Polycythemia rubra vera is an increase in red blood cell volume, which can be caused by genetic conditions, chronic low oxygen levels, cancers, and tumors. Symptoms include fatigue, headaches, breathing difficulties, and chest pains. Treatment may include therapeutic phlebotomy or fluid replacement. Regular monitoring is necessary for some patients. Polycythemia rubra vera is an increase […]
Miliaria rubra, or prickly heat, is a rash caused by blocked sweat glands preventing sweat from evaporating from the skin’s surface. It affects infants and adults in hot, humid environments and is treated by cooling the skin with medication or lifestyle changes. There are three types of miliaria, each affecting different layers of the skin. […]
