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Miliaria

Miliaria consists of erythematous or vesicular lesions that occur secondary to excessive sweating.

Miliaria rubra consists of erythematous nodules.
Miliaria crystallina reflects blockage of the sweat duct within the epidermis. A clear vesicle is evident in this latter condition.
Miliaria pustulosa results from influx of white blood cells into the vesicle.

Treatment:

  • No treatment is necessary, each variant clears spontaneously.
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