Six common summer rashes — and how to treat them

Although the current warmer weather is a great mood booster, the combination of heat, sweat and friction creates the perfect environment for a number of common skin rashes.

Dr. Alison Grimston, GP and functional medicine doctor, highlights the symptoms and causes of six common summer rashes, and shares treatment options.

1. Heat rash

“Heat rash is related to blocked sweat ducts, which cause small, itchy red bumps that are usually on the neck, chest, and back,” says Grimston. “The best way to manage a heat rash is to keep cool, wear loose clothing, and have cool showers. It should usually settle on its own.”