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    Heat rash

    noun

    • 1. another term for prickly heat

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  3. May 6, 2022 · Heat rash — also known as prickly heat and miliaria — isn't just for babies. It affects adults, too, especially in hot, humid conditions. Heat rash occurs when sweat is trapped in the skin. Symptoms can range from small blisters to deep, inflamed lumps. Some forms of heat rash are very itchy.

  4. Dec 21, 2023 · A heat rash is a common rash on the skin that can show up when you're hot or you sweat a lot. It can make parts of your skin feel prickly or sting due to overheating. It...

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  5. Apr 30, 2023 · Symptoms. Causes. Call your doctor. Prevention. A heat rash typically looks like small clear, white, or red bumps on your skin. These bumps are sometimes filled with fluid. They can show up...

  6. Aug 18, 2023 · Diseases & Conditions. Heat rash: How to spot it and what to do. An uncomfortable heat rash may signal your body needs a chance to cool down before other heat-related illnesses take hold. August 18, 2023. By Matthew Solan, Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch. Reviewed by Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing

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  7. Mar 2, 2022 · A heat rash, prickly heat rash or sweat rash is a group of tiny pimples or blisters on your skin caused by sweat trapped in your glands. The rash can be painful or itchy. Treat the rash at home by keeping your skin cool and dry. Contact your healthcare provider if your rash lasts longer than a week or causes severe pain or discomfort.

  8. Sep 30, 2022 · Heat rash is a term for a number of skin problems that arise or worsen because of heat exposure or overheating. Common names for heat rash include prickly heat or miliaria. Heat rash is caused by exposure to a hot environment. Symptoms of heat rash are the appearance of a rash and itching.

  9. Jun 30, 2023 · Symptoms. How Long Does It Last? Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Heat rash is a skin irritation you can develop from excessively sweating in hot, humid conditions. The rash can form when your...

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