Sweat rash
Sweat rash (miliaria) is a common skin problem that occurs when sweat glands become blocked and sweat cannot flow freely to the skin's surface. This leads to the formation of small, itchy pimples or blisters, usually in areas where clothing rubs or where the skin is prone to sweating.
Causes sweat rash:
• Blocked sweat glands: The main cause is blocked sweat glands, which can be caused by heat, humidity, excessive sweating, friction from clothing, or the use of harsh products.
• Damaged skin barrier: The skin barrier can be disrupted by moisture, heat, poor hygiene, or mechanical friction, allowing bacteria and fungi to multiply.
• Miliaria: This is a specific disease of the sweat glands that causes a sweat rash.
• Allergies: In some cases, a sweat rash can be triggered by an allergy to specific substances (e.g., perfume, alcohol, aluminum salts).
• Infection: If the rash is inflamed, it may be caused by a bacterial or yeast infection.
Symptoms:
Small red pimples or blisters, itching, burning sensation, redness of the skin, inflammation.
Treatment and prevention:
Prevention:
• Limit exposure to heat and humidity.
• Wear loose-fitting cotton clothing.
• Practice good hygiene.
• Avoid tight clothing.
• When exercising, wear moisture-wicking clothing.
• Refresh the skin with lavender water, rose water, or chamomile water.
• Use special antiperspirants to regulate sweating.
• Limit physical exertion.
Treatment:
• Antiseptic cleansing gels for skin treatment.
• Liquid powder with prescription medication for drying.
• Creams and ointments to relieve itching and irritation.
• Hydrocortisone creams for inflammation.
• Antifungal creams for yeast infections.
• Natural products (e.g., aloe vera, coconut oil, tea tree oil) with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
• Antiallergics to relieve itching.
• In acute cases, antibiotics or cortisone-based ointments.
In case of a damaged skin barrier or allergy, we have a tip for you:
Our TIP: We recommend using barrier creams such as Dermaguard to gradually restore the skin and its natural barrier. Dermaguard cream creates an invisible protective shield on the skin against most allergens found in the environment. Because the allergen cannot penetrate the skin, it remains unirritated. The protection lasts for around 4-6 hours. The cream also effectively moisturizes the skin without leaving it greasy and strengthens the skin barrier. It can be used on any part of the body except the mucous membranes. The cream contains dimethicone, which gradually evaporates from the skin under the influence of sweat acidity. The cream is unscented.
When to see a doctor:
If the rash persists or worsens.
If pain or fever occurs.
If the rash spreads.
If there is pus or bleeding.
If severe itching or pain occurs.
If the rash appears after using a new medication or product.
If there is a general deterioration in health.
