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The miliaria, also known as heat rash, can occur following the temperature increase.
Heat rash is caused by high temperatures and other factors. The image is only illustrative. (Free Press Photo: Freepik)
In recent weeks high temperatures have been reported in the country and Heat waves. This climate can cause a skin condition called MILIARIAbetter known as Heat rash or sarptull.
According to the MSD manual, This condition can be presented in temperate and humid climates, Although it also occurs in cold climates when a patient is too wrapped, admitted to a hospital or bed.
According to experts, this condition causes an obstruction of the sweat duct. The Mayo Clinic indicates that this cutaneous eruption occurs when sweat is trapped in the skin.
Miliaria occurs mainly in temperate and humid climates, although it can occur In cold climates in a patient with too much clothes, hospitalized or in bed. The severity of the lesion can vary, depending on the depth of the clogged tissue.
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What are the symptoms of heat rashes?
The main symptom is the cutaneous eruption that is visible in the skin folds and in areas where the dermis brushes with its clothing. If it is a baby, The rashes is visible on the neck, shoulders and chest.
In addition, it can occur in other areas such as the armpits, the internal elbow fold and in the groin.
Types of heat rashes
- Crystalline miliaria. This appears in the most superficial part of the epidermis and is the slightest heat -caused rashes. The protuberances that are formed in the skin are easily troked.
- Pustulosa Miliaria. According to the MSD manual, it produces more pustules than papules. In this case, the bumps are full of pus.
- MILIARIA RUBRA. According to the Mayo Clinic, it is presented in the form of small inflamed protuberances similar to blisters. In addition, the patient may experience itching or tingling in the affected area.
- Deep miliaria. When this occurs, larger papules appear and are usually painful. This can also make itchy and look like “chicken skin.” In addition, they can break.
What to do if I have heat rash?
To determine if it presents a heat rashes, the doctor must perform the corresponding clinical evaluation. The doctor could indicate some measures to cool and dry the skin or prescribe topical medications for the cutaneous eruption. According to the MSD manual, these are some considerations that could take into account:
- In general, the treatment consists of the cooling and drying of the affected area.
- Avoid factors that may cause sweating.
- According to experts, air conditioning is ideal in this situation.
- Do not use occlusive bandages or thick ointments.
- Consult your doctor to prescribe the corresponding medicine. In general, ointments or corticosteroid lots are used for this condition, but it is always recommended that they be prescribed by a specialist and avoid self -medication.