Miliaria rubra
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Miliaria rubra is a skin condition that appears as discrete, extremely pruritic, erythematous papulovesicles accompanied by a sensation of prickling, burning, or tingling. Differential Diagnosis should be used to rule out polycythemia vera
, which is a rare hematological disorder and appears more often in males that females and generally not before the age of 40. Both disorders share the common denominator of appearing after taking a hot shower.
Polycythemia vera
Polycythemia vera is a blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells. It may also result in the overproduction of white blood cells and platelets. Most of the health concerns associated with polycythemia vera are caused by the blood being thicker as a result of the...
, which is a rare hematological disorder and appears more often in males that females and generally not before the age of 40. Both disorders share the common denominator of appearing after taking a hot shower.
See also
- MiliariaMiliariaMiliaria is a skin disease marked by small and itchy rashes. Miliaria is a common ailment in hot and humid conditions, such as in the tropics and during the summer season...
- List of cutaneous conditions
- polycythemia veraPolycythemia veraPolycythemia vera is a blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells. It may also result in the overproduction of white blood cells and platelets. Most of the health concerns associated with polycythemia vera are caused by the blood being thicker as a result of the...
or polycythemia rubra vera