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Heat Rash in Infants and Children

Medications

The skin of infants and children is very sensitive. Therefore, parents should give them medications or apply OTC creams only with guidance from a doctor. In some cases when the rash is too severe, a strong anti-inflammatory cream can be suggested to relieve the symptoms. Two common options include calamine lotion and 1% hydrocortisone cream. Both can be purchased over the counter at any drugstores. [9]