How to Identify Heat Rash (Prickly Heat)

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Prickly Heat/Heat Rash (Miliaria) | Health | Patient.co.uk More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Anne Trudel | permalink
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The common type of the skin rash called miliaria is sometimes referred to as prickly heat, or heat rash. Miliaria occurs in some people when they sweat...
Tags: sweat rash,topical form corticosteroids (skin),miliaria,prickly heat,prickly heat rash treatment,prickly heat rash,what causes prickly heat,prickly heat treatment,treatment for prickly heat,what is prickly heat

For further reading: http://www.patient.co.uk/health/prickly-heatheat-rash-miliaria ^[1]

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Heat Rash: Get the Facts About Treatment and Symptoms More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Peggy Sullivan | permalink
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Pictures of heat rash (prickly heat) pictures and read about heat rash symptoms like red bumps on the skin and an itchy or prickly feeling to the skin. Treatment information is also included.

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/heat_rash/article.htm ^[2]

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Heat Rash: Get Facts on Treatment for Babies and Adults More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Rodica Toma | permalink
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Read about heat rash (prickly heat, miliaria) symptoms like skin irritation, large welts, hives, raised red bumps, or itching. Causes of heat rash includes occluded or plugged sweat ducts or hair follicles.

For further reading: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/heat_rash/article_em.htm ^[3]

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Picture of Heat Rash More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Michael Sedgwick | permalink
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Heat rash looks like dots or tiny pimples. In young children, heat rash can appear on the head, neck, and shoulders.
Tags: heat rash, prickly heat, skin problems, picture

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/picture-of-heat-rash ^[4]

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Heat Rash-Topic Overview More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Richard Showell | permalink
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What is heat rash?Heat rash (prickly heat) is a red or pink rash usually found on body areas covered by clothing. It can develop when the sweat ducts become blocked and swell and often leads to discomfort and itching. Heat rash is most common in babies, but may affect adults in hot, humid climates.What causes heat rash?In babies, heat rash can be caused by well - meaning parents who dress their ..
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/heat-rash-topic-overview ^[5]

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Heat rash or prickly heat - myDr.com.au More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Amir Fasihi | permalink
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Heat rash or prickly heat is caused by blockage of sweat glands during times of high heat or humidity, causing itching or prickling of the skin.

For further reading: http://www.mydr.com.au/skin-hair/heat-rash-or-prickly-heat ^[6]

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Heat rash: Prickly heat symptoms and prevention More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Walter Blomme | permalink
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Prickly heat rash, also called miliaria, is a rash that can develop after a person sweats far more than usual and sweat glands become blocked.
Tags: prickly heat rash, Heat Rash,prickly heat,miliaria

For further reading: http://www.webmd.boots.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/prickly-heat-rash ^[7]

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Amir Fasihi, Michael Sedgwick, Richard Showell, Peggy Sullivan, Anne Trudel, Rodica Toma, Armand Lipperts, Walter Blomme

References & Citations

1. http://www.patient.co.uk/health/prickly-heatheat-rash-miliaria

2. http://www.medicinenet.com/heat_rash/article.htm

3. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/heat_rash/article_em.htm

4. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/picture-of-heat-rash

5. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/heat-rash-topic-overview

6. http://www.mydr.com.au/skin-hair/heat-rash-or-prickly-heat

7. http://www.webmd.boots.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/prickly-heat-rash