MILIARIA
Essentials of Diagnosis
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Heat rash generally develops on trunk due to hot
moist environment causing plugging of sweet ducts.
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There will be burning, itching small papules.
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Pustules may cause prostration.
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A lesion consists of small, superficial red,
thin walled aggregated papules.
Treatment
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Prevention includes antibacterial preparation
prior to exposure.
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Triamcinolone acetonide lotion is useful.
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Doxycycline one tab twice daily is useful for
five days in secondary infection.
