It’s all over the mammy group pages constantly right now (and multiple photos in my inbox): a child’s rash — “Is this “prickly heat?” So, mammies, I’m going to ask you to share this one with your mammy groups.
What is it?
A heat rash or “prickly heat” (Docs have a fancy name for it: “miliaria crystallina” or “miliaria rubra”) is a skin rash that can happen when a person is hot or sweating too much.
The rash can look like a cluster of tiny bumps or like a group of small pimples or spots.
While anyone can get it, it is more common in babies and young children. You might see it on your child’s head, neck, chest, or anywhere sweaty (armpits!) .
What to do?
Try to reduce how much your child is sweating. Try to keep them cool and dry. Encourage them to take breaks when playing outside. Have your child take cool baths and/or use a clean facecloth dipped in cold water to gently clean the areas with the rash. Dress your child in loose cotton clothes that lets
the skin breathe. Change wet, sweaty clothes promptly.
When to go to doc?
There is a chance it might not be prickly heat or might have gotten infected if:
The rash begins to hurt or feel hot, if the surrounding, skin begins to swell or turn red, of if you see any pus or scabs.
Good advice you can trust online for other skin conditions?
https://irishskin.ie/ask-our-dermatology-nurse/
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