Say 'NO' To Heat Rashes This Summer

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Thursday, March 10, 2011, 12:15

Are you feeling itchy lately? You might be be suffering from heat rashes. These are tiny red itchy spots which suddenly erupt on that part of the skin which does not have enough ventilation. If you wear nylon or any such material which does not allow the perspiration to evaporate, that area of the skin suffers rashes. Summer skin care thus, is also about protecting the skin from rashes.

We sweat in summers as sweat helps to maintain the body temperature. Perspiration appears on the surface of the skin and evaporates as the skin breathes. Wearing fabric material which does not allow the sweat to evaporate results in blocking the sweat ducts. When the sweat ducts are blocked, sweat is forced to trickle inside the skin rather than out. This creates an irritation and infection which is then causes rashes. It also raises the temperature of the body.

Here are some home remedies to cure heat rashes -

1.Put three spoons of baking soda and 1 cup of oatmeal powder in the bath water. Soak the affected area in it for 10 minutes and then rinse it. This is an effective home remedy for heat rashes.

2.Another effective cure is to apply aloe vera gel. Aloe Vera cools off the skin, treats irritation and heals the skin and infection caused due to the accumulation of sweat. Aloe Vera should be applied twice or thrice in a day and rinsed well after use.

3.Calamine lotion has healing properties and thus, should be applied on the rashes for quick cure. This is one of the quickest home remedy for heat rashes.

4.After a cold bath apply some cornstarch powder on the skin. This absorbs all the accumulates sweat thus, treating the cause of the rashes.

5.Applying ice cube is one of the best home remedies for heat rashes. As it kills the bacterias, cures the infection, helps the accumulated sweat to dry off and reduce the irritation.

These five home remedies for heat rashes can also be dome once back from traveling under the Sun for a long time, to prevent the eruption of the rashes. Follow this summer skin care regime for a healthy self this season.