Baby Heat Rash Symptoms, Causes & More
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Baby Heat Rash Caused From Sweat
Babies get heat rashes for several reasons, but typically they occur in hot, humid weather and are caused when sweat gets trapped in their sweat ducts. A baby's body can have many folds and creases that trap sweat. A lack of evaporation of this sweat can cause inflammation and a rash.
Because a baby's sweat glands are smaller, their bodies are less effective at regulating their temperature than an adult body, leaving them more vulnerable to heat rashes.
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