I have been getting heat rashes a lot this summer. I have never had one before and I am wondering why it is happening now. I did get one when I went to Palm Springs in the Spring. It was really hot, over 100, so I didn't think much of it. However, I have gotten three more since then. I actually woke up with one today. I am used to a lot warmer weather, so I am not sure why I am getting them now. Does anyone else get them??? In Palm Springs, I had the rash on my arms, chest, and legs by the time I came home. The last few times, it has been on my arms only. It hasn't even been really hot here, just 70's low 80's, so I don't understand why I am getting them. Any suggestions on how to make it go away sooner??

By Emily7 on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 05:00 pm:

Are you sure they are heat rashes? Could they be caused by stress?

By Trina~moderator on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 05:28 pm:

Emily, that was my thinking, too. Rashes can come on for MANY reasons. I would document them. If they continue, perhaps a doctor visit is in order.

By Debbie on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 08:45 pm:

I am pretty sure they are heat rashes. I went online and it fits the description and the pictures look just like it. I am usually outside the day before I get them. The one I had this morning looked better this afternoon and then I took my ds's to the pool. It got worse when we were outside. However, once I came home and showered and cooled down it is better again.

I guess I will have to go to the doctor if I keep getting them. It has been stressful around here with us being in a new area and dh not liking his job. I guess stress is a possibility.

By Tink on Monday, July 19, 2004 - 12:04 pm:

I don't know if you already know this but a cornstarch-based powder, like most baby powders, can be really soothing on a heat rash. Just thought I'd offer a piece of advice that I have found helpful on several occasions. How is it going? Are you finding any relief?

By Kaye on Monday, July 19, 2004 - 12:36 pm:

YOu know a funny thought here. But when you had the first rash, were your cheeks flush? You could have 5ths disease, which does flare up for about 6 weeks in the heat.

By Debbie on Monday, July 19, 2004 - 04:03 pm:

Thank you for the baby powder suggestion. I will have to try it if I get another one. The rash is almost gone today. I was lucky that it was only in the 70's this weekend, so I didn't get too hot. I think I have narrowed it down to the new sunscreen I was using. I bought a new brand when I was in Palm Springs, that is the first time I broke out in the rash. Each time I broke out in a rash, I had used that sunscreen. When I used the one that I put on my dks, I have been fine. Needless to say, I threw out that sunscreen and I will just be using the one I put on my dks. Hopefully, I won't get anymore. The rash sure is ugly and it is almost impossible to keep from sweating in the middle of summer!!

By Emily7 on Monday, July 19, 2004 - 06:05 pm:

I hope that is was just the sunscreen. I am glad it is better now.