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 ...

Armpit rashes can be caused by allergic reactions, infections, and chronic conditions. Armpits are a common place to get rashes because the skin there is thin, folds up on itself, and can be hairy.

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.

While eczema and dermatitis are often used interchangeably, dermatitis is a broader term that includes eczema and other types of rashes. Dermatitis can be typed by cause, appearance, or site. Most ...

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 ...

Eleven patients consented to an oral challenge and all developed a maculopapular rash. The mean interval time between the original cutaneous adverse reaction and evaluation was six years.

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Whether your rash is itchy, bumpy, red or blistering, it's important to know what's causing it — and how serious it is. But with so many types of skin rashes, it can be tough even for ...