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Miliaria Profunda

What is it?

Miliaria is a common skin disease caused by blockage and/or inflammation of eccrine sweat ducts as result of sweating.

  • Miliaria is frequently seen in hot, humid, or tropical climates.
  • Miliaria is also known as sweat rash or prickly heat.
  • Miliaria profunda (tropical anhidrosis) is the result of sweat leaking into the middle layer of skin (blockage at or below the dermoepidermal junction) following repeated episodes of miliaria rubra.

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Cause

  • Immature sweat ducts in a newborn child
  • A hot and humid environment
  • Intense physical activity
  • Fever
  • Occlusion of the skin with non-porous dressings or synthetic clothing against the skin
  • Hospitalised or bedridden patients lying on waterproofed mattresses or mattress-protectors.

Other diseases and treatments that have been associated with miliaria are:

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Symptoms

  • Large and/or tough, flesh-colored bump , 1–3 mm diameter papules?
  • Reoccur often and become long term?
  • During physical activity that produce sweat?
  • Nausea and dizziness?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Do not wait, phone for an ambulance if have or develop:

This condition can lead to:

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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