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Heat Rash - Topic Overview - What Is the Treatment for Heat Rash?

What is heat rash?Heat rash (prickly heat) is a red or pink rash usually found on body areas covered by clothing. It can develop when the sweat ducts become blocked and swell and often leads to discomfort and itching. Heat rash is most common in babies, but may affect adults in hot, humid climates.What causes heat rash?In babies, heat rash can be caused by well - meaning parents who dress their ..

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Heat rash - MayoClinic.com

mayoclinic.com — “Heat rash — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this heat-related problem.” View full resource at mayoclinic.com

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umassmemorial.org — “Discusses heat-related illnesses. Looks at heatstroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat rash, and dehydration. Covers signs and symptoms. Offers home treatment and prevention tips. Covers emergency first aid treatment.” View full resource at umassmemorial.org

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Health Encyclopedia | Northshore University HealthSystem

northshore.org — “Discusses heat-related illnesses. Looks at heatstroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat rash, and dehydration. Covers signs and symptoms. Offers home treatment and prevention tips. Covers emergency first aid treatment.” View full resource at northshore.org

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Think it's hot in Chicago? It's dangerously hot in Pakistan. High of 135F! Here some heat illness reminders. http://ow.ly/1PKTz

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Heatstroke: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Heat illness may be viewed as a continuum of illnesses relating to the body's inability to cope with heat. It includes minor illnesses, such as heat edema, heat rash (ie, prickly heat), heat cramps, and tetany, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com