heat rash
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of heat rash
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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This can cause mild symptoms such as an itchy heat rash or swollen feet, as blood vessels become leaky.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2025
"You have to use sunblock, you have to cover your face and body, because it can be a bit dangerous if you get a sunburn or heat rash," said Solis.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2024
Wong, the cleaner, suffered from heat rash this summer despite wearing a portable fan on his belt and a cooling patch on his forehead to cope with the worst of the heat.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2023
He was drenched in sweat, worsening the heat rash on his back and arms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2023
My heat rash had flared in July and hadn’t subsided.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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