Help protect children from gaming harms.

Take our survey

Please or to access all these features

Children's health

Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.

Heat Rash/Prickly heat

0 replies

wellerhugs5 · 02/08/2024 08:22

I'm hoping that someone has some advice - my 9 yo son has suffered with heat rash the last couple of years - normally when we've been away but he's also had it the last few days here in the UK.
It's awful - he gets it on his face, his arms, legs, torso and it's so distressing.

We go to Spain in a few weeks and I'm worried about him.
I've started giving him antihistamines already (made no difference in the heat here sadly), but I wondered if anyone has any other suggestions - I'm concerned enough that I'm considering a GP appointment to discuss it as it makes him so miserable.
I've bought a rash vest, although I'm not entirely sure how that is meant to help!
Has anyone used cooling powder with any success?
Also a suitable factor 50 cream/spray?

Thanks for any help.

OP posts:
New posts on this thread. Refresh page