miliaria

Miliaria, also called 'sweat rash', is a skin disease marked by small and itchy rashes due to sweat trapped under the skin by clogged sweat gland ducts. 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.

Symptoms of miliaria include small red rashes, called papules, which are irritated and itchy. These may simultaneously ...