What is a Heat Rash?
Heat rash is a skin condition which is characterized by a reddish, pimply rash which is especially common in the folds of the skin or around tight waistbands and clothing. It is caused by excessive heat, which clogs the sweat glands of the body. Although a heat rash is not inherently dangerous, it does suggest that the patient may be getting dangerously hot. In addition to treating the heat rash, it is important to take steps to ensure that the condition does not happen again. You may hear a doctor refer to a heat rash as milaria. Other people call the condition a sweat rash, in a reference to the blocked sweat glands, or they term it “prickly heat,” in a reference to the faintly itchy, prickling sensation which accompanies a heat rash. Astringents like witch hazel can help to relieve the itching, while cooling ice compressed may relieve the heat which is causing the rash to appear. Milaria can be prevented by staying clean and cool, with the assistance of regular showers, air conditio
