Miliaria, AKA prickly heat, heat rash or sweat rash, is a skin condition that occurs when sweat ducts become clogged and instead of evaporating sweat, it is trapped under the skin.
Blocked sweat ducts can be caused by bacteria or cutaneous debris, such as Staphylococcus epidermidis.
It is very common in hot and humid climates, especially during the summer.
The condition does not just affect babies but affects adults, too, especially in hot, humid conditions.
Common areas – Adults usually develop heat rash in skin folds.
- Torso
- Thighs
- Face
- Neck
- Shoulders
- Armpits
- Elbow crease
- Groins
- Under the breasts
- Under the scrotum
There are three types of such rash
- Miliaria rubra that appears deeper in the skin, as clusters of small, inflamed blister-like bumps that can produce intense itching.
- Miliaria crystallina a mild one that appears as clear, tiny, fluid-filled bumps that don’t hurt or itch that break easily.
- Miliaria profunda – a less common form that affects the deepest layer of the skin (dermis). It causes firm, painful or itchy inflamed bumps that look like goose bumps and may break open.
Common Symptoms
- Small, itchy blisters
- Red bumps
- Deep, inflamed lumps
- Clear, fluid-filled bumps
- The rash can be harder to see on darker skin, where it may appear grey or white.
Factors that increase the risk of heat rash include:
- Being physically active – Intense exercise
- Fever
- Wearing non-porous dressings or synthetic clothing.
- Being a newborn, as newborns have immature sweat ducts
- Living in a hot, humid climate
- Being on bedrest for a long time
Prevention
- In hot weather, dress in loose, lightweight clothing that wicks moisture away from the skin.
- Drink lots of water to stay hydrated
- Limit physical activity.
- Stay in the shade or in an air-conditioned building or use a fan to circulate the air.
- Keep your sleeping area cool and well ventilated.
- Avoid creams and ointments that can block pores.
- Avoid drugs that cause sweating, such as clonidine, beta blockers and opioids.
- Don’t wrap newborns in too many layers.
- Take cool showers or baths
- Apply a cool, wet bag or frozen peas wrapped in a towel to the affected area
- Use a gentle soap to cleanse the affected area several times a day
- Place cotton mesh between skin folds to prevent skin from rubbing together
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