Miliaria rubra is a type of heat rash or prickly heat that happens when sweat becomes trapped under the skin. Children tend to get it more than adults because their sweat glands are still developing.

But unlike many rashes, when you press on the spots they don't turn white. If the spots are larger and red or purple, you may have another type of bleeding problem called purpura. Petechiae can ...

Photo: Collins The family of a restaurateur who “very likely” died from medication she received for a skin rash are suing the doctor who prescribed the treatment for alleged negligence.

This is followed by a red maculopapular rash which usually starts on the face before spreading down the body. The Victorian Department of Health advises symptoms can develop between seven to 18 ...