Miliaria

Miliaria
Other names	Sweat rash,[1] heat rash, prickly heat
Typical red spots on chest, neck, and shoulders, caused by miliaria rubra
Pronunciation	/ˌmɪliˈɛəriə/
Specialty	Dermatology

Miliaria, commonly known as heat rash, sweat rash, or prickly heat,^[1] is a skin disease marked by small, 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.^[2] Although it affects people of all ages, it is especially common in children and infants due to their underdeveloped sweat glands.