Monday, April 21, 2008

Prickly Heat

The spotty rash occurs as result of blocked sweat glands, mostly appearing on the chest, back and arms and you can take steps to prevent it.

Avoid strong sunlight, especially between eleven in the morning and three in the afternoon when the sun is at its strongest. Wear high-factor sunscreens that screen out both UVA and UVB rays. Take cool showers or bathe frequently, patting the skin dry afterwards. Also avoid activities that make you sweat a lot. Application freshly ground sandal paste with rose water also yield good soothing result.

If you do develop prickly heat, stay in the cool, apply calamine lotion or talcum powder and wear loose cotton clothing. Prickly heat is often confused with polymorphic light eruption.

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