Miliarias other than prickly heat can occur as the sweat ducts become occluded at different levels. To avoid a bout of these irritating rashes, a patient should avoid exposure to excessive hot, sticky environments. Staying inside an air-conditioned room will help prevent and treat the rashes. If a patient comes to you asking for advice, tell them to avoid excessive exercise as it could worsen the condition. Wear light loose absorbent clothing, such as cotton.
Pharmacological treatment includes various lotions and powders as described below.
Treatment Prickly heat is a very common skin disorder-affecting people of all age. Undoubtedly, as a pharmacist, we would get many questions about drug treatments for this condition. A brief list of drugs used to treat prickly heat is listed below. As the name implies, skin protectants work by acting as a physical barrier to irritants. They also absorb moisture, keeping the skin dry and cool.