What Do You Do If Your Body Itches When It Is Hot?

Written By-james Martin  Pharmacologist (M.Pharm)

 • Published: 04/04/2025

• Updated: 04/04/2025

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Itches when it is hot is not a rare issue at all. However, itching is a common issue during the summer heat.

You may have this issue when you remain for long hours under the hot sun. The exposed skin under high temperatures sweats and then begins to itch. However, if you start scratching, it may provide some relief.

However, this is not the best thing to do, especially because it can cause-

• Rashes
• Blisters
• Swelling
• Redness

You have to know the ideal remedy under such conditions. In this article, we are going to give you the ideal remedy for what to do if your body itches when it is hot. Let us find out…

➦ Cause Of Itches

There can be many causes of Itches when your skin and body temperatures are hot under the baking sun. Here are some issues that may cause itching when you feel heat inside-

➦ Heat Rashes

These will normally occur when you have blocked sweat ducts. The normal signs include-

• Itches bumps
• Blisters

These will generally occur on the parts of the body that are covered with clothes, such as underarms, breasts, and inner thighs.

➦ Heat Hives

This issue occurs because your body releases a lot of histamine. It is a form of hormonal issue that occurs due to skin reaction to heating and is a form of allergy.

Signs-

• Burning
• Stinging sensation
• Rashes
• Dry skin

Usually, this issue may occur because of conditions such as

• Skin type being dry
• Skin cells lose excess water during heat

➦ Having Dry Skin

Dry skin type is a common sort of problem with most people, and you are at a higher risk of Itches during the hot summer season.

Signs-

• Flaky skin
• Skin peeling off
• Dry and harsh skin
• Fine lines and wrinkles on the skin
• Pale skin color

Ways To Reduce Itches On Your Skin During Hot Summers

So, are you still wondering what to do if your body itches a lot when it is hot? Let us give you some easy remedies, which you can follow in these cases.

✦ Taking Showers Regularly

One of the basic ways to avoid skin itching a lot during hot summers is to bathe daily. Oh, and did we just forget to mention that you must try to avoid hot water?

Always use mildly cold water as even studies find that it can help you to get rid of situations like inflammation and redness on the skin.

This is also going to help increase moisture on the skin, which will prevent the problem of dry skin issues.

✦ Use Cold Compress

Usually, if you ask a doctor, a cold compress is favorable to use during times of fever. However, using a cold compress can reduce the high temperature on the skin, especially during the hot summers.

It will also help reduce the burning, itching, and painful sensations that you have on your skin. You can use it daily after you get back home for 5 to 10 minutes, applying not more than a few seconds for once.

✦ Having More Water

To prevent your skin from drying, which usually causes itching and burning, it is a good idea to look after the hydration needs of your body. Hence, we recommend that you up your water intake daily.

Sometimes, regular water is not sufficient, as water with electrolytes or mineral water is a good way to look after skin hydration and maintain the electrolytic levels in your body. As per most health experts, it is a good way of proper skin care.

✦ Use Moisturizers

If you are suffering from a lot of itching problems on your skin, it is a good idea to use moisturizers regularly.

For example, using sunscreen before going out is a good idea. This will act as a form of coating to prevent overheating on the skin while also retaining more moisture on the skin surface. Find a moisturizer with SPF 50 or above and consult with a skin expert to find out the best moisturizer depending on your skin type.

✦ Use A Medicated Cream

Sometimes itching can occur because of skin infections due to various fungi and bacteria. It is a good idea to use a medicated cream during such instances. Therefore, it is a good idea to ask a doctor about the use of cream.

This cream is one of the best available in the market these days and helps you to cure any form of fungal Infections or parasitic infection on the skin.

Here are some of the essential things you need to keep in mind-

• Find out the regulation dose and do not overuse it
• Keep using it for a few days regularly without missing any dose
• Avoid taking alcohol with it, as this can reduce the effects of the cream

✦ Use Different Pills

If the condition is long-term and you want more of a long-term and permanent remedy, it is better to use different pills after consulting with your doctor.

Here is a list-

• Using anti-allergic medicines
• Use antihistamine pills

Just like using any cream, here too, you will need to figure out the right dose and keep taking it regularly until the entire course is complete.

FAQs

Q. Can A Skin Infection Cause Itching?

Yes, surely, skin infection is a cause of itching on the skin.

Q. Why Does My Skin Itch Under Hot And Humid Conditions?

Under humid conditions, the body sweats a lot, which often traps inside the skin pores, causing it to itch.

Q. Is Scratching A Bad Idea?

Although it can give a good soothing and temporary relief, it is a bad idea to scratch intensely. This can cause blisters and redness and even swell your skin further.