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Sweating: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
[ Symptoms of prickly heat
Miliaria pellucida is an obstruction of the channels in the upper layers of the epidermis, resulting in the formation of teardrop-shaped blisters that burst easily under pressure.
Miliaria rubra is an obstruction of the channels in the middle of the epidermis, with sweat retention in the epidermis and dermis. This causes irritation and the formation of itchy papules.
Pustular miliaria is similar to miliaria rubra, but with the formation of pustules rather than papules.
Profuse miliaria is an obstruction of the dermal papilla channel at the dermoepidermal junction with retention of sweat in the dermis. This results in the formation of large, deep-seated, often painful papules.
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Treatment of prickly heat
Cooling and drying the involved areas, air conditioning are ideal for treating prickly heat.