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==Background==
*Also known as ''lichen tropicus, rubra, prickly heat''
*Pruritic, maculopapular, erythematous rash over normally clothed areas of body
[[Image:Miliaria.jpg|thumbnail|Miliaria]] 

===Pathophysiology===
*Acute inflammation of sweat ducts caused by blockage of pores by macerated skin
*Ducts become dilated under pressure and ultimately rupture
*This produces superficial vesicles in malpighian layer of skin on a red base
*May progress to miliaria profunda (white papules) if duct ruptures a second time

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Template:Heat Emergencies}}

==Treatment==
#Antihistamines
#Dicloxacillin or erythromycin if appears superinfected

==See Also==
*[[Heat Emergencies]]

==Source==
Tintinalli

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