[Photogeek]

So my friend has this problem where if she gets in a place where its too hot, red bumps will appear on her cheek ONLY! She says that they are really itchy and it feels like her cheek is burning.We don't know what that might be, and we can't afford the doctor sadly... So do you have any theories?

[Melitus]

Seem like a form of dermatitis caused by radiation and heat.
It could also be an allergy. Are you sure it's just the heat that's causing the unbearable itch?
If it's just heat, then I assume it's "prickly heat", it's a sweating disorder.
here's a link, http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec18/ch206/ch206b.html
I'm a pre-med student, more generally focus on the skin. if you have other question just post.

[ling_ling]

^ i agrees with the above poster
could be dermatitus
i have that and it flairs up when its rly hot

not so much not tho cos i have creams and stuff
or it cud be ecsma? i have tht too....(tbh i have a lot of skin disorders!!)

it could be allergies too, she should get checked up cos she could be allergic to heat or the sun

Try going to a free clinic? i know most are specializing in sexual stuff but there are some who can do other disorders

i dnt rly know how the health system works in US cos in UK we get it on like this NHS thingy....(im only assuming ur in the US)
but you should go look on NHS direct
its a UK website with a *self diagnosing* thing you like answer questions

NHS stands for national health...S lol iono what the S stands for but it could be helpful, i use it all the time, and its free,
jus google NHS direct

[rachilde]

I agree with the heat rash theory. I get it when I have really hot (literally) sex with my boyfriend.