Can children with prickly heat take baths?

Written by Zeng Hai Jiang
Pediatrics
Updated on March 01, 2025
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Children can bathe when they have prickly heat, and it is even recommended to bathe frequently. Prickly heat is caused by the blockage of sweat ducts. Factors such as the underdevelopment of newborns' sweat ducts, humid and hot external environments, prolonged bed rest, and skin infections can all cause prickly heat. When children develop prickly heat, we can apply mild topical medications. In terms of diet, it is also important to avoid spicy, irritating, and allergenic foods, and to ensure frequent bathing and proper ventilation to improve the skin's external environment.

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How to eliminate prickly heat?

To eliminate prickly heat, it is necessary to pay attention to the following points: First, it is recommended to use air conditioning to cool down during summer, maintain indoor ventilation, and ensure smooth airflow. Second, it is advisable to add some medicinal ointments or solutions that help treat prickly heat to the bath water. Third, you can apply prickly heat powder or talcum powder on the affected areas to help keep the skin dry and clean. Of course, you can also apply a mild astringent ointment to the affected areas to achieve a therapeutic effect.

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Will children develop prickly heat on their limbs?

Children sometimes get heat rash, including on their limbs, but it's usually not severe. If the rash appears on the limbs, it's often because the skin on the limbs has been in contact with the skin on the trunk or from lying on that part of the body, such as the back. During the period when a child has heat rash, it's essential to ensure that sweaty clothes are changed promptly to keep the skin dry and clean. Regular bathing is necessary, and using prickly heat powder or, depending on the child's specific situation, treating with creams under a doctor's guidance, are all acceptable approaches. Additionally, parents should avoid giving their child food that could aggravate the condition.

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Do children get itchy from heat rash?

It itches. Miliaria, caused by blocked sweat ducts, commonly occurs in newborns due to their underdeveloped sweat ducts, as well as in hot environments and situations like prolonged bedrest, which can easily lead to the condition. Some skin infections that block sweat ducts can also cause miliaria. Miliaria is classified into types such as clear miliaria, red miliaria, pustular miliaria, and deep miliaria. Red miliaria is characterized by a burning and itching sensation. In areas with pustular miliaria lesions, there is also a burning, itching, and painful sensation, while the symptoms in areas affected by clear and deep miliaria are less noticeable.

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Can prickly heat be treated with calamine?

Lugan Stone Cleanser is mainly used for acute pruritic dermatosis, such as urticaria, eczema, prickly heat, etc. Thus, it can be used for prickly heat. The method of use is topical application; shake well before use, apply an appropriate amount of Lugan Stone Cleanser to the affected area, and it can be applied two to three times a day. However, if there is a burning sensation or swelling at the site of application, discontinue use immediately, clean the area thoroughly, and consult a local physician if necessary. Additionally, to prevent the recurrence of prickly heat, it is important to keep the environment cool and ventilated, avoid outdoor activities under strong sunlight, frequently bathe in warm water and dry the skin properly, and maintain a light diet rich in vegetables and fruits while avoiding spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods.

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Can children eat eggs when they have prickly heat?

When children develop prickly heat, it is best not to feed them eggs. Prickly heat in children primarily occurs because the sweat glands in the skin become blocked, leading to a type of skin disease. When children develop prickly heat, we need to cool and dry their skin, which will improve and relieve the condition. In terms of diet, we should also avoid spicy and irritating foods, greasy foods, and foods that are likely to cause allergies. Eggs, being rich in proteins, can easily trigger allergies. Therefore, when a child has prickly heat, it is best to avoid giving them eggs. If the child's prickly heat is severe, we can also apply topical medications to the affected area. The principle for using medications should be based on cooling, astringent, and anti-itch properties.