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10 Home Remedies to Treat the Prickly Heat Rash

By on May 24, 2016

Home Remedies for Prickly Heat

Prickly heat rash is red, small and raised rash that causes uncomfortable itching and stinging sensation. Heat rash is also known as Miliaria or sweat rash. It is more common in people who sweat a lot. Heat rash is caused by blockage of the sweat ducts. They are common in summers and in the humid climates. Commonly, heat rash appears on face, back, neck , thighs and chest.

Heat rash is more common in small babies and children as they are more prone to the blockage of sweat ducts. It may also develop in people who have to lie on their back for a long period of time post major operation or due to some serious illness.

10 Home Remedies to Treat the Prickly Heat Rash

10 Home Remedies to Treat the Prickly Heat Rash

Heat rash does not need any specific treatment and clears itself in a few days. The itching and stinging sensation caused by heat rash may make you miserable and uncomfortable. In this article, we will discuss a few home remedies to treat the prickly heat rash.

Easily available home remedies to treat the prickly heat rash:

Get Rid Of Prickly Heat Rash With Natural Home Remedies
  1. Ice- Ice is the most effective home remedy to treat prickly the heat rash. Take an ice cube, wrap it in a cotton cloth and rub it on the affected area. This procedure will ease the symptoms of heat rashes and will also reduce the inflammation. Avoid direct rubbing ice on your skin as it may cause chilblains.
    ice home remedies to treat the prickly heat rash

    ice home remedies to treat the prickly heat rash

  2. Oatmeal powder- Take some oatmeal powder and add it into the bath water or bath tub. Now take a bath or you may also immerse yourself into the bath for about 15 to 20 minutes. Oatmeal exfoliates and soothes your skin and will also clear the sweat ducts. Take oatmeal bath 2 times in a day to treat the prickly heat rash.
  3. Margosa leaves or Neem- Margosa leaves are known to have anti-bacterial properties. Take Margosa leaves and grinds it well. You can also mix it with water to make a paste. Apply this paste on the affected area. This will heal the blisters and will treat the prickly heat rash of advanced stages naturally.
    Margosa leaves or Neem to treat the prickly heat rash

    Margosa leaves or Neem to treat the prickly heat rash

  4. Aloe Vera – Extract, Aloe Vera gel from Aloe Vera plant and apply it on the affected area to treat the prickly heat rash. Aloe Vera gel also gives a cooling effect and heals the blisters of the advanced prickly heat rash.
    Aloe Vera to treat the prickly heat rash

    Aloe Vera to treat the prickly heat rash

  5. Chickpea flour to treat the prickly heat rash- Take chickpea flour and add it to water to form a thick paste. Apply this paste to the affected area. After 15 minutes, remove the paste by rinsing it off with water.
  6. Watermelon to treat the prickly heat rash- Watermelon pulp provides instant relief and eases the symptoms of prickly heat rash. Drinking watermelon juice daily keeps your body cool and prevents sweating.
  7. Sandalwood powder- Add 2 teaspoons of sandalwood powder to 2 teaspoons of rosewater and make a paste. Apply this paste to the affected area to ease the symptoms. After this paste dries on your skin rinse it off
    Sandalwood powder to treat the prickly heat rash

    Sandalwood powder to treat the prickly heat rash

  8. Baking soda- baking soda has antibacterial properties. Take 1 teaspoon of baking soda and mix it with 1 cup of cold water. Stir the solution. Take a washed cotton cloth and dip it into the solution. Squeeze the cotton cloth and apply it on the affected area. This solution reduces inflammation, eases the symptoms of heat rash and treat the prickly heat rash in a few days.
  9. Honey- honey is easily available at home. Apply honey on the affected area and wash it off after in 15 to 20 minutes. The antibacterial properties of honey will treat the prickly heat rash naturally within a few days.
  10. Cucumber- Cut cucumber into slices and apply slices on the affected area. You may also extract pulp and apply it on your skin. Rinse off cucumber pulp after 30 minutes. This will ease the burning sensation and will treat the prickly heat rash.
    Cucumber to treat the prickly heat rash

    Cucumber to treat the prickly heat rash

Above mentioned home remedies to treat the prickly heat rash are easily available at home and are easy to apply.

These are natural ways to treat the prickly heat rash. Prevention is always better than cure. Below are points to be kept in mind to prevent the prickly heat rash:

  1. Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water daily. Drinking lime juice is also a good option. Lime juice also treats prickly heat rashes. Drink 3 to 4 glasses of lime juice for quick relief.
  2. Do not wear tight clothes, especially in summers.
  3. Add Neem to your bath water to keep your skin free from bacteria. This not only prevent but also treat the prickly heat rash.
  4. Do not scratch the affected area as this may spread the infection to other body parts.
  5. Avoid cosmetics that are oil based.
  6. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables and avoid fatty food and junk foods.
  7. Coconut water cools your body and prevents heat rash.
  8. Bathing daily with cold water not only prevent but also treat the prickly heat rash.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta:  Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.
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