Heat Rash

Subject: Community Health Nursing II

Overview

Heat rash, sometimes referred to as miliaria and prickly heat, affects people of all ages. Even while heat rash is frequently seen in infants, it can also happen to adults, especially in hot, humid weather. It happens when perspiration becomes trapped under your skin as a result of blocked sweat ducts, also known as pores. The symptoms might range from little blisters to large, red masses. Some types of heat rash might itch terribly bad or feel prickly. Heat rashes are brought on by extreme heat or warmth. Blisters and bumps (papules) that are clear and fluid-filled and easily breakable red blotches, The symptoms of heat rashes include an itchy or prickly sensation in the affected area, little or no sweating in those locations (anhidrosis), and a heat rash that resembles dots or tiny pimples.

Heat Rash

Heat rash, sometimes referred to as miliaria and prickly heat, affects people of all ages. Even while heat rash is frequently seen in infants, it can also happen to adults, especially in hot, humid weather. A heat rash appears when perspiration is trapped under your skin and your sweat ducts, also known as pores, become clogged. The symptoms might range from little blisters to large, red masses. Some types of heat rash might itch terribly bad or feel prickly.

Symptoms

Adults typically get heat rash where clothes rubs against their skin and in skin folds. Infants typically develop the rash on their neck, shoulders, and chest, though it can also appear in the groin, armpits, and elbow creases.

  • Heat rash warning signs and symptoms include;
    • Blisters and bumps (papules) that are clear, fluid-filled, and easily breakable.
    • Reddish bumps
    • Feeling of itchiness or prickliness in the affected area.
    • In the impacted areas, there is little to no sweating (anhidrosis).
    • Heat rash resembles little bumps or dots.
    • Heat rashes can form on the head, neck, and shoulder of young children.
    • Clothing may aggravate the rash's affected regions, or a secondary skin infection may form.

Causes

  • Excessive warmth or hotness

Treatment

  • The body will heal itself without any special care.
  • Can take care of symptoms.
  • Put on loose clothing.
  • Rather than using a towel to dry the skin, let it.
  • One option is calamine lotion.
  • Educating families about preventative tips
    • The mother to allow kids to wear airy, loose clothing.
    • They ought to wash kids properly and make an effort to keep them cool.

REFERENCE

Ambika Rai, Kabita Dahal. Community Health Nursing II. Kathmandu: Makalu Publication House, 2012 (reprint).

Dash, PK, Panda Un (1997) (reprint 2004), Medicine for Nurses, 2nd edition, JAYPEE

Dr. Sharma PR, 2009, A Hand Book of Pediatric Problems, 3rd edition, Makalu Publication

GN Pravakara, 2004, Textbook of Community Health of Nurses, 1st edition

HealthLine. 2005. 2017 http://www.healthline.com/health/heat-rash-pictures-remedies

MedicineNet. 1996. 2017 http://www.medicinenet.com/heat_rash/article.htm

Rao TB, 2006, Textbook of Community Medicine, 2nd edition

Tuitui, Roshani. Community Health Nursing. Kathmandu: Vidyarthi Prakashan (P.) LTD., 2067.

Web MD. 2005. 2017 http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/heat-rash-topic-overview

 

 

 

 

 

 
Things to remember
  • Heat rash, sometimes referred to as prickly heat and miliaria, affects people of all ages.
  • It happens when perspiration becomes trapped under your skin as a result of blocked sweat ducts, also known as pores.
  • The symptoms might range from little blisters to large, red masses.
  • Some types of heat rash might itch terribly bad or feel prickly.
  • It manifests in skin folds and areas where clothes rubs against the body. Infants typically develop the rash on their neck, shoulders, and chest, though it can also appear in the groin, armpits, and elbow creases.
  • Heat rashes are brought on by extreme heat or warmth.
Questions and Answers

Prickly heat is another name for heat rash, and miliaria isn't just for babies.

Heat rash occurs when your sweat ducts, also known as pores, become blocked and perspiration becomes trapped beneath your skin. The symptoms range from minor blisters to deep, red lumps. Some types of heat rash are extremely itchy or cause a prickly sensation.

Causes

  • Extreme hotness or warmth

Symptoms

Adults typically develop heat rash in skin folds and areas where clothing causes friction. The rash is most common in infants on the neck, shoulders, and chest, but it can also appear in the armpits, elbow creases, and groin.

The following are signs and symptoms of heat rash:

  • Blisters and bumps (papules) that are clear and fluid-filled and break easily
  •  Bumpy red skin
  •  An itch or prickly sensation in the affected area
  • There is little to no sweating in the affected areas (anhidrosis)
  • Heat rash appears as dots or tiny pimples.
  • Heat rashes on the head, neck, and shoulders can occur in young children.
  • Clothing may irritate the rash areas, resulting in secondary skin infection

Heat rash treatment includes: There is no need for special treatment; the body will heal itself.

  • Can alleviate symptoms
  • Take off any restrictive clothing.
  • Allow the skin to dry instead of using a towel to do so.
  • Calamine lotion can be applied to the affected area.

Preventive education for families

  • Suggest to the mother that her children wear light, loose clothing.
  • They should try to keep children cool and properly wash them.

 

Treatment of Heat Rash are

  • The body will heal itself without any special care.
  • Can take care of symptoms.
  • Take off any restrictive clothing.
  • Rather than using a towel to dry the skin, let it.
  • One option is calamine lotion.

Teaching to Families for Prevention

  • Encourage the mother to let the kids wear airy, loose-fitting clothing.
  • They ought to wash kids properly and make an effort to keep them cool.

 

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