# Home remedy for heat rash? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 11, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-remedy-for-heat-rash/914988 "2020-07-11T01:13:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bijou\_Drains](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bijou_drains/32/2814_2.png) [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-remedy-for-heat-rash/914988/1 "2020-07-11T01:13:19Z")
AKA prickly heat. I have read calamine but another site said don’t use creams/lotions. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-remedy-for-heat-rash/914988/2 "2020-07-11T03:06:53Z")
Two things: I use the Walmart version of Gold Bond when I get the hots; it’s mostly talc with other topical soothants thrown in. Having said that, I’ve heard that corn starch is a good home substitute. IANAMD. ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-remedy-for-heat-rash/914988/3 "2020-07-11T04:07:07Z")
Agreed. Ersatz Gold Bond is too menthol for me. I use baby powder, the cornstarch based variety, never talc. The point is to prevent friction on skin. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-remedy-for-heat-rash/914988/4 "2020-07-11T04:23:13Z")
Diaper rash cream. Desitin, ButtPaste or store brand. Then cornstarch on top of the cream. ETA…they make a cream called ‘Monkey Butt’ for adults. Just thought I add this. 😊 ---
**Author:** ![Brayne\_Ded](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Brayne\_Ded](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brayne_Ded)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 9:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-remedy-for-heat-rash/914988/5 "2020-07-11T09:49:31Z")
When In Japan I used a medicated talcum powder, the medicated part being salicyclic acid, aka aspirin. It seemed to work well, plus making every eferot not to scratch or rub the rash. ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-remedy-for-heat-rash/914988/6 "2020-07-11T16:09:11Z")
I have an unopened bottle of vodka in the freezer that has been repurposed as a cold compress between the thighs or under the armpits. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-remedy-for-heat-rash/914988/7 "2020-07-11T16:29:07Z")
^ I’m not coming to any parties at _your_ house. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-remedy-for-heat-rash/914988/8 "2020-07-11T17:01:43Z")
A lukewarm bath with colloidal oatmeal followed by a gentle pat down. Powder up then wear loose clothing. Also for immediate relief try a baking soda paste on the area. Rinse it clean after 20 minutes. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-remedy-for-heat-rash/914988/9 "2020-07-11T22:26:26Z")
Since you specified ‘home’ remedy, I’ll agree with cornstarch. While I use Gold bond (or the store brand, whichever is cheaper), if I happen to run out, cornstarch gets the job done. I also make sure I switch to clean, dry clothes that don’t touch the affected areas as much as possible ASAP. Anything abrasive can elevate discomfort to pain fast. I have also found that an anti-inflammatory sometimes helps me if the rash is particularly bad, but your experience may vary. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2020, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-remedy-for-heat-rash/914988/10 "2020-07-12T13:22:25Z")
How timely. 🙄 I’m getting a hot, red rash right at my sock line. (Work is curbside pickup only, so I’m running orders outside to customers all damn day.) I have an aloe plant, and have been applying goo straight from the leaf. I also tried calamine, and even CBD cream. Along with the aloe, I would call all of them ineffective. It appears my only other optiom is to be on my feet for 10 hour shifts with no socks \*(hi, blisters!) ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-remedy-for-heat-rash/914988/11 "2020-07-12T13:31:14Z")
@purplehorseshoe, my ankles used to do that when I volunteered at the Concession stand. Get no show socks or diabetic socks. Anytime you’re able to sit down at your job put your feet up. BTW-have you been checked for diabetes? ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2020, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-remedy-for-heat-rash/914988/12 "2020-07-12T14:10:29Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > How timely. 🙄 I’m getting a hot, red rash right at my sock line. (Work is curbside pickup only, so I’m running orders outside to customers all damn day.) I have an aloe plant, and have been applying goo straight from the leaf. > > I also tried calamine, and even CBD cream. Along with the aloe, I would call all of them ineffective. It appears my only other optiom is to be on my feet for 10 hour shifts with no socks \*(hi, blisters!) The object of the game is dryness: change socks frequently, foot powder in the shoes/rub over ankles (again, constantly and liberally), give shoes 24 hours to dry out between wearings (i.e., second pair of work shoes).