Prevention

To help protect yourself or your child from heat rash:

• Avoid overdressing. In summer, wear soft, lightweight, cotton clothing. In winter, children should dress only as warmly as an adult.
• Avoid tightfitting clothes that can irritate skin.
• When it's hot, stay in the shade or in an air-conditioned building or use a fan to circulate the air.
• Keep your sleeping area cool and well-ventilated.