In these sunny days that we are experiencing in the summer months, both our little ones and us adults spend a lot of time exposing ourselves to the sun, whether playing, in the pools or the sea or simply sitting on a terrace. All these moments will not only leave good memories in the children's minds, but on many occasions something more. Today, we are going to address the topic of heat rashes that appear in babies.
A rash or rash that appears from heat, It is a very common condition among the smallest of the house, especially in babies. Those who suffer from it, suffer from the appearance of small marks and red bumps on their skin. They are rashes, which do not usually pose any serious risk to your health and are also easy to treat as we will see below.
What are the causes of these rashes?
Heat rash in both children and babies is due to their very sensitive skin. In addition to the fact that their pores are smaller, so they can be more easily clogged when it comes to perspiration. All this leads to the appearance of this condition that we are talking about in the publication.
The parts that are usually affected in their little bodies are the areas near the diaper, the armpit area, the neck, the folds of their legs and arms. In certain cases, this type of rash caused by heat can even appear on the head area of children and is usually associated with the use of a hat.
Main characteristics of heat rash
As we have indicated at the beginning of this publication, This type of heat rash appears as small bumps or welts that are reddish in color. or also, in the form of small granites. These forms are rarely accompanied by pain, while they are accompanied by intense itching.
These heat rashes, They are usually produced by being exposed to the sun or excessive heat., also to our children being too covered, that is, with too many layers of clothing, or when performing intense physical activities.
What to do if my little one develops a heat rash?
The first thing you should do is stay calm, we understand that everything that happens to our little one and is unknown can be an alarm signal and start to make us nervous because we don't know how to act. Next, We leave you a series of tips that may help you in these cases.
Firstly, you can apply water paste on the affected area, it is a product that can be obtained at any pharmacy. This product will help relieve you and will gradually heal.
When it is bath time, it is advisable to use a soap indicated as neutral. Products with colognes, perfumes or other elements are not the most suitable for this type of case as they can cause another type of irritation or aggravate the one you already have.
Dressing your little one in lighter, 100% cotton clothing will help relieve an itchy feeling and even burning. Avoid dark or synthetic clothing, it will make your baby's skin breathe and stay both cool and dry.
In the event that your baby has a very reddened area and feels very hot, we recommend that you cool the room where he is. with the help of a fan or air conditioning so that you feel a sensation of coolness and not excessive heat caused by the rash.
When can I go to the doctor?
In most cases of heat rash, no treatment or contacting healthcare personnel is necessary. In case things get complicated, we tell you what are the symptoms you should pay attention to.
- Rash that remains on the skin of the little ones for more than 7 days
- Appearance of fever, sore throat, body aches, chills, etc
- Seizures because of the fever
There are certain ways to try to avoid the appearance of this type of rash in our babies, as we have indicated in one of the previous sections. Heat rash is a very common condition that appears in these months with dizzying temperatures both in the smallest of the house and in adults. Follow the instructions that we have mentioned, complement it with good hygiene and proper hydration of both the body and the skin.