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"Oh-My-God-What-Is-That?" Skin Emergencies

Should you dig at it? Or rush to a derm? See photos and skin care tips for sensitive skin issues

by Robin Immerman Gruen

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Skin Emergency: Heat Rash Symptoms: A cluster of red or white miliaria, small pus-filled bumps typically found on the cheeks, forehead and chin. These bumps are clogged pores -- the result of crystallized (dried) sweat trapped under the skin.
Treat it: Get out of the heat. Then cleanse, dry and pat your skin with baby powder to soothe the zone. After a few minutes, apply an over-the-counter cortisone or anti-itch cream, like Aveeno 1 Percent Hydrocortisone Anti-itch Cream, $5.99, to reduce inflammation and redness. Reapply every three hours as needed.
Prevent it: Stay in cool, dry, air-conditioned environments as much as possible. When outside in the heat, cleanse skin immediately after sweating. Carry disposable wipes when you're on the go to sweep sweat off your face and other rash-prone zones And finally, avoid oil-based products, says Frew. Photo: Courtesy of y2khealthanddetox.com

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witch hazel gets rid of heat rash pretty good. ive had many people use it for their bad heat rashes and it always clears it up. eww @ athletes foot, glad I've never had to deal with that D:

by talecon Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 06:17PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting read

by Candice11 Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 01:57AM Report as inappropriate

These were great examples of skin issues to go along with the article. Nice info

by EricaC123 Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 12:12PM Report as inappropriate

good information

by aishak55 Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 05:09PM Report as inappropriate

I have always been using tea bags for my eyes, but this is good to have a reference to.

by Glam101 Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 07:43PM Report as inappropriate

Very disgusting story but helpful as well.

by Lamexicana1 Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 04:27PM Report as inappropriate

Good info. When i first came to the states eating pie gave me hives.......i ignored it, but it never bothered me again.

by nicky22 Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 04:12PM Report as inappropriate

I will use teabags from now on for my eyes...

by lilas Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 04:11PM Report as inappropriate

Hives can come from things rubbing your skin or digging into it too. It sometimes happens to me with swimsuits or bras, and it goes away in less than an hour.

by GingerDrink Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 04:21PM Report as inappropriate

Pictures are kinda grossing me out but still good info. I get cysic acne all the time ugh...

by rachaellh13 Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 05:29PM Report as inappropriate