"Oh-My-God-What-Is-That?" Skin Emergencies

Should you dig at it? Or rush to a derm? See photos and skin care tips for sensitive skin issues

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Skin Emergency: Heat Rash

Symptoms: A cluster of red or white miliaria, small pus-filled bumps typically found on the cheeks, forehead and chin. These bumps are clogged pores -- the result of crystallized (dried) sweat trapped under the skin.
Treat it: Get out of the heat. Then cleanse, dry and pat your skin with baby powder to soothe the zone. After a few minutes, apply an over-the-counter cortisone or anti-itch cream, like Aveeno 1 Percent Hydrocortisone Anti-itch Cream, $5.99, to reduce inflammation and redness. Reapply every three hours as needed.
Prevent it: Stay in cool, dry, air-conditioned environments as much as possible. When outside in the heat, cleanse skin immediately after sweating. Carry disposable wipes when you're on the go to sweep sweat off your face and other rash-prone zones And finally, avoid oil-based products, says Frew. Photo: Courtesy of y2khealthanddetox.com

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Lots of great tips but some of these are kind of gross

by sportimonki13 Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 03:59PM Report as inappropriate

omg...grosss

by Benahir Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 03:42PM Report as inappropriate

Ew.

by mgibs96 Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 12:48PM Report as inappropriate

Gross

by kmb1129 Friday, November 11, 2011 at 05:45PM Report as inappropriate

Eww but very informative.

by andyv1217 Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 09:14PM Report as inappropriate

yuck

by anna_davis Sunday, October 9, 2011 at 05:39PM Report as inappropriate

Good info!

by vfalkow Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 02:45PM Report as inappropriate

I'm glad my skin is usually easy to manage!

by Bon_Bon Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 10:55PM Report as inappropriate

Glad I don't have infections, but where does Victoria Beckham fit in with skin issues? Had to laugh.

by dianach Sunday, July 3, 2011 at 11:07PM Report as inappropriate

So, heat rash, acne, hives, athletes foot and Victoria Beckham. Nice sequence.

by krycekov Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 07:24PM Report as inappropriate

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