How to Treat Heat Rash?

Medical Treatment:
Do the following things to treat or prevent heat rash yourself:
To keep your skin cool:

• Drink plenty of fluid to prevent dehydration
• Take cool baths or showers
• Wear loose cotton clothing
• Use lightweight bedding

To calm the itching or prickly rash:

• Do not use gels or creams with perfumed showers
• Apply something cold, such as an ice pack or damp cloth for no more than 20 minutes
• Tap or pat the rash instead of scratching it