miliaria /mi·li·a·ria/ (mil″e-ar´e-ah) a cutaneous condition with retention of sweat, which is extravasated at different levels in the skin; when used alone, it refers to miliaria rubra.
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miliaria ru´bra heat rash; prickly heat; a condition due to obstruction of the ducts of the sweat glands; the sweat escapes into the epidermis, producing pruritic red papulovesicles.
mil·i·ar·i·a (m l  -âr - )n. See heat rash. |
miliaria
[mil′ē·er′ē·ə]
Etymology: L, milium, millet
minute vesicles and papules, often with surrounding erythema, caused by occlusion of sweat ducts during times of exposure to heat and high humidity. Backup pressure may cause sweat to escape into adjacent tissue, producing itching and prickling. Prevention and treatment include cool environment, ventilation, colloidal baths, and dusting powders. Also called prickly heat. See also heat rash.
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Prickly heat Dermatology A condition characterized by multiple vesicles associated with ↑ heat, moisture, occlusion Clinical Pruritus, hypohidrosis may cause irritability and insomnia. Cf Diaper dermatitis.
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