Getting Rid of Heat Rash

Updated on July 14, 2018
L.S. asks from Morrisville, PA
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The weather has been pretty hot where we live. Ds#2 (age 2) keeps getting what I am guessing is heat rash on his chest and back. He loves to be outside so I always have water for him to drink. I will normally have some water activity going (sprinkler, water table, water guns) just to make sure he stays cool.

I’m not sure how else to keep the rash from coming back. He will tolerate being shirtless for only so long. Any tips or advice?

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H.M.

answers from Dallas on

Oh old is he? My son gets a rash when he get's hot. We were told he may have an excess of yeast in his body that is producing them. He also has a weird skin condition that makes it act up as well. If it keeps happening talk to his dr. My son in 19 now so he is old enough to know to keep cool and what happens if he does not.

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B.C.

answers from Norfolk on

Try to keep him cool.
Keeping a tee shirt on and keeping it wet might keep him cooler.

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M.G.

answers from Portland on

For me - it's the combination of sunscreen and water (sprinklers, pool, or just sweat) that I want to rinse off at the end of the day before bed.

So quick spray down, with dove unscented soap, warm not hot water, and that gets rid of the rashes. No shirt, underwear in bed, fan.

I often did it before mealtime - after play.

I often had my kids, when little, wear rash guard shirts during water play around our house to keep cool and sun protected. They even had full zip on suits - that and a bucket hat.

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R.K.

answers from Appleton on

Baking soda baths and baby powder help.

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M.H.

answers from Daytona Beach on

We just dealt with this two summers in a row. We don’t use air conditioning and it sort of smelt. Tried everything. Finally went to the dermatologist and had a culture done. It could be fungal, bacterial and/or yeast. Once we got the correct antibiotic and external cream it went away immediately. Good luck!

A.W.

answers from Kalamazoo on

how old is he? From my understanding some people are just more susceptible to it than others. It's often caused by blocked/clogged sweat pores. That's why I ask his age, are you bathing him or is he bathing himself? Might need a scrubbing, exfoliating etc, especially if you've been caking on the sunscreen this summer. They I would suggest get him a couple of athletic shirts, the moisture wicking kind, and see if those help. Also, keep him in the shade.

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