If the area becomes infected, you or your child may need antibiotics.
It is common in newborn babies as their sweat glands haven’t developed properly yet. Heat rash is caused by a blockage and inflammation of sweat ducts in heat and high humidity.
redness and mild swelling of the affected areaĬHECK YOUR SYMPTOMS - Use the Symptom Checker and find out if you need to seek medical help.an irritating itch and prickling sensation.In babies, these are often in the skin folds, on the face or in the nappy area It happens when the body sweats more than usual, and is more common during summer months or in a hot climate. It causes small red spots in places where sweat collects, such as the armpits, back, under the breasts, chest, groin, elbow creases and back of the knees, and the waist.
Heat rash - sometimes called prickly heat, sweat rash or miliaria, is a harmless but very itchy skin rash.
