heat rash

heat rash

n.

An inflammatory skin condition caused by obstruction of the ducts of the sweat glands, resulting from exposure to high heat and humidity and characterized by the eruption of small red papules accompanied by an itching or prickling sensation. Also called miliaria, prickly heat.

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Noun

1.

heat rash - obstruction of the sweat ducts during high heat and humidity miliaria, prickly heat rash, roseola, skin rash, efflorescence - any red eruption of the skin