Gharami \u2014 the word most Pakistani households use before they even think of the clinical term \u2014 is one of summer’s most reliable visitors. From Karachi’s coastal humidity to Multan’s dry 45\u00b0C afternoons, blocked sweat glands are a near-universal experience between May and August. The rash shows up on the neck, chest, and back, stings when sweat touches it, and tends to be worse after load-shedding hours when fans and air conditioners go off.<\/p>\n
According to the Journal of Pakistan Medical Association (2022), dermatology clinics in Karachi and Lahore report a 40 to 60 percent rise in patient visits during summer, with prickly heat topping the list of complaints. Most cases resolve within a few days with the right approach at home. A smaller number need a dermatologist<\/a>‘s input, particularly when the rash becomes infected or keeps returning every season.<\/p>\n This guide covers the three types of heat rash, evidence-based treatment steps, which over-the-counter products actually help, and the signs that mean it’s time to stop self-treating.<\/p>\n