sweat rash
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Sweat test — The sweat test measures the concentration of chloride and sodium that is excreted in sweat. It is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF).BackgroundCystic fibrosis is caused by defects in a protein found in many tissues, including the airways and… … Wikipedia
heat rash — noun obstruction of the sweat ducts during high heat and humidity • Syn: ↑prickly heat, ↑miliaria • Hypernyms: ↑rash, ↑roseola, ↑efflorescence, ↑skin rash * * * noun … Useful english dictionary
Miliaria — For the bird, see Corn Bunting. Not to be confused with malaria. Miliaria Classification and external resources ICD 10 L74.0 L74.3 … Wikipedia
miliaria — noun a rash caused by blocked, malfunctioning, or underdeveloped sweat glands Syn: sweat rash, prickly heat … Wiktionary
Morvan's syndrome — Classification and external resources ICD 10 G60.8 ICD 9 336.0 … Wikipedia
Patch test (medicine) — A patch test is a method used to determine if a specific substance causes inflammation of the skin. It is often used to test for allergens.Any individual with suspected allergic contact dermatitis and/or atopic dermatitis needs patch testing. The … Wikipedia
prickly heat — noun miliaria Syn: sweat rash … Wiktionary
skin disease — ▪ pathology Introduction any of the diseases or disorders that affect the human skin. They have a wide range of causes. General features Although most diseases affecting the skin originate in the layers of the skin, such abnormalities are… … Universalium
miliaria — An eruption of minute vesicles and papules due to retention of fluid at the orifices of sweat glands. SYN: miliary fever (2). [L. miliarius, relating to millet, fr. milium, millet] m. alba m. with vesicles containing a milky fluid. apocrine m.… … Medical dictionary
Cholinergic urticaria — Classification and external resources ICD 10 L50.5 … Wikipedia
