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Prevention
By Mayo Clinic staffTo help protect yourself or your child from heat rash:
- In summer, dress in soft, lightweight, cotton clothing. Avoid overdressing in winter — children should wear the same amount of clothing that an adult would wear to stay comfortable.
- Avoid tightfitting clothes that can irritate tender skin.
- When it's hot, stay in the shade or in an air-conditioned building or place a fan at a safe distance to gently circulate the air.
- Keep your sleeping area cool and well ventilated.
- Bathe in cool water with a nondrying soap that doesn't contain fragrances or dyes. Many companies make gentle, natural products especially for infants and children.
- Avoid using powders, creams or ointments — they don't prevent heat rash and can block pores.
