Summer has arrived, and many children have developed prickly heat. I believe that parents and friends who have had prickly heat before must still remember how uncomfortable it was to have prickly heat when they were young. Therefore, when a three-year-old child in the family has prickly heat, they must be very curious about the methods of treating it. So, what should a three-year-old child do if they have prickly heat? Here are nine tips for treating prickly heat.
1. Saltwater
After taking a shower, add salt to half a bucket of water, then dip a piece of gauze in salt water and gently pat the area with prickly heat. Finally, rinse it clean with warm water once a day. Soon, the prickly heat will heal.
2. Ginger
Slice ginger and apply it externally. The prickly heat will quickly subside, and it can be used by both adults and children.
3. Watermelon rind
Wipe the affected area with the skin of the watermelon that has been eaten, until it turns slightly red each time. Wipe it two or three times a day, and it will take effect the next day (no longer itchy), and the skin will be clean and smooth. The Chinese pharmaceutical classic "Compendium of Materia Medica" also records that watermelon can calm, quench thirst, and relieve summer heat.
4. Raw cucumber juice
Apply raw cucumber juice or cucumber slices separately to the affected area, and cure it two or three times. This method is particularly suitable for children.
5. Bitter gourd
In summer, it is recommended to eat more bitter foods, and bitter melon is the best choice. Bitter melon can enhance appetite, clear heat and relieve summer heat. Eating more bitter melon can also prevent the occurrence of prickly heat. If there is prickly heat, slice the bitter gourd and rub the affected area with juicy bitter gourd meat, once in the morning and once in the evening.
6. Peach leaves
50 grams of peach leaves, add 500 milliliters of water, boil it until only half of the water is left, and directly wipe the prickly heat with the boiled peach leaves.
7. Fresh mint leaves
Wash and dry the fresh mint leaves (old leaves are better, with more quantity), put them in a container, and pour in sanitary alcohol (available in pharmacies), which should cover the leaves. After one day, the alcohol turns light green and can be used. It takes effect on the second day after application.
8. Toothpaste
Rubbing with toothpaste can make the rash disappear and make the whole body feel refreshed and comfortable.
9. Avoid direct sunlight exposure
The ultraviolet radiation of the sun can cause significant damage to the skin, even if it does not cause rash, it may still lead to sunburn. When taking babies for outdoor activities, do not play in strong sunlight. Avoid the hottest time of summer and choose to play in the shade of trees in the morning and evening when the climate is cool. And exercise should not be too intense, it is better to sweat slightly, and before returning to the house, make sure the body is dry to avoid the cold air from the air conditioning invading the baby's body.
The above is an introduction to what to do when a three-year-old child has prickly heat. The above introduces 9 tips for treating children's heat rash. Although they are all simple methods, the effect of treating heat rash is very good. If a child at home has prickly heat, parents and friends may choose these tips introduced above for treatment.
