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The "allergy to heat" or sweat, as it is popularly known, happens when the body temperature becomes very high, as it happens in the hottest and muggy days or after intense training, for example, and small allergic reactions appear on the skin characterized by appearance of small balls and itching.
Although the exact cause for the appearance of these symptoms is not known, it is possible that it happens due to an allergic reaction to sweat or as a response of the nervous system to the stress caused by the increase in body temperature.
Usually, this type of allergy does not need to be treated with medications and can be relieved with natural strategies, such as taking a cold shower or using soothing creams.
Main symptoms
The symptoms of allergy to heat or sweat can appear in people of any age, but they are more frequent in babies, children, the elderly and bedridden people, with the most affected regions being the neck and armpits.
The main signs and symptoms that may appear are:
- Small red balls, known as sprouts, in the regions exposed to the sun or in the regions that most perspire;
- Itching in the most affected areas;
- Formation of crusts in the spots of the balls due to the act of scratching the skin;
- Appearance of red plaques on the skin;
- Swelling of the region that was most exposed to the sun.
In addition to these symptoms, when the person is exposed to the sun for a long time or in a very hot environment, other symptoms may appear, such as nausea, diarrhea, difficulty in breathing, vomiting and excessive tiredness, for example, these symptoms being indicative of heat stroke and which should be treated according to the doctor's guidance. Know how to recognize the symptoms of heat stroke.
How the treatment is done
The treatment consists of hydrating the skin well with creams containing aloe vera or calamine, which have a calming action, in addition to taking cold baths, drinking plenty of water, wearing light clothes, avoiding excessive sweating and keeping the place where it is properly. airy and fresh.
In more severe situations, these measures may not be enough to solve the problem, and therefore, a doctor should be consulted to assess the need to use lotions, creams or ointments with corticosteroids, such as hydrocortisone or betamethasone. Corticosteroid formulas should be used in small amounts and applied in a thin layer for a short period of time, as indicated by the doctor, so as not to damage the skin.
In the case of babies, it is recommended to clean the baby's neck with a soft and clean diaper, as this helps to reduce the rash and consequently the irritation. Talcum powder can help keep the skin dry, however, if the baby continues to perspire, the talcum may not be effective and it is best to bathe the baby several times a day, using only water, to protect the baby's skin.