Baby's skin is relatively tender, and it is easy to develop prickly heat when the weather is hot. The symptoms of prickly heat and allergies are quite similar, and many parents find it difficult to distinguish between them. Moreover, the treatment methods for prickly heat and allergies are different. Without proper diagnosis and targeted treatment, it will only have a greater impact on the baby. So, what is the difference between baby allergies and heat rash?
In summer, when parents hold their babies for a long time, the babies are prone to sweating and can easily develop heat rash. Heat rash is an inflammation around sweat glands caused by excessive sweating, which hinders the smooth discharge of sweat. It usually grows on the baby's face, neck, inner thighs, armpits, and other areas. Heat rash is also divided into red heat rash, white heat rash, and prickly heat rash. After infection, it can become a boil or swelling. Heat rash usually grows in hot environments, comes quickly, and subsides quickly when the weather is cool.
The symptoms of allergies and prickly heat are somewhat similar, but after allergies, babies will develop many red rashes that can spread throughout the body. Baby allergies are usually caused by diet and contact with substances, and treatment is needed after the allergy, otherwise it is difficult to resolve on its own.
Many parents, when they see their babies having prickly heat, will feel a flush of water. In fact, this approach is wrong. Flower water contains alcohol, which can cause significant irritation when applied to the baby's skin. It is recommended not to directly apply floral water to babies to avoid irritating their skin. You can drop flower dew into the bath water and soak the baby for ten minutes. After the fusion of floral water and bath water, it will not irritate the baby's skin and can also have a good anti-inflammatory effect.
