Naturally Effective Home Remedies to get rid of Prickly heat

Prickly heat itching issues are commonly noticed in the summer season as it occurs due to constant sweating problem. Due to the accumulation of sweat in a certain region of your body it leads to the development of red bumps on your skin and these bumps are the itchy spots causing prickly heat problems. This disease is commonly observed and summer season but is also taking birth in the winter season too.

The red bumps are the indication of prickly heat issues and it can be developed on anybody as there is no specification to it. It can occur to a new born baby as well as to a 60 year old person. There is no limitation to it as such. Young babies are more prone it this because the sweat on their body does not easily dry up causing discomfort feeling to them. Prickly heat can easily be detected in the areas of the body such as folds of skin, on neck, back of shoulders and even chest.

Symptoms and Causes of Prickly Heat Rashes:

Prickly heat is also known as Miliaria and has various causes to it. Miliaria is caused due to the blockage of pores in the sweat glands leading to the eruption of red bumps on the skin and ultimately leads to itching. The major cause of sweat is the scorching heat in the summer season but apart from the scorching heat there are other various reasons for the development of red bums. These red bumps also erupt due to intake of alcohol, overwork, unhealthy and stressful lifestyle, smoking, even excessive consumption of junk food, acidity, not eating food on timely basis that is no management of time for eating, food poisoning and even the side effects of certain medicines.

How to Avoid and Prevent Prickly Heat on Holiday Conditions:

Do’s:

• Try staying under shady places.
• Always prefer wearing loose clothes especially cotton wear.
• Take bath twice a day and preferable with cold water.
• Drink more amount of water and juices.
• Consume fruits and vegetables with high water content. E.g.: Watermelon, grapes, strawberries, apples, tomatoes etc.
• Prefer liquid diet on a higher level.
• Eat more of less spicy food which would reduce the heat content in your body.
• Stay inside a room which contains a fan or air-condition which would reduce down the body heat.
• After working out in the gym always take a shower to get rid of the perspiration accumulated on the body.

Don’ts:

• Avoid intense exercise and work which would lead to heavy sweating.
• Avoid using oil based cosmetics.
• Avoid excessive heat and humidity intake in your body.
• Avoid synthetic material clothing which causes sweat.
• Avoid tight fitting clothes.
• Avoid application of moisturizers and lotions while movie out in the heat.
• Avoid wearing excessively warm clothing in winter which leads to sweating and perspiration issues.
• Avoid certain medications which are for ADHD or blood pressure problems.
• Avoid wrapping up new born babies in blankets tightly.

Best Quick Home Remedies for Prickly Heat Problems:

Aloe Vera Gel:

Aloe Vera gel helps in easing the uncomfortable feeling of itching on all skin types. As it is a natural source of remedy it doesn’t have any side effects. In order to apply, take out a stem of the aloe and pull off the skin. Then apply the natural gel which is extracted out of it on the affected areas. If the aloe plant is not available the use the aloe based moisturizer and lotions available. Aloe gel contains excellent healing abilities and provides ultimate cooling effect to the skin.

Baking Soda:

Properties of baking soda or cooking soda make it the best as a solution for prickly heat as it provides soothing relief to the skin. For the applying baking soda, mix the powder with cool water and make a mild solution. Dip a wet cloth and rub it gently over the affected areas in order to heal the prickly heat itching and irritation caused by it. This will provide instant relief to the itchiness.

Chickpea Flour:

Prepare a chickpea paste with water and apply on the affected areas. Let it stay for around 15 minutes and wash it off with the help of cold water. This process will give instant relief to the itchiness.

Ginger:

Ginger has always been used as Ayurvedic medicine since ancient years for its medical properties. It helps in avoiding the itchy sensation and stinging caused by the prickly heat. The application of ginger can be done by grating the ginger and then boiling it in water. Allow the water to cool down and then use a sponge or cloth to dab the solution on the affected areas of skin.

Honey:

Honey, like ginger, has been used since ancient times because of its antibacterial properties. You can apply honey directly on the skin unless you are not comfortable with the sticky feeling of it on your body. Leave the honey on the body for 15-20 minutes before washing it away with cold water.

Ice Cubes:

Put some ice cubes into water and let it rest for a while. As the water gets chilled, apply it on the affected area with cloth or cotton. You can even directly apply the ice cubes on the affected area to get relief from the itchiness.

Multani Mitti Or Fuller’s Earth:

Multani Mitti has been used as a permanent remedy for getting rid of prickly heat. For applying, take 3-4 spoons of Multani mitti in a bowl and add on sufficient rose water to make a paste and apply it on the affected areas. Remove it with the help of cold water after about 2-3 hours..

Neem:

Neem has always been known for its antiseptic, antibacterial and Ayurvedic usage. It could be used to get rid of skin diseases, which includes prickly heat problems as well. For the process of application, crush the Neem leaves and make a thin paste out of it. Apply the paste on the affected area and wash it off as it dries with cold water to gain instant relief.

Oatmeal Bath Scrubs:

Having an oat meal baths is the new trend to avoid prickly heat problem. In this process, soak yourself in the oatmeal bath for 15-20 minutes. You can also use the scrub made out of oatmeal on the infected areas and rub it gently over it as it helps to exfoliate the skin and in clearing the blocked sweat ducts.

Raw Potatoes:

Cut thin slices of the raw potato and place it on the affected area or you can even dab the potato slices on the same. This would provide instant relief to the itching.

Talcum Powder:

The best remedy for avoiding prickly heat is the application of talcum powder four to five times a day in order to keep out body sweat free and feel fresh at the same time. You should always apply non-perfumed talcum powder or the special powders made for prickly heat problems.

Watermelon:

Deseed the watermelon and make a pulp of it. Apply the pulp on the affected area or even gulp down the pulp in order to hydrate the skin and feel fresh at the same time.

There are other remedies which can be used such as:

• Lime juice
• Henna powder
• Coriander leaves and sandalwood powder
• Camphor
• Cucumber
• Papaya
• Lavender essential oil
• Indian gooseberries

So, these were a few remedies and options which could be used and applied in order to get rid of the prickly heat issues and feel free from it. Lets us know what works or worked best for you. We love to hear your feedback as well 🙂