Prickly heat

What is Prickly heat?

Miliaria (; also called "sweat rash", "heat rash" or "prickly heat") is a skin disease marked by small and itchy rashes. Miliaria is a common ailment in hot and humid conditions, such as in the tropics and during the summer season. Although it affects people of all ages, it is especially common in children and infants due to their underdeveloped sweat glands.

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Good evening , Respected Sir , Sir .i am 20 years old boy Rajesh Saha ,i am having a problem of skin. sir i am fair but it was becoming dark in...

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Skin tanning in most cases resolves of is own....all that you need to do is to apply a sunscreen(spf>26) regularly over your face...you should...

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Hello Doctor, I m 33 yrs old and every summer I get small pimples around my forehead, near nose area(both sides) and chin. They are painless but I...

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pimples are the outcome of oily skin
if you use moisteriser there will be more symptomps of pimples
you eed to keep skin dry sweat free
non oily...

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