Heat rash, heat bumps, on the back of my legs ONLY -?!
Question:
Heat rash, heat bumps, on the back of my legs ONLY -?
these little pimple like bumps don't itch, I don't shave that far up, they just annoy me. I am 41 and I am just starting to get flashes while I am sleeping, so I think that is where they are coming from. How do I treat them? I find myself picking at them during the day and then they get irritated, eh, you know the drill I'm sure : ) Oh, and all I sleep in is a t-shirt & we have AC in the bedroom (I still wake up at least 5 times a week soaked, sometimes more than once a night. My husband is a big guy & I know he cuddles me (awwww), I am sure that contributes) - should I try sleeping with light PJ bottoms?? Thanks in advance for your honest, thoughtful & intelligent answers.
Answers:
It sounds like it's caused by the heat. I would go see your doctor about your flashes while you are sleeping. You may need to get your hormones checked. I wouldn't wear light pj bottoms since those might make it worse and add to the heat problem. You could try it, but I would think more covering would mean more heat and more of a problem. I would apply some hydro-cortisone cream to the area. You could also try applying baby powder to the area prior to sleeping to give you more of moisture proof barrier.