痱 (fèi) - Prickly heat & heat rash
痱 · fèi
Prickly heat;
heat rash;
a skin condition caused by blocked sweat glands in hot, humid weather.
Prickly heatheat rasha skin condition caused by blocked sweat glands
Usage highlights
Prickly heatHeat rashPrickly heat powderPrevent heat rashTreat prickly heatSummer heat rash
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The baby developed prickly heat (长痱子) in the summer heat.
- Hot weather often causes heat rash (热痱).
- Apply powder to relieve prickly heat (痱子粉).
- Keep the skin dry to prevent heat rash (防痱).
Collocations
- Prickly heat(痱子)
- Heat rash(热痱)
- Prickly heat powder(痱子粉)
- Prevent heat rash(防痱)
- Treat prickly heat(治痱)
- Summer heat rash(夏季痱子)
Cultural background
FAQ- Commonly associated with hot, humid summer conditions, especially affecting infants and young children.
- Traditional Chinese medicine views prickly heat as related to damp-heat accumulation in the body.
- Prevention methods include keeping skin dry, using cooling powders, and wearing breathable clothing.