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How do you stop prickly heat?

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To prevent prickly heat ,try not to shower or bathe in hot water directly after exercise;ie game of squash.Let your body cool down somewhat first.It is caused by the skin trapping perspiration under the skin.To treat prickly heat buy a topical lotion(inexpensive)from drugstore or chemist.Do not scratch,as this will only make it itch more.

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