Prickly heat (sweat rash) any suggestions please

ozankoys


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 905

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 11:28

Hi not a very nice subject I know but himself has lots of red spots under arms he has been using Prickly Heat powder we bought in Thailand but although it has not got worse it is definitely not improving.

Do any members have any tried & trusted remedies please?

Thanks

biglugs


Joined: 02/10/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 11:30

Try natural yogurt

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 11:31

Canestan HC cream is what is recommended for prickly heat. Can be bought in most pharmacies. And also take a Piriton (anti-histamine) that should help

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 11:36

You could try a steriod {Canesten } to soothe infammation

ozankoys


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 905

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 11:47

Hi thanks for that will try the Canestan HC, dont think he will be too thrilled to have yoghurt smeared in his armpits!! Will make a bit of a mess on his clothes as well.

This forum is really great when people are sensible I find the info very helpful.

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 12:02

Also at night, you may find having a regular upright fan directed at the bed to be most helpful...also keeps away any errant mosquitos too....i couldn't survive nighttimes without it...much better than aircon as this just makes me feel poorly!





DD

KatyMcM


Joined: 12/07/2009
Posts: 46

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 12:31

Hi

I suffered badly from this whilst in Spain (my neck looked like a lizard with the scales that developed on it). I went to the chemist and showed them my neck and they gave me a cream which is absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!!

The spanish name for it is: Fluocide Forte. I cannot get it in Britain, so last month I had a weekend in Spain and topped up my supplies. The nearest thing in the UK is Synylar Gel, it is ok but not as good as the spanish one. Both of these creams contain steriods and should not be used other than to treat the condition whilst you have it and then stop. The cream contains: Fluocinolona acetonido. My doctor gave my Synylar Gel when I took the tube to him. I will be bringing the cream with me to TRNC to see if I can get it/or similar whilst I am there.

Good luck - I sympathise (a bath in salt water can relieve some of the itching)

MissP


Joined: 14/07/2009
Posts: 19

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 13:28

I also suffer with this condition, I found that creams of any sort did not solve the problem as they only blocked the pores more, which is what cause the rash in the first place. Staying cool constantly was the only way it went, then after that regular showers to keep cool and a dose of piriton or any other allergy tablet first thing in the morning and loose clothing. Always try to stay cool as its the sweat that cannot get out of the skin that causes this nasty itch!! But you prob already knew that much ! I hope the rash goes soon!

sporty


Joined: 06/12/2007
Posts: 685

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 13:34

Daisy,what do you use under your arms? immac? lol x

Sandcastle


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 215

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 13:46

As somebody has said, it is caused by the blocked pores. This can be caused by sun cream and after sun! I suffer with it and have found that the only sun cream I can use is Nivia for Kids spray!



When you come in at night, shower then dont put any after cream on just let the skin breath. After an hour put the canestan cream on and rub it in well. Wont go away straight away but will help.



If you can not get any canestan, dislove a piriton tablet in water to make a paste, then rub that on. Goes powdery but does work.



Good luck

ozankoys


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 905

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 14:02

Thanks for all the other suggestions although cannot stop him working & sweating!! He also does not put all lotions & potions on like me so that is not aggravating his condition. Have bought a tube of Canestan HC so will get him to try that out for a few days see if it works.

We also have a saltwater pool so that should be doing some good as well.

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 21:16

I once had prickly heat and a old GC reccommended Johnsons baby powder !



It worked for me.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 21:22

I'm a little worried about the recommendation of using yogurt on a male as this could lead to yeast build up!



Richard

frankedad


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 346

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 22:00

my daughter gets it bad tried everything , then got a anti histemine injection cost 10tl at catalkoy chemist , didnt fix it but reduced 50% of discomfort also helped with mos bites ( 1jab lasts 1 month)

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 23:02

Try and get some Fucibet/Fucigen.You canonly get it here in the UK on prescription.Will the chemists over there sell it you direct or will you have to go to the local GP..

MsGarnet


Joined: 04/01/2009
Posts: 989

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 23:12

Calamine lotion dabbed on might ease the itching........

Pogle


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 1536

Message Posted:
16/07/2009 23:29

Message 14

Did the chemist actually administer the anti-histamine jab?

clarets



Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 752

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 00:52

Ozankoys,Canesten is a treatment for Moniliasis(otherwise known as thrush).Canesten HC has a very weak steroid component which is likely to have a minimal effect on prickly heat. Moderately potent steroids are useful,but if used long term,can thin skin,predispose it to infections and cause thread veins. All of those are highly unlikely to occur with short term use however. I use Elocon ointment/cream as it is a once daily preparation and very effective.You should be able to ge it over the counter in the TRNC as the pharmacists are very helpful,unlike in the UK,where litigation and bureaucracy have turned them into dispensers in all but name.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 07:11

There is one very simple and effective cure, calcium tablets, one per day you can buy them in any pharmacy ask for the large friut flavoured ones they make a nice drink as well.

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 07:49

aloe vera works best on prickely heat

louthlass


Joined: 09/11/2008
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 11:08

I shower frequently, dry off naturally, without a towel , and use Mycota powder, normally used for athletes foot. It works for me, and I have done this for a few years.