Heat rash problems

[becki_1984]

I'm off to Florida in the summer but can't begin to look forward to it because I suffer really bad heat rashes. It takes over my whole body and looks really, really unattractive. It doesn't really itch but its just awful and I'm really paranoid about it. Can anyone suggest anything that will help prevent it or even anything to take?

I've tried the usual tablets but no luck so far. The doctor said I'd probably grow out of it a few years ago but I'm 21 now and it seems to be getting worse.

All suggestions will be really appreciated :)

[Iz66]

I know where your coming from..nightmare isnt it.

I have heard that sunblock can really help....even on parts that dont get the sun.

Last year i bought some suncream by Simple...it was specially formulated for people with sun allergies and contains an anti-irritant.

Am hoping i can find it again this year.....think i got it in a large Boots store.

Best of luck

[Alibobs]

I get heat rash too - I actually find it is worse when I put lotion on, even if it's for sensitive skin. It's almost as if the lotion sets the rash off - could it block the pores and stop the skin's cooling system? I'm afraid i keep covered up with cotton clothing and just go out in the sun early or late. I am invariably whiter on the plane home than before I went but at least I won't get so many wrinkles!!

A friend swears by a light dusting of athletes foot powder - she has a medical background and there is something in it to alleviate itchiness and redness apparently

[lady_p_gold]

Well I get prickly heat and the itching is just unbelievable but I found that if I use sun lotion that is what starts it off and as the previous post said it is the blocking of the pores that seems to trigger it ... so try not putting anything on at all.

[becki_1984]

Thanks a lot everyone, never been anywhere like Florida before and don't want it to ruin my hol but will give all ideas a go :)

[Drusilla]

As a redhead, I too suffer in the sun and always wear loose fitting cotton dresses with an open white cotton shirt over the top to protect my arms. I also wear a wide brimmed sun hat and believe it or not, carry a parasol when walking. My ex husband thought I looked like something out of the Raj. I also make my red headed daughters' wear kepi's like soldiers in the French Foreign Legion with the white trailing neck protectors.
If you itch I would definitely suggest minimal use of oils etc and rely on the loose cotton clothing to protect you.

[bohochick]

this might sound daft but someone i know suffers from heat rash and she swears by vinegar!!!!! i know doesn't smell too nice but give it a go one day of your hols enjoy

[maggie01]

I suffered with that for years, then I bought a factor 50 baby sun lotion when I went to Florida. I made sure I was covered before I left the hotel and re-applied it often. Now I never use anything under 50 when I go somewhere hot. It cured my problem.