Baby Heat Rash Symptoms, Causes & More
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More Severe Baby Heat Rash Symptoms
Miliaria profunda is a less common but more severe form of baby heat rash that affects the dermis, a deeper layer of their skin. This type of heat rash is caused by trapped sweat leaking out of the baby's sweat gland into their skin, resulting in flesh-colored lesions that can burn.
A miliaria profunda heat rash may become infected, especially if air circulation is not available to cool the skin. Babies with this type of heat rash may also develop signs of heat exhaustion.
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