Home Remedies for Heat Rash
Heat rash often resolves on its own when the skin cools. The following heat rash home remedies are not coming from health professionals. These have been shared by people who’ve tried it and swear it works for them. Thus, caution is advised when trying these ideas to treat heat rash.
• “I frequently have heat rash, especially under the breast area. I use cornstarch regularly, which really relieves the pain. I also use blue ice which stops the itching and ice packs wrapped in soft cloth. That's about it; it really helps me.”
• “I used to have prickly heat or hives, most especially when I was about to sweat during exercise or when I wear too many clothes at night as a means to feel warm. I later noticed that I had been exposing myself to more cold than my body could handle, which means my body retains the cold. I bought a personal heater, which permitted me to dress lightly (as opposed to wearing many clothes in the house), exposing my body to adequate air. Ever since I started this, I have not had any itches or heat rashes.”
• “This works for me: Clean the area with rubbing alcohol. This will sting, perhaps sting badly. Let dry. Next, apply facial clay mask to the area. Do not over-apply. This will cool and soothe the area. Allow to air dry. Then carefully remove the dried clay mask with a damp, soft, cotton towel. I do this only once, per day. At night, apply a thin layer of a prescription steroid cream, Fluocinonide (USP, 0.05 percent) to the area. Do not over-apply. Your goal is to first clean the pores and open the skin, then to assist the healing process. Too many topical solutions just clog it up again. I do not have severe heat rash so I see noticeable results in one day. I believe this also works for others.”
• “I get a rash when I wear regular ladies panties that have the elastic that goes around the thigh. I get a rash in the creases and it gets so very itchy. I have tried a lot of things, the last one being Eucerin cream. It stops the itch but I still get the tingly feeling. And sometimes these rashes will bleed a little bit. I have told my doctor about this and she suggested Desitin which I previously used for my babies when they were in diapers. The Desitin does not take away the itching, though, like the Eucerin does. I also have another place right at my tailbone that will itch terribly and also bleed. I am elderly so I know my skin is beginning to thin and that may be why it bleeds, but these areas get so itchy it drives you crazy.”
• “My grandson came down with heat rash and has had it for five days now. OTCs didn't work. Benadryl didn't work. In desperation for him to finally have a good day and night, I went back to oatmeal and rubbing alcohol. I know people won't like the rubbing alcohol thing, but it worked for him. I gave him a cool bath with oatmeal and alcohol swirled into the water. I used a soft washcloth to wash him down – this aided in cooling him quicker. I keep a bowl with cool water and rubbing alcohol with a washcloth handy until I start to see it subsiding. This gives temporary relief, but there isn't much more I can do.”