How to Treat Heat Rash Naturally

Normally your body uses perspiration to cool down. Heat rash occurs when sweat is trapped by fabric or a diaper and can't escape. Itchy red bumps occur when sweat is trapped. Try the tips below to cool down and relieve the itchy bumps.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Remove any clothing from the area of the rash. If you must cover the area, choose a natural fiber that breaths such as cotton. It is important to get as much air to the rash as possible.

2. Cool down the skin in that area. You can take a cool bath or use a cool compress. This will stop the sweating and relieve the itching and swelling. You can add oatmeal, corn starch or baking soda to the bath water to aid in soothing the itch. These are time tested, natural remedies for heat rash.

3. Rub on some soothing aids. After you have cooled down the skin you can rub on some skin soothers. Only do this if the rash isn't blistering. Aloe vera or calamine lotion are both great for soothing heat rash. Aloe vera will aid in healing the skin. Calamine lotion will help ease the itch.

Tips & Warnings

• If the rash is blistering, skip step three. You will not want to put anything on the rash.

[joeinlouisiana]

on 6/28/2009 has anybody ever heard of using Tinactin (foot powder spray) for heat rash between the legs for cracked skin and corn starch for dried skin on inside of my thighs for getting rid of a heat rash from scratching? thanks.

[NaturalRemedies]

on 2/16/2009 Excellent tips to treat heat rash naturally!

[mom2manyboyz]

on 2/16/2009 Ouch that heat rash looks painful. Thanks for the tips to treat naturally.

[WriterGig]

on 7/6/2008 My little one got a mild heat rash a few weeks ago, and I just cooled him down with water, but I wish I'd thought of using aloe too!

[vikki9]

on 7/6/2008 A light dusting of baby powder can be helpful too (after the area is cleaned). *****