How to Effectively Treat Heat Rash
Disease description:
My nephew is 8 years old this year. Recently, pimples appeared on his face, and he was diagnosed with miliaria (heat rash) during a hospital visit. I would like to know how to effectively treat miliaria.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wan
Miliaria (prickly heat) is primarily a skin rash caused by high temperatures, humidity, and blocked sweat ducts. Once the patient is removed from the hot, humid environment, miliaria typically resolves spontaneously, and aggressive treatment is generally unnecessary. Although topical medications—such as calamine lotion or menthol-based preparations—may be applied, they are best used after bathing. For cases accompanied by significant pruritus, oral antihistamines (e.g., chlorpheniramine or cetirizine) may be prescribed. Patients are advised to wear loose-fitting, comfortable, breathable clothing—such as cotton, linen, or silk—to facilitate sweat evaporation and avoid wearing excessive tight-fitting garments.
