In hot summer, prickly heat is the most common skin disease among babies. Parents may find that various methods they use are not effective. In this case, they may wish to try watermelon peel to eliminate prickly heat.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, prickly heat is caused by the dampness and heat in the peak of summer, which leads to the blockage of the pores. Watermelon peel has the effect of clearing heat, detoxifying and removing dampness. Therefore, whether used externally or internally, it is effective in preventing and treating prickly heat.