Apply Calamine Lotion
Calamine lotion is a safe over-the-counter medication used to treat skin conditions like shingles, chickenpox, scabies, psoriasis, and bug bites. It is a mild but effective remedy against pruritus or mild itchiness. Pediatricians often recommend this to babies and toddlers to treat heat rash since it has close to zero chances of triggering an allergic reaction.
The Food and Drug Administration approves and recommends using calamine lotion to relieve discomfort and itchiness caused by heat rash. It can also prevent further skin infections. Calamine lotion is also proven effective in cooling the skin, lowering the chances of heat rash spreading and worsening.
Calamine lotion has very few adverse side effects. Even people with overly sensitive skin can use it. However, wash the area with mild soap and warm water if a patient experiences itchiness and irritation after applying calamine lotion. Then, stop using calamine lotion and consult a doctor to discuss an alternative medication.
