noun
a skin condition characterized by red, itchy bumps caused by blocked sweat ducts
adjective
describing the heat as prickly or uncomfortable
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Prickly heat, also known as miliaria, is a skin condition characterized by small red bumps and intense itching.
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I hate going out in the sun because I always end up with prickly heat on my arms.
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My back is covered in prickly heat from sweating so much during the hike.
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The tension in the room was like prickly heat, making everyone uncomfortable.