Miliaria rubra can also appear as blotches of red or pink skin. The small skin bumps (papules) of miliaria rubra often appear within red or pink areas of skin. This close-up image exemplifies the smooth, red skin lesions typical of miliaria rubra.
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Miliaria rubra can also appear as blotches of red or pink skin.
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Signs and Symptoms
Prickly heat can occur after exposure to hot conditions. There can be many small red bumps all over the body. They usually occur in highest concentration in covered areas where there is a lot of friction, such as the neck, chest, and body folds. The face, palms, and soles are generally not affected. They can cause intense itching and stinging, which can become worsened by heat. The person may feel fatigued and become intolerant of heat, due to little or no sweating at the affected areas.
Last Modified: 3 Mar 2008

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