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Prickly heat is a common disorder of the sweat glands.in this condition bacteria form the plugs in the sweat glands.All the sweat retention rashes are also more likely to occur in hot, humid weather.
Preparations containing aloe, menthol, camphor, eucalyptus oil, and similar ingredients are available commercially.In powder form, you could just sprinkle it over the rash.
The rash disappears in a day with cooler temperatures.
If it is an allergic rash it will cause itching, in which case you could try OTC anti-histamines and try applying calamine lotion