During a hot summer, a rash consisting of small white blisters may appear on the skin’s surface. This rash usually occurs due to excessive sweating and the clogging of sweat glands. While it is a harmless condition, it can be unpleasant and is commonly known as prickly heat. In some cases, infections can develop, leading to skin inflammation. If the condition occurs too often, it could indicate an underlying chronic illness. It is advisable to consult a doctor for treatment, but some folk remedies may also be tried.
A decoction of chamomile, string, and calendula is considered quite effective for treating prickly heat. To prepare it, take 20 grams of chamomile flowers, string, or calendula, and brew them in one glass of boiling water. Let the decoction steep and cool, then strain it. For treating children, the decoction can be added to a bath. For adults, use a soft cloth soaked in the decoction to wipe the affected areas. A decoction of birch leaves and buds is also used for treating prickly heat.
To prepare the decoction, take 20 grams of dried material, brew it in a glass of boiling water, let it steep and cool, and then strain it. For children, add the decoction to their bath during bathing. Adults can use a soft cloth soaked in the decoction. Another simple yet effective remedy for prickly heat is a decoction of walnut leaves. To prepare, grind 20 grams of walnut leaves and boil them for 10-15 minutes. Let the decoction steep, then strain it. For treatment, add the decoction to a bath.
Sometimes, a decoction of bay leaves is used to treat prickly heat, but this recipe is suitable only for adults, as bay leaves may cause allergies. To prepare it, take 7 dried bay leaves and pour one glass of boiling water over them. Allow the decoction to steep and cool. Use it to wash the reddened areas.
Potato starch is also considered an effective remedy for prickly heat. To prepare, dissolve 80 grams of starch in one glass of water, then heat a bucket of water and pour the starchy mixture into it. Use the prepared solution to wash the affected areas without soap and without rinsing. Incidentally, starch can also be used as a powder substitute.
