If any rashes have formed on the surface of he althy skin, then it is customary to call them exanthema. In other words, it's a rash. There are many morphological varieties of exanthema. However, a papular rash is most common.
What is this
What is a papular rash? How to deal with it? Very often it is described as towering neoplasms localized on the surface of the skin. A papular rash is characterized by a different concentration. This is her main feature. Very often, this kind of rash is felt on palpation. The shape of neoplasms is different: they are domed, oval or flat.
The papular rash, the photo of which is shown below, is called cavitary, as it does not contain any sinuses filled with bloody, serous or purulent contents. The size of neoplasms can be from 1 to 20 millimeters in diameter.
Varieties
At the moment, there are several varieties of papular rash. These include:
- Miliary rash. These are the smallest neoplasms that can reach a diameter of notmore than two millimeters. The papules are cone-shaped and localized around the hair follicles.
- Lenticular neoplasms. This papular rash is of medium size. In diameter, such neoplasms can reach more than five millimeters. Papules differ in a variety of forms. They can be both convex and flat.
- Numular. The diameter of the papules in this case can reach 2 centimeters. they are formed as a result of the merger of several flat elements. The rash eventually becomes coin-shaped.
Papular rash: causes
There are many predisposing factors. It is simply impossible to independently determine the cause of the appearance of a papular rash. When neoplasms appear, you should seek the advice of specialists. The main reasons for the appearance of a rash should include:
- Diseases that are bacterial, viral or infectious.
- Illnesses caused by active activity of parasites.
- Allergic reaction to certain irritants.
- Immunological reactions.
It should be noted that a papular rash resulting from an infectious disease is only one of the stages in the development of morphological types of neoplasms.
Diagnostic Methods
Treatment of papular rash should be prescribed strictly by a narrow profile doctor. It is impossible to determine the causes of the development of this phenomenon at home. Only a doctor is able to prescribe adequate treatmentneoplasms.
It should be remembered that papular rash occurs as a result of certain diseases. Often it is a sign of a more serious illness. To diagnose the disease, it is necessary to conduct a certain series of studies. When making a diagnosis, the physician should:
- Assess the general condition of the patient.
- Examine the affected areas of the skin.
- Schedule laboratory tests.
- Palpate the papular rash.
Therapy of disease
The treatment plan for papular rash depends on the underlying disease. If the neoplasms are an allergic reaction, then first of all it is necessary to eliminate the irritants. For therapy in this case, antihistamines should be used. Special skin care products are also recommended.
If a papular rash is the result of an infectious disease, then in this case, anti-inflammatory drugs are used, as well as antibiotics. When choosing a drug, the doctor, as a rule, is guided by the infectious agent.
Personal hygiene
Often a papular rash occurs as a result of improper skin care. In such situations, a careful selection of personal hygiene products is carried out. This takes into account the patient's predisposition to allergies, as well as the type of skin.
In addition, the specialist can give the patient certain recommendations related to the care of damaged areas, as well asbody purity. It is worth noting that compliance with all the rules indicated by the doctor allows you to prevent the occurrence of a papular rash in the future.
Finally
Now you know why a papular rash occurs. Photos of neoplasms allow you to clearly imagine what the disease looks like. Therapy of such a phenomenon must be de alt with by a specialist of a narrow profile. Self-treatment at home is not recommended. Only a doctor will competently build a treatment regimen. If a papular rash occurs, you should immediately contact a specialist for advice. Do not forget that such a phenomenon may be one of the signs of a more serious illness. Running a papular rash is not recommended.
