When your body sweats considerably for a long period of time, it can sometimes cause a rash.
Heat rash is a red, uneven rash that normally occurs where sweat collects. The skin irritation may be accompanied by an itch or tingling pain.
Heat rash is most common in babies and children, and can occur in adults.
Dress children in breathable fabric. If you have to be in the heat for long periods of time, find areas where you can cool down. Bring a cloth or towel to dry sweat, and a change of clothing to replace dampened clothes.
If you develop heat rash, get out of the heat and cool down. Sit near a fan and/or apply cool compresses. Dry the affected area and ensure it remains dry. Wear loose clothing to prevent the rash from being rubbed and further irritated.
Heat illness affects everyone: you, your family, your neighbors, your customers.
Use this one-page guide to spread awareness of the dangers of heat illness.The contents of this website are for information purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not rely on the information provided for medical decision making and should direct all questions regarding medical matters to their physician or other health care provider. Use of this information does not create an express or implied physician-patient relationship.