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by pinkkittinz on April 18th, 2005

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On the back of my thighs and my buttocks, I haved little red zit-like bumbs. Is this some sort of heat rash? How do I get rid of them?

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  • by anonymous on August 24th, 2006

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    If you shaved it could be razor burn, if you walked around in silk or polyester or nylon underpants it could be a heat rash. I recommend keeping the area clean and applying baby powder, gold bond, or body powder to keep it smooth and dry, and if you don`t see any improvments go see a dermatologist.


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    What Is Heat Rash?

    Heat rash -- also called prickly heat or miliaria -- is a common condition in which areas of the skin itch intensely and often feel prickly, or sting, due to overheating. Heat rash looks like tiny bumps surrounded by a zone of red skin. It usually occurs on clothed parts of the body, such as the back, abdomen, neck, upper chest, groin or armpits and goes away on its own within a few days. In severe forms, however, heat rash can interfere with the body's heat-regulating mechanism and cause fever, heat exhaustionheat exhaustion, and even death.

    Heat rash occurs most often in hot, humid conditions, but you may develop it in cool weather if you are overdressed. It's most common in infants. Active people, newborns in incubators, and bedridden patients with fever also are more likely to get heat rash


    Heat rash begins with excessive perspiration, usually in a hot, humid environment. The perspiration damages cells on the surface of the skin, forming a barrier and trapping sweat beneath the skin, where it builds up, causing the characteristic bumps. As the bumps burst and sweat is released, you may feel the prickly, or stinging, sensation that gives this condition its common name.

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