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What characterizes miliaria rubra?

  1. Benign cysts and excessive sweating

  2. Thick scars and plugged follicles

  3. Sudden hair loss without inflammation

  4. Eruption of small red vesicles, burning and itching skin

The correct answer is: Eruption of small red vesicles, burning and itching skin

Miliaria rubra is a common skin condition characterized by the eruption of small red vesicles, burning, and itching skin. This is caused by blockage of sweat glands leading to inflammation and sweat buildup. Option A is not correct as miliaria rubra does not involve benign cysts, an overgrowth of skin cells in a sac-like structure. Option B is incorrect as it describes scars and plugged follicles, which are not associated with this condition. Option C is incorrect as miliaria rubra is not known to cause sudden hair loss, and itchy skin is not a characteristic of hair loss.