What to do if you get a rash

What to do if you get a rash

 

Many people have experienced red, itchy bumps on their backs or other parts of their bodies during the summer. This is a common form of itching.

How it happens: Deep in our skin, there are many sweat glands, which look like twisted pouches. When the sweat glands are stimulated in hot weather, a lot of sweat is produced there and sweat comes out of the gland pouch through a tube to the surface of the skin. But for some reason, when these sweat-excreting ducts of the sweat glands are damaged, the sweat fluid spreads inside the skin. This causes inflammation in the skin and causes red bumps to appear. Children's skin is more prone to itching. This is because children's sweat glands are often not fully developed.

 

What to do:
1) Since hot weather is responsible for such a situation, the affected person should be taken to cool weather as soon as possible. If the rash is in an air-conditioned room, it heals quickly. If that is not possible, the patient can also be sufficiently comfortable with the air from a fan.

2) If you are wearing tight clothing, it is essential to quickly avoid it and wear loose cotton clothes.

3) Applying calamine lotion to the affected area provides immediate relief and helps reduce inflammation.

4) Even lightly massaging ice on the affected area provides temporary relief.

5) Drink plenty of water so that the body does not suffer from dehydration.

 

What not to do:
1) Never rub the affected area vigorously. Itching can also lead to bacterial infection. Therefore, preventing itching as much as possible is one of the main ways to keep the rash free of complications.

2) There is no need to apply any cream or powder unnecessarily on the body, as this can clog the glands and make the situation more complicated.

3) Hot weather should be avoided as much as possible. Common scabies is not a serious disease. Usually, it is completely cured within three to four days under favorable conditions. However, in some cases, common scabies can become complicated and bacterial infection can occur, causing a significant deterioration in the skin condition. In such cases, along with the application of antibiotics to the face, the skin also needs various care and treatment.

 

Suggested by: Dr. Zakia Mahfuza Zakaria, Senior Consultant, Dermatology, Uttara Skin Care and Laser, Dhaka.