What is the best treatment for baby's heat rash?

Apr 17, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

The baby has been wearing diapers since birth. Recently, summer has arrived and the weather is hotter. I noticed that the baby has developed heat rash on the thighs and bottom. May I ask what can be used to treat heat rash in babies?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng

Baby heat rash can be treated according to the specific situation. For mild cases, you can give the baby a warm bath, then wipe the skin with a warm towel, and add some floral water to the bathwater. For more severe cases, you can apply talcum powder or calamine lotion. If the skin is red and swollen, you may apply erythromycin ointment or百多邦 (mupirocin ointment) as directed by a physician.