Heat rashes occur when excess sweat leaves your body.
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The most common cause of heat rashes is the blockage in the sweat glands which occur when sweat gets trapped in the upper layers of the skin. The sweat that is produced due to hot or humid conditions is sometimes unable to get expelled from the surface of the body and gets accumulated underneath the skin. This leads to the formation of small red rashes which may even turn into blisters in severe cases.
Which of the following should you avoid if you are experiencing heat rashes?
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Heat rashes occur mainly when the sweat glands and pores become clogged in the summer and it is best to avoid the use of any cream, cosmetic or product that could further intensify the clogging. Products that have petroleum in them, such as petroleum jelly, will clog the skin even more and make the problem much worse instead of providing any relief.
Which of the following food items should you avoid if you are experiencing or trying to prevent summer rashes?
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The best way to prevent and treat heat rashes is to avoid situations that lead to sweating. The consumption of certain foods such as jalapenos and hot peppers can get your sweat glands triggered and make them go into overdrive. Examples of other food items that can make you sweat excessively include caffeinated beverages and alcoholic drinks.
A smoking habit can make you sweat more and increase the occurrence of heat rashes.
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The nicotine from tobacco and cigarettes can increase your heart rate which raises body temperature and acts as a stimulus for your sweat glands to become overactive. This excessive sweating is detrimental when it comes to the prevention and treatment of heat rashes. It is therefore advisable for you to avoid smoking while suffering from a summer rash or even otherwise in order to prevent rashes and other health issues from arising due to the habit.
Keeping yourself covered in clothing from head to toe in the summer will prevent heat rashes.
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If you keep yourself completely covered in the hot and humid weather of the summer, you will only make yourself more prone to intense heat rashes. These rashes usually occur in those parts of the body which remain covered in clothing all the time as the sweat tends to accumulate here without finding an outlet. You should let as much of your skin remain uncovered as possible and wear only loose fitting clothes made from breathable fabrics, such as cotton. It is best to avoid tight clothing made from synthetic material at all times.
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