Symptoms and Treatments for Miliaria

4. Redness

There are some subtypes of miliaria, one of which is miliaria rubra, caused by sweat secretion in the lower levels of the skin. The most visible symptoms of miliaria rubra are redness or irritation. Some people develop lesions as well, and in most cases itching and irritation are present. Symptoms can be unusually severe if the sweat glands remain obstructed while producing sweat in a hot environment. Some people note a feeling of pins and needles which lasts until the obstruction ceases. Miliaria causes visible signs similar to those of polycythemia vera, a dangerous condition of the skin.