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heat rash and working out

mcrawley22
mcrawley22 Posts: 128
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I got a heat rash yesterday from tanning. every where I read says to not sweat until the heat rash goes away. Does that mean I shouldn't work out???
Also, does anyone have any helpful hints for making the rash go away??

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  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
    I used to get heat rash all the time when I work outside. Some times it's not feasalbe to not sweat. I use gold bond powder to keep it as dry as possible and it helps with the itch. I would also were a men A shirt (wife beater) under my sports bra so it would not rub. I got theat rash most often on my bell and chest. Shower as soon after sweating as soon as possible. Good luck!
  • mcrawley22
    mcrawley22 Posts: 128
    thanks for the tips!
  • LFern
    LFern Posts: 141
    I don't like how powder "cakes" so I simply use Triple Antibiotic gel And then shower a.m. and night until it's healed up.

    Soaking in a bathtub in Cornstarch water seemed to help me in the lower region area - these thunder thighs I swear are going to catch fire some day!

    Good Luck to you -don't let ANYTHING stop you from your workout!:happy:
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