The difference between爽身粉 (talcum powder) and痱子粉 (powder for prickly heat)
Disease description:
In summer, heat rash tends to develop, and痱子粉 (powder for heat rash) is commonly used. I would like to ask the doctor: what is the difference between爽身粉 (talcum powder) and痱子粉 (powder for heat rash)?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The difference between body powder and prickly heat powder lies in their ingredients, functions, and methods of use.
1. Difference in ingredients: Body powder contains talcum powder, boric acid, and fragrance, whereas prickly heat powder is composed of borneol, menthol, talcum powder, Angelica dahurica (bai zhi), and alum.
2. Difference in functions and methods of use: Body powder helps keep the local skin dry, absorbs sweat, and lubricates the skin; it can be used when the skin is damp. Prickly heat powder, on the other hand, is used to treat prickly heat, damp sores, itching, and infantile heat rash. It should be applied after cleaning and drying the skin.
If symptoms do not improve within 3 days of using prickly heat powder, you should promptly consult a doctor for treatment. Additionally, if redness occurs at the application site during the use of either prickly heat powder or body powder, discontinue use immediately.
When using body powder or prickly heat powder, keep the product away from your mouth and nose to avoid inhalation into the lungs.
