions that we can try:

🔹Keep the Skin Cool: The second one has to involve relocating to another area, ideally, one that is less heat than the first, or if not, then find a place to cool the body and reduce sweating, be it a fan or an air conditioning system.

🔹Wear Loose, Breathable Clothing: To be specific and more practical, ensure that clothes are made from light natural fabrics such as cotton so that one’s skin can.

🔹Stay Hydrated: Now, do not restrict yourself or drink less water, and stay away from beverages that are rich in caffeine such as coffee and tea as they increase sweating.

🔹Cool Compresses: Related to this, use cold applications, some water with vinegar, for inflammation and redness.

🔹Avoid Oily Skin Products: If necessary, it is better to use light cosmetics or those containing a small amount of water, and it is possible to use lotions on the face based on water, without oil. Do not use those creams that may cause formation of a layer upon the skin and may hinder sweating.

🔹Keep the Skin Dry: This has been clarified to not include strict wiping with a towel after a shower or after engaging in intense exercise. If you are inclined to develop itchiness or chafing, you may decide to powder your skin with talcum powder because it minimizes moisture and rubbing, but avoid using it on your skin if you have a sore or inflammation.

🔹Take Breaks from Heat: Do not go out into the sun and do not work during the hottest hours of the day, heat increase is inversely proportional to the appearance of other ailments.

🔹Consult a Doctor: It is usually recommended to give it a couple of days before you seek medical help for further evaluation if the heat rash conditions have not changed for the better, or if they have deteriorated with a hint of infection.

Such steps can go a long way in the prevention of heat rash, as well as to facilitate faster healing.

Can heat rash severity make you bed ridden?

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As and my experience, heat rash can indeed incapacitate one to the extent of making the person bedridden depending of course on the severity. When the skin reactions become worst, they manifest themselves in conditions such as itching, pain, and swelling which can be very painful. The affected skin might also become itchy and infected, another problems mean that people feel uncomfortable taking a bath. The pain caused by this level of severity can increase the hardship of even basic activities such as walking, sleeping, and wearing clothes. That is because you will feel irritated all the time and the risk that there will be a secondary infection means that you will have to lie down, relax and do nothing that might worsen the other symptoms as they are. As for mild heat rash, it does not really pose much problem for most people, while severe heat rash, on the other hand, can be incapacitating enough to have you bunking in bed.