Rashes on the skin in the form of red spots are considered a fairly common problem these days. This symptom is a sign of some pathology. If we turn to the clinical picture of diseases, then only in dermatology one can count about 50 ailments, the main symptom of which will be rashes on the skin in the form of red spots.
Only an experienced doctor can make a correct diagnosis and prescribe the right treatment, so do not delay a visit to the clinic. Most often, skin rashes may indicate the presence of the following ailments.
Infectious diseases of the skin
Transmission route - contact or airborne. Usually, in the initial stages of the development of the disease, the patient has rashes on the skin in the form of red spots. They spread over a sufficiently large area of the body, causing an increase in temperature. Such ailments include: scarlet fever, chickenpox, rubella, measles, meningitis, lichen. With these diseases, local preparations, heavy drinking, vitamins and bed rest are prescribed. With measles and chickenpox, spots are smeared with a solution of potassium permanganate or brilliant green. Rashes in scarlet feveraccompanied by peeling of the skin and general malaise (nausea, chills, drowsiness).
Vascular and heart disease
Often fractional rashes on the skin in the form of red spots are the first sign of dysfunction of the autonomic system, as well as vascular dystonia. This symptom is especially pronounced in an unstable state of the nervous system (fear, excitement). With dystonia, the patient's vessels expand significantly, losing their tone, which leads to the appearance of a "spotted pattern" on the skin. It is unlikely that it will be possible to finally get rid of it, but it is quite possible to reduce its severity.
To do this, it is quite enough to take a contrast shower from time to time, perform physical exercises and apply other activities that allow normalizing vascular tone.
Allergy
Red spots are the first sign of an allergic reaction of the body, most often to foods and medicines. They may not cause any discomfort, but may turn into itchy blisters. To get rid of the rash, you should identify the allergen and exclude any contact with it. To suppress symptoms, histamine blockers are used: drugs "Loratadin", "Kestin", "Tavegil", etc.
Photodermatosis
Often, rashes appear after a long stay in the open sun as a reaction to UV rays. There may be swelling and redness of the skin. Some analgesics, cosmetic preparations and antibiotics can also provoke the appearance of spots. Determining the cause ofdisease, get rid of the factors that cause it and, after consulting a doctor, take antiallergic drugs.
Psoriasis
Skin diseases, photos of which are presented in this article, are almost always accompanied by a rash. In psoriasis, patches can be quite large.
Usually they are localized on the lower back, elbows, buttocks and knees. Over time, they can grow, merge with each other, and peel off.
Dermatitis
Exacerbation of the disease is observed in cold weather, as a rule, remission occurs in summer. It is completely impossible to get rid of this disease. From time to time, itching, red spots and peeling will still remind you of yourself. During an exacerbation, it is recommended to use hormonal ointments and antiallergic drugs.
