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Rash

by Linda1111, Jun 10, 2008 08:43AM
I have had a rash on my chest mainly for about 2 weeks; my husband saids it is a heat rash.  He said to use Nivea which really didn't help.  My sister said to use an inexpensive powder.  I hadn't gotten any powder yet.


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by Dr_Aparna, Jun 10, 2008 09:10AM
To: Linda1111
Hi,
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
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