Synonym(s)
miliaria alba; Sudamina
HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.
Robinson, 1884
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Volatile miliaria due to closure of the sweat gland ducts within the horny layer (str. corneum).
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EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
For example:
- Heavy sweating.
- Parakeratotic keratinization in the context of dermatitis, e.g. Dermatitis solaris.
- Application of protein precipitating external agents, e.g. formalin, trichloroacetic acid.
LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Mostly located on the hull.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Disseminated, smallest to pinhead-sized, water-bright, plump, easily bursting, completely asymptomatic vesicles with a thin covering. Duration: A few hours. Subsequent desquamation possible.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
According to the miliaria.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Haas N et al (2002) Congenital miliaria crystallina. J Am Acad Dermatol 47: S270-272
- Robinson AR (1884) Manual of dermatology. Bermingham & Co., New York
- Wenk C et al (2003) Epidemiology of pediatric dermatology and allergology in the region of aargau, Switzerland. Pediatric Dermatol 20: 482-487
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer