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2023 Author: Alfred Shackley | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 13:14
Skin rashes are still common today. It can arise for various reasons and factors and in most cases indicates the presence of any problems inside the human body. The rash can vary in color and character.
For example, a red rash is common. When small red dots appear on the body, fear immediately arises and the question, what is it and what is the reason for their sudden appearance? In most cases, they do not pose any danger to health and life, but in aesthetic terms they cause great discomfort and nervousness in their owner, especially if they are visible on the body. Many people do not attach much importance to these points, but in certain cases they require medical attention.
Outwardly, such formations on the body may look different. May be convex, flat, pedunculated, bleed. May be in the form of specks, spots, bruises, papules, blisters. Often, red spots on the body itch and itch. In any case, the reasons for the appearance of such a rash on the skin should be determined only by a dermatologist.
Why red dots appear on the body - the reasons
The reasons for this problem are not always associated with the development of diseases of the internal organs. If a rash appears in the form of red dots, you should not immediately rush into a panic and think about the presence of abnormalities inside the body.
In most cases, this rash is a small hemorrhage resulting from damage to small blood vessels.
The main reasons for the appearance of red dots include:
- insect bites (ticks, mosquitoes, lice, fleas);
- skin damage during shaving, hair removal;
- lack of vitamins C, K;
- injury to the skin upon impact, mechanical friction;
- angiomas and hemangiomas;
- liver and pancreas diseases;
- rheumatic and autoimmune diseases;
- allergic reactions;
- fungal skin lesions;
- infectious diseases;
- skin diseases (psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, eczema, scabies, lichen).
A red rash with vitamin deficiency or after shaving may appear and disappear on its own. Angiomas and hemangiomas are benign neoplasms, they are also called red moles. They develop from the lymphatic and blood vessels.
One of the symptoms of diseases of the liver, pancreas, as well as the development of lupus, arthritis, measles, rubella, chickenpox, prickly heat is just a rash in the form of small red dots. If the treatment is not started on time, then the rash increases in size and grows throughout the body.
With the development of autoimmune diseases, the body takes its own cells for foreign ones. Such "aggression" from the body in most cases is directed to tissues, joints, heart, kidneys, blood vessels, skin.
With psoriasis, small spots itch, itch, increase, grow throughout the body. The affected areas of the skin begin to peel off.
There are frequent cases when such rashes occur in children. Most often these are benign formations of a vascular nature. After a lapse of time, they disappear on their own. Experts have not yet established any unambiguous reasons for this phenomenon in children. Nevertheless, if such a symptom occurs in a child, regardless of whether the rash itches or not, it is imperative to visit a doctor to rule out health problems for the baby.
When to see a doctor
When such a rash appears, it is better to immediately consult a doctor who will determine the cause, prescribe an examination and treatment.
Treatment is mainly carried out in the following cases:
- the rash is itchy and itchy;
- accompanied by pain, irritation and swelling;
- decreased appetite;
- the temperature rises;
- weakness and malaise appears;
- sore throat;
- cough.
The symptoms described above indicate the development of a serious illness inside. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct an examination and begin treatment, which, first of all, will be aimed at eliminating the root cause of the rash and treating concomitant diseases.
What to do if the body itches and rashes appear on it
- If the cause of the rash was the hemorrhage of small vessels, then in this case, drugs are prescribed that strengthen the walls of the capillaries, and the intake of vitamin-mineral complexes.
- Hemangiomas do not need treatment. If they begin to bother, grow, change in color and shape, doctors recommend removing them through certain medical procedures (acid burning, surgical excision).
- With the allergic nature of the rash, antihistamines are prescribed (Suprastin, Tavegil, Loratadin, Zodak).
- For fungal skin lesions, antifungal drugs Clotrimazole, Lamisil are prescribed. For atopic dermatitis, hormonal ointments Beloderm, Lokoid, Advantan and antiallergic drugs are used.
- In addition to tablet forms of drugs, topical ointments and creams are used. They relieve local reactions (itching, redness, irritation, peeling).
You can not use folk remedies for every red rash. In the presence of an angioma that causes aesthetic discomfort, its independent removal is prohibited. You can, of course, try to make it invisible, lighten it. For this, pineapple juice, onions or dandelions are suitable. You can apply garlic juice to the stain, followed by lemon juice. A mixture of castor oil, flaxseed oil and honey will be effective. A cotton swab is moistened in it and applied to the body.
For allergies, you should take antiallergic pills and follow a diet. If other symptoms of lupus, rubella, pancreatitis, meningitis appear, in addition to a red rash, you should immediately go to the doctor, because such diseases without adequate and timely treatment threaten the development of serious complications.
Prevention of a red rash
To prevent the appearance of red rashes on the body, certain rules should be followed. These include:
- maintaining a healthy lifestyle;
- getting rid of bad habits;
- observance of personal hygiene;
- playing sports;
- timely treatment of chronic diseases;
- proper nutrition;
- strengthening the immune system.
When small spots and red dots appear on the body, which, moreover, itch, it scares, causes an attack of panic. But do not immediately rush to the extreme and "bury" yourself alive. It is better, of course, to seek help from a doctor who can establish the cause and, if necessary, prescribe treatment.
In most cases, small red dots occur as a result of the development of allergic reactions to foods, medicines, plants, animal dander, dust, etc. Yes, rashes can itch, itch, cause psychological and physical discomfort, but they are not dangerous.
If red spots and dots on the body appear in single quantities and after a short time disappear on their own, this most likely indicates a temporary malfunction of the body.
It's another matter when other signs of more serious diseases of internal organs join such points. And if, at the same time, the rash also itches, this may indicate an exacerbation of a chronic disease, and their disappearance indicates that it has again passed into the stage of a temporary lull. In this case, medical attention will be inevitable. And the sooner it is provided, the less the risk of complications and negative consequences will be.
Thus, if small red rashes appear on the body, it is better to immediately consult a specialist, and not self-medicate and not study various home recipes for yourself.