Heat rash pictures and how to treat heat rash in young children.
On this page with heat rash pictures new moms can see what a heat rash looks like. Why are babies more prone to heat rash and how can we treat a baby with a skin heat rash?
Heat rash is a skin irritation caused by too much sweating in hot and humid weather.
The body cools itself by sweating. But sometimes the body temperature rises very quick and sweating is not enough to cool the body. Especially little babies have more difficulty regulating their body temperature.
Heat rash or Miliaria Ruba occurs when the sweat glands get blocked by dead skin or bacteria. Another disadvantage for babies is that they have underdeveloped sweat glands.This makes them even more susceptible to developing a heat rash.
What does heat rash look like in babies?
Heat rash can look like lots of small red pimples or little blisters. Some people call it prickly heat because of the prickly and itchy rash. It occurs in places where your baby sweats most in skin folds like elbow creases, armpits, neck and upper chest and in the groin.
See heat rash pictures below.
Heat rash pictures- Close up.
Heat rash can be considered a warning sign that your baby is overheated. A very high body temperature is dangerous because it can damage brain and vital organs. This can also happen in the winter when your baby is overdressed and sweating excessively.
Over heating in a baby's sleep can cause SIDS. Prefer dressing your baby in cotton pajamas and keep the nursery at a comfortable temperature, not too hot.
How to treat heat rash?
Usually the heat rash disappears on its own when you provide a cooler environment for your baby.
- Keep your baby in an air-conditioned room when it is very hot and humid weather.
- Cool baths with some baking soda and cool compresses help for the itching. you can also apply some calamine lotion.
- Let your baby air dry on a towel.
- Dry body creases careful and apply some corn starch powder.
Keep your baby cool with light breathable cotton clothing ( no synthetic materials).
Avoid using creams and ointments that will block the sweat glands even more.
Do you need to take your baby to the doctor with a heat rash?
Not as long as your baby is happy and acting fine. But when baby has the following symptoms you better visit your doctor.
- Not feeling well.
- Has fever or chills.
- Is vomiting.
- Is not drinking.
- Is crying excessively.
Furthermore if your baby’s scratching causes a bacterial skin infection (miliaria pustulosa) you will have to visit your doctor for treatment.
The information on this page is given as a reference guide and is not to be used as a substitute for professional medical help.
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