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Miliaria Rubra

Arindam Sarkar, MD and Stephanie T. Nguyen, DO Reviewed 05/2023
 


BASICS

DESCRIPTION

  • Miliaria rubra is a transient, skin eruption following the blockage of eccrine sweat glands—usually due to high heat or humidity.

  • Miliaria is also known as “sweat rash,” “prickly heat...

DIAGNOSIS

HISTORY

  • Typically, miliaria rubra presents as a rash following exposure to a hot, humid environment.

  • The rash is commonly itching and prickly, with a mild stinging sensation.

  • In adults, the ras...

TREATMENT

GENERAL MEASURES

  • Avoid wearing heavy, tight clothing or garments that may cause friction.

  • Avoid plastic or occlusive dressings/garments in hot environments.

  • Avoid excessive use of soap and cont...

ONGOING CARE

FOLLOW-UP RECOMMENDATIONS

Avoid wearing nonbreathable fabrics during activities that causes excessive sweating. 

PROGNOSIS

Avoiding causative agent helps early recovery. 

COMPLICATIONS

  • Seconda...

REFERENCES

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Chadha A, Jahnke M. Common neonatal rashes. Pediatr Ann. 2019;48(1):e16-e22.
PMID: 30653638. doi: 10.3928/19382359-20181206-01.

CODES

ICD10

L74.0 Miliaria rubra 

SNOMED

  • 72658003 Prickly heat

  • 402822004 Miliaria rubra, infantile (disorder)

CLINICAL PEARLS

  • Miliaria is most common in the pediatric age group.

  • Topical mild steroid creams may be used to reduce symptoms.

  • Avoiding hot and humid temperature is helpful in prevention and treatment.

  • ...

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