Although unfamiliar to generalists, dermatologists should recognize this condition. It may be necessary to limit activity under hot moist conditions to prevent or relieve symptoms. Emollients have been used with variable success for decades. Keeping a patient in a cool dry environment has been very successful in relieving symptoms. Prevention may be obtained by avoiding exercise in warm humid environments.
Complications can be due to excoriations and possible impetiginous infection.
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