What are some tips for getting rid of prickly heat? How can you effectively get rid of prickly heat?

1. Salt water.

After taking a bath, add some salt to half a bucket of water, then use a gauze dipped in salt water to pat the area where the prickly heat grows, and finally wash it clean with warm water. Do this once a day and the prickly heat will heal soon.

2. Ginger.

Rub sliced ​​ginger on the affected area and the prickly heat will disappear quickly. It can be used by both adults and children.

3. Watermelon rind.

Use the rind of watermelon after eating to wipe the affected area, rub it until it turns slightly red, rub it two or three times a day, and the effect will be seen the next day (it will no longer itch), and the skin will be clean and smooth. The famous Chinese medicine book "Compendium of Materia Medica" also records that watermelon can calm down, quench thirst, and remove summer heat.

4. Bitter melon.

In summer, it is recommended to eat more bitter foods, and bitter melon is the best choice. China Food Network reminds that bitter melon can increase appetite, clear away heat and relieve summer heat, and eating more bitter melon can also prevent the occurrence of prickly heat. If prickly heat occurs, you can cut the bitter melon into slices and apply the bitter melon flesh with juice to the affected area once in the morning and evening.

5. Mint leaves.

Wash and drain fresh mint leaves (older leaves are better, and more in quantity), put them in a container, and pour in sanitary alcohol (available at pharmacies). The alcohol should cover the leaves. After one day, the alcohol will turn light green and can be used. The effect will be seen the next day after application.

It is important to note that to prevent prickly heat, one should pay attention to skin hygiene, take frequent baths and change clothes frequently. People who are prone to prickly heat should dry themselves after bathing and then apply talcum powder or prickly heat powder. Parents should be careful not to let children play in the hot sun, eat less and avoid high-sugar and high-fat foods.