Body · Pattern guide

Heat rash

Small prickly bumps after heavy sweating. Guidance, not a diagnosis.

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What it looks like

Signs

small raised spotsprickly itchmild swellingheat or sweat trigger

What may help

Options

cool the skinloose cotton clothingavoid perfumed productspharmacist advice

When to get help

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Get medical advice if it does not improve after a few days or if a baby has a rash and you are worried.

Reviewed 2026-07-22

Sources.

NHS · Heat rash

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