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Revision as of 21:15, 27 August 2011
Background
- Pruritic, maculopapular, erythematous rash over normally clothed areas of body
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
- This produces superficial vesicles in malpighian layer of skin on a red base
- Ducts become dilated under pressure and ultimately rupture
- Acute inflammation of sweat ducts caused by blockage of pores by macerated skin
Treatment
- Antihistamines
- Dicloxacillin or erythromycin if appears superinfected
Source
Tintinalli