Miliaria

Disease class: Sweat gland diseases

Also known as

• Sweat rash
• Heat rash
• Prickly heat

Pathophysiology

When sweating is initiated, the sweat must be able to drain from the ducts. If they are blocked, milaria results.
Children have less highly developed sweat ducts, so the disease is more likely to occur in young children.

 

Management

Initially, medical assistance should not be sought.