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Topic: Miliaria


  
  eMedicine - Miliaria : Article by Nikki A Levin, MD, PhD
In miliaria profunda, ductal obstruction occurs at the dermal-epidermal junction.
In late-stage miliaria, hyperkeratosis and parakeratosis of the acrosyringium are observed.
In miliaria rubra, spongiosis and spongiotic vesicles are observed in the stratum malpighian, in association with eccrine sweat ducts.
www.emedicine.com /derm/topic266.htm   (2796 words)

  
 Miliaria - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Miliaria (miliaria rubra, sweat rash or prickly heat) is skin disease marked by small and itchy rashes caused by plugged sweat ducts.
Miliaria is a common condition in hot and humid conditions, such as in the tropics and during the summer season.
In miliaria profunda, a severe form of miliaria caused by a complication due to repeated outbreaks of miliaria rubra, the sweat ducts are completely blocked.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Miliaria   (281 words)

  
 Miliaria: Sweating Disorders: Merck Manual Professional
Miliaria crystallina is ductal obstruction in the uppermost epidermis, with retention of sweat subcorneally.
Miliaria rubra (prickly heat) is ductal obstruction in the mid-epidermis with retention of sweat in the epidermis and dermis.
Miliaria profunda is ductal obstruction at the entrance of the duct into the dermal papillae at the dermo-epidermal junction, with retention of sweat in the dermis.
www.merck.com /mmpe/sec10/ch118/ch118e.html   (163 words)

  
 Miliaria (sweat rash). DermNet NZ
Miliaria arises from obstruction of the sweat ducts.
In hospital, miliaria is typically seen on the backs of people who are lying for prolonged periods in bed, particularly when they are sweating from an infection, heart attack or chemotherapy, or have been immobilized by a stroke, head injury or orthopaedic operation.
Miliaria crystallina or sudamina is caused by obstruction of the sweat ducts close to the surface of the skin and appears as tiny superficial clear blisters that break easily.
dermnetnz.org /hair-nails-sweat/miliaria.html   (693 words)

  
 Miliaria - Info on Miliaria Symptom, Causes & Treatment
Miliaria is a very common type of skin disorders but is very dangerous also.
Prickly heat or miliaria is a common rash caused by sweat retention.
The cause of the Miliaria is exposure to perspiration.
www.beauty-makeup-skincare.com /skin-disorders/miliaria.htm   (290 words)

  
 Miliaria - prickly heat
However miliaria is the source of many chronic human conditions whose cause has remained unknown for thousands of years.
The most known type of miliaria is prickly heat, an inflammatory itchy skin condition associated with hot conditions and sweaty clothing.
Miliaria is caused because the sweat gland ducts become obstructed by the presence in the ducts of normal skin microbes.
www.innatehealth.com /miliaria.htm   (1405 words)

  
 Miliaria
Miliaria "Prickly Heat" is caused by blockage of the sweat gland ducts.
With Miliaria Rubra the leakage is mid way down the duct, and the bumps are red and may sting or itch.
Miliaria Profunda is due to repeat bouts of Miliaria Rubra.
orlandoskindoc.com /miliaria.htm   (482 words)

  
 Miliaria
Miliaria describes a group of conditions associated with the retention of sweat in the skin.
Miliaria rubra (also known as prickly heat) results when the retained sweat moves into the living layers of the epidermis as well as the upper dermis causing itching and an inflammatory response (red skin around the sweat pores).
Miliaria then is caused by retained sweat at different levels of the sweat gland and its duct.
www.aocd.org /skin/dermatologic_diseases/miliaria.html   (414 words)

  
 Miliaria - DrGreene.com
Miliaria is a type of heat rash that lasts for days.
Miliaria is most common in the first few weeks of life.
Either way, miliaria tends to show up on covered parts of the skin, especially where there is friction from clothing.
www.drgreene.com /21_1141.html   (613 words)

  
 Miliaria Heat Rash
"Prickly heat" or miliaria is a common rash caused by sweat retention.
Heat and humidity are factors involved in the cause of miliaria.
The key to treating miliaria is to avoid excessive heat and humidity.
www.skinsite.com /info_miliaria.htm   (127 words)

  
 Pictures of Corn Bunting (Miliaria calandra) and Asphodelus in Stock Photography.
Pictures of Corn Bunting (Miliaria calandra) and Asphodelus in Stock Photography.
Corn bunting (Miliaria calandra) male singing from top of a flowering plant, Asphodelus sp., in Greece in springtime
Most stock photos at A-Z Fotos are taken with Canon EOS digital cameras.
www.azfotos.com /animals/birds/small_birds/corn_bunting_photos.htm   (591 words)

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