Heat rash is a common problem for seniors throughout the year, but during the warm summer months it can be much tougher to get rid of. Heat rashes are uncomfortable and they can cause damage to a senior’s delicate skin. That’s why seniors need to take special precautions to keep their skin healthy during the summer. Sweat, heat, sun, and other elements common in the summer make it likely that seniors are going to get fungal infections or heat rash. Seniors that have personal care at home will have an easier time treating skin ailments during the summer because they will have someone to help them apply medication and look after their skin. If your senior parent doesn’t have personal care at home yet it’s highly recommended for the summer. Seniors can also use these tips to avoid heat rash this summer:
Moisturize
Having dry skin can make heat rash worse, so seniors should make sure their skin is moisturized. Lotions and heavy creams can clog pores and make skin more prone to rashes. So in the summer seniors should use body oils or other light moisturizers after showering or swimming to make sure that their skin stays moisturized.
Maintain Air Circulation
Skin can get hot when it’s not getting any air. When air flows across the skin it dries sweat and can cool the skin down. To promote good air circulation and make sure that skin doesn’t get too hot seniors should wear light natural fiber clothing in the heat. Cotton is the best natural fiber for summer clothing, but linen also is a good natural fabric to wear. Both cotton and linen allow for good air flow and they are light and comfortable to wear. Workout clothes can also be good for seniors to wear because they are made to be breathable and promote good airflow.
Dry Skin Thoroughly After Swimming Or Showering
Seniors need to be sure that after a shower or after going swimming all of their skin is totally dry. That means making sure that the skin between folds of skin like in the arms and thighs are also totally dry. Using a hair dryer on a cool setting after a shower can help seniors get dry in difficult to dry places. Having personal care at home can be a big help getting seniors totally dry and comfortable after a shower.
Keep Skin Cool
Keeping skin cool is one of the easiest things seniors can do to avoid heat rash. Seniors who are spending a lot of time in the sun should make it a habit to take a cool shower or bath after they’ve been outside. Taking only cool showers and baths will help keep skin cool. And seniors can use cold packs to cool their skin down when it’s really warm. There are also cooling pads and pillows that can be used at night if seniors have a tendency to get really warm when they sleep.
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