Prickly Heat

[Shelle]

In the last two years I have suddenly started to suffer from prickly heat on my shoulders, chest and lower legs.  In an effort to try and prevent or ease this year, I am willing to try anything and everything!  I have bought some Piz Buin allergy sun cream (factor 30) and anti histamines as I have heard this is good for it.  Anything else recommended?  I wondered if there is a herbal remedy for prickly heat? 

[shaneystar]

Eurax lotion is very good also Lanacane,talc or cream.Try to keep cool.Easier said than done I know especially if you are at work all day.Cool showers ,cold damp flannel,ice packs.I don't know of anything herbal that can relieve it.Try the Body Shop,they have cooling gels and such like.Hope it calms down soon.

[polly1]

I suffer from this too - but only recently. i am going on holiday soon and read in 'Elle' that this stuff - Phytomer BronzStarter Tablets is good for preparing your skin for a tan but also can combat against prickly heat etc. think is about �20 but supposed to be really worth it, especially if you want a deeper tan?!?

ps. dont use aftersun lotion with perfumes etc, it'll make the itching even worse!

[mats01_99]

Hi Shelle, I too suffer from prickly heat, however this year I took anti histamines for 3 weeks before going away and all the time during the holiday. I also used Ambre Solaire (has to be white bottle). This did the trick and I managed 10 days in Italy in 30 degree heat without any rash whatsoever. Good luck!