Summer is fast-approaching. The heat is coming once
again. Feeling hot and sticky is bad enough. A visible sign of discomfort only
makes it worse. Such is the case with prickly heat (also known as heat rash),
identified by clusters of small blisters that itch and appear where you
perspire the heaviest – armpits, neck, back, or creases in the elbows (but
never the face).
Hot, humid weather, sensitive skin, and overweight
all aggravate prickly heat. Here are some simple ways to find relief:
- Wear lose, lightweight
clothing.
- Dust the affected area with
cornstarch.
- Take cool baths to reduce
itching.
- Avoid hot, humid
environments and stay in air-conditioned surroundings, if possible.
The key to managing prickly heat is to avoid
sweating by staying in a cool environment. The rash will disapper in a couple
of days.
Used with permission from A Year of Health Hints by Don R Powell, PHD and the American
Institute for Preventive Medicine, copyright 2010. www.healthylife.com
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