Sweat rash

miaelissa

Tmi but I have a sweat rash all over my body since I've began working out. Using Vaseline and dry wick clothes but it keeps getting worse. What to do?

cindytw

I would do the opposite honestly. I would use cornstarch or baby powder to dry it, not moisturize it with vaseline.

AsISmile

There was a thread on this a while back. Basically it could be a condition related to hives (don't know remember the full English name anymore, basically a form of urticaria though.). You can prevent it by taking antihistamines.

I have a chronic form for which meds were the only thing that worked for me. Tried many salves but that made no change.
So consider consulting your doctor

kshama2001

AsISmile wrote: »

There was a thread on this a while back. Basically it could be a condition related to hives (don't know remember the full English name anymore, basically a form of urticaria though.). You can prevent it by taking antihistamines.

I have a chronic form for which meds were the only thing that worked for me. Tried many salves but that made no change.
So consider consulting your doctor

This, but in the meantime try using fragrance-free laundry detergent (all the major brands make this) and skipping the fabric softener.

http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2014/12/is-laundry-detergent-causing-your-childs-skin-rash/

shadowfax_c11

Sweat rash usually occurs in areas of friction. If it is all over your body it might be an allergic reaction, probably to laundry detergent or soap. Talk to your Dr about this.

For true sweat rash/friction areas I use Bag balm. It has some antibacterial properties. Always helps for the sweat gals I used to get in the summer.

Cherimoose

AsISmile wrote: »

There was a thread on this a while back. Basically it could be a condition related to hives (don't know remember the full English name anymore, basically a form of urticaria though.).

Cholinergic urticaria.

OP, have you always gotten it whenever exercising hard, or is this a new thing?

miaelissa

This is a new thing...but never exercised this much before

successgal1

Could be yeast, try monistat cream in the ladies product aisle. Could be fungus, try lotrimin ultra cream and zezorb af powder, in the athletes foot area. Could be folliculitis, bacteria, try neosporin.