In miliaria rubra, hundreds of red, itchy bumps can suddenly occur, as seen here. This close-up image exemplifies the smooth, red skin lesions typical of miliaria rubra. In miliaria rubra, the skin bumps (papules) are usually all approximately the same size and concentrated in the same skin area.
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Heat Rash or Prickly Heat (Miliaria Rubra)  Information for adults

Picture of Heat Rash or Prickly Heat (Miliaria Rubra): In miliaria rubra, hundreds of red, itchy bumps can suddenly occur, as seen here. Divider line
In miliaria rubra, hundreds of red, itchy bumps can suddenly occur, as seen here.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
If there are signs of bacterial skin infection associated with the heat rash or otherwise, oral or topical antibiotics may be given.

Dehydration may be treated with intravenous fluids, especially if there is vomiting. Heat stroke is treated by trying to quickly reduce the core temperature to normal. Immersion, evaporative, or invasive cooling techniques may be used in addition to rapid administration of intravenous fluids.

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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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