heat rash

Prickly skin eruption

Heat rash is a skin irritation caused by blocked sweat glands, appearing as small red bumps or blisters, typically in hot, humid conditions.

It often develops where skin rubs together or under tight clothing: The baby had heat rash in the folds of her neck.

Also called prickly heat or miliaria.

Related

hives · hyperthermia · calamine · baby powder · itchy skin · itchiness · erythema · heatstroke · skin irritation · sunstroke · roseola · perspiration · welts · humid climate · blotchy · diaper · fever · red

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Opposites
temperature-caused skin conditions

heat rashfrostbite

Freezing of body tissue

chilblains · frostnip · hypothermia · trench foot · cold burn

skin condition etiology

heat rashsunburn

UV-induced skin inflammation

cold sore · frostbite · contact dermatitis · dry skin · allergic reaction

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G