Prickly heat

Padron VA. Diaper dermatitis and prickly heat. In Berardi RR, McDermott JH, Newton GD, et al, eds. Handbook of... 

Korea. Hot water extract of the dried entire plant is taken orally for beriberi, coughs, influenza, measles, syphilis, nephritis, jaundice, dysentery, and ancylostomiasis for thrush in infants and as a diuretic. Extract of the dried entire plant is used externally for prickly heat k... 

Local skin disorders (minor Burns, insect Bites, prickly heat, skin manifestations ofchick-enpox, aBrasions), and mucous memBrane disorders (local anesthesia of oral, nasal, and laryngeal mucous memBranes local anesthesia of respiratory, urinary tract relief of discomfort of pruritus ani, hemorrhoids, pruritus vulvae) Topical Apply to affected areas as needed. 

Heat Rash. Heat rash is commonly referred to as prickly heat, a maculopapular rash accompanied by acute inflammation and blocked sweat ducts. Heat rash frequently affects areas of the body covered by tight clothing. Initial treatment is the application of chlorhexidine lotion to remove any desquamated skin (talcum powder is not effective). 

The vitamin has also been routinely prescribed in cases of threatened abortion, thyroxidosis, achlorhydia, diarrhoea, prickly heat, rheumatic fever, rheumatic arthritis, and in cases of spinal injury to reduce urine acidity. The physiological basis of these therapeutic applications is not entirely clear except in the cases of achlorhydia and diarrhoea where there is a risk of anaemia caused by a reduction in the intestinal absorption of non-haem iron which is enhanced by vitamin C. 

Undecylenic acid is available as a foam, ointment, cream, powder, soap, and liquid, all administered topically. It is indicated as an antifungal and antibacterial agent for tinea pedis (athlete s foot), exclusive of the nails and hairy areas. It is also recommended for relief and prevention of diaper rash, itching, burning and chafing, prickly heat, tinea cruris (jock itch), excessive perspiration, and irritation in the groin area and bromhidrosis. 

A1 is a component of many consumer products, including antacids (that are also used as phosphate binders), buffered aspirin products and antiperspirants. Many deodorant stones are alum. A1 is found in some acne cleaning preparations and in dentifrices as an abrasive in dental rinses and toothpastes to reduce dentinal hypersensitivity products for dermatitis as an astringent first aid antibiotics and antiseptics, diaper rash and prickly heat, insect sting and bite, sunscreen and suntan and dry skin products antidiarrheal products and vaginal douches (Knodel et al. 1996). It has uses as a keratolytic in anorectal preparations and as an astringent and antibacterial to treat athlete s foot (tinea pedis) (Allen etal. 2000). 

Tinea pedis relief and prevention of diaper rash, itching, burning and chafing, prickly heat tinea cruris excessive perspiration, irritation of the groin area... 

The most common types of heat stress (see Figure 9-1) are heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat rash, transient heat fatigue, and chronic heat fatigue. These various types of heat stress can initiate a number of undesirable bodily reactions, some very serious, including prickly heat, inadequate blood flow to vital body parts, circulatory shock, and cramps. 

Toxicoiogy TSCA listed HMIS Health 1, Flammability 0, Reactivity 1 Storage Hygroscopic Uses Absorbent, opacifier in cosmetics ceramic glazes enamel fluxes adsorbent in antidiarrheal prods. skin protectant for diaper rash and prickly heat stain for light and electron microscopy Manuf./Distrib. Alfa Chem http //WWW.aifachem.homepage.com, Allan http //www.aiianchem.com. Am. Int l. 

Uses Intermediate preservative, bacteriostat, and fungistat in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals antimicrobial in diaper rash and prickly heat medicines... 

The crude drug is used for the treatment of peptic ulcers, diuresis, as an antipyretic, an analgesic, and an antiparasitic. In Japan, it was formerly used for killing maggots, and for prickly heat. An extract of the whole plant was applied as a topical insecticide for cattle, and as an insecticide for plants. 

Extreme heat can cause heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, fainting, or prickly heat, and these conditions can be intensified by certain medications and over-the-counter drugs, or the use of social drugs and/or alcohol. 

Heat Rash Some call this disorder prickly heat. These are small, blister-like eruptions on the skin that have a prickly sensation during heat exposure. Sweat glands become plugged and the sweat cannot escape. Inflammation results. Treatment involves keeping skin dry and avoiding heat exposure during treatment. 

When closure occurs somewhat deeper in the epidermis, in the granular layer, firm vesicles are formed accompanied by marked pruritus. Called miliaria rubra, or prickly heat, it is easily confused with contact dermatitis. This condition is more troublesome than miliaria crystallina because the eruption may be quite extensive and is accompanied by paroxysms of burning and itching. The lesions are small erythematous macules and vesicles unassociated with follicular openings a hand lens aids in observation. The lesions may appear a few days after exposure to a hot, humid environment, but most commonly appear after one to several months (Lillywhite 1992). 

Heat rashes are the most common problem in hot work environments. Prickly heat manifests as red papules and usually appears in areas where the clothing is restrictive. As sweating increases, these papules give rise to a prickling sensation. Prickly heat occurs on skin that is persistently wetted by unevaporated sweat and heat rash papules may become infected if they are not treated. In most cases, heat rashes will disappear when the affected individual returns to a cool environment. 

Skin eruptions—heat rash (prickly heat, mhiaria rubra), heat exhaustion (miliaria profunda)... 

Heat cramps Heat rash (prickly heat)... 

Zinc oxide occurs in nature as the mineral zincite, and can be prepared from zinc metal by vaporization and oxidation. It can also be prepared from franklinite or zinc sulfide. It is a very fine, odorless, amorphous, white or yellowish white powder. Zinc oxide has a mild astringent, protective and antiseptic action, and is usually formulated into ointment, paste or lotion vehicles. It is used widely in the treatment of dry skin and disorders such as acne vulgaris, prickly heat, insect bites, ivy poisioning, diaper rash, seborreha, impetigo, and psoriasis. It is also contained in some simscreens. 

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