Baby Heat Rash Symptoms, Causes & More
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Baby heat rash, also known as prickly heat or miliaria, occurs when sweat gets trapped under a baby's skin. Babies have delicate skin and are more likely to get heat rash than adults. This rash can appear overnight and look painful, but it's reasonably common and not usually serious. However, a heat rash can feel prickly, itchy and uncomfortable.
A baby typically develops a heat rash in their elbows, armpits, buttocks and groin. Other areas include where their clothing causes friction or lack of air circulation. The various types of heat rash are determined according to the blocked sweat ducts and bring about varying symptoms.
