Heat waves leave us extreme temperatures both day and night. And with this climatological situation, it is not surprising that many people are suffering during these days Cutaneous eruptions.
Although it is very frequent in the little ones, adults are not exempt from suffering miliariathe name they receive these Ampoules When heat squeezes.
This reaction of the skin, of reddish tone, appears when the sweat ducts are clogged by sweating. It is, therefore, a condition that only occurs in Very warm and humid environments. It produces an unpleasant and uncomfortable itching and even tingling sensation.
The miliaria appears when sweat ducts are clogged by sweating / Wikimedia Commons
Heat rash: symptoms and treatment
The miliaria is a rcutaneous ection that appears on its own. In the case of babies, it usually manifests, mainly, in the neck, shoulders and chest.
In adults, it usually affects those areas of the skin where it touches clothes (neck, armpits, groin, forearms …).
Depending on the type of rash, the symptomatology will be different:
- Miliaria crystalline. It occurs when sweat obstructs sweat pore. It is one of the most common and manifests itself with small bumps that stand out for being transparent filled with liquid.
- Miliaria rubra. It occurs in one of the deepest layers of the skin. The symptoms of this type of heat rashes go from blisters and intense itching to tingling in affected areas.
- Miliaria Pustulosa. With the same symptomatology the Miliaria Rubra, but with the blisters full of pus.
- Miliaria deep. It is the least common, since it affects the dermis, the deepest layer of the skin. Pain and itching are very acute.
The main treatment for this ailment is the skin cooling y Avoid being in areas With high temperatures. So it appears on the beach or in the pool, it would be necessary to protect from the sun's rays.
Cold showers can be taken, with neutral soaps, and not rub the skin with the towel. You can also use creams with calamina, indicated to relieve itching and irritation. If with these tips you do not improve, you must go to a specialist to value how to treat it.
Heat rash is a benign and without treatment reaction / Freepik
It does not leave scars, although it is common for those with dark skin to suffer hyperpigmentation spots, but disappear for themselves. Keep in mind that the scratch of the rashes can produce a bacterial infection, also causing blisters to become inflamed and picked much more.
The Spanish Pediatrics Association (AEP) explains that “it is a benign and transient alteration that does not need a specific treatment. It is advisable to maintain the usual skin care and avoid even more obstructing the ducts of the sweat glands with preparations such as talc or very thick creams.”
MILIARIA: Can it be avoided?
Yes. The AEP points out that “to avoid excessive sweating that favors the appearance of South American, it is convenient not to shelter the child, not wear very tight clothes and maintain adequate hygiene.”
In adults, these recommendations can be followed:
- Opt for light garments.
- Avoid doing physical exercise outdoors during the hottest days.
- Do not use body moisturizing creams that can obstruct skin pores.
- Sleep in a cool and well ventilated place.
- Be correctly hydrated.
