When red spots appear, any pathological disease can be suspected, which can lie not only in the layers of the epidermis, but also in the internal organs. Depending on the type and variety of redness, your doctor may be able to make a more accurate diagnosis.
In some cases, these symptoms indicate only temporary problems that do not have a negative impact. Therefore, you need to carefully look not only at the skin formation, but also pay attention to the presence of itching and other symptoms. If the red spots itch, then this may indicate an allergic reaction or other ailments. It all depends on the physiological characteristics of a person and the conditions for the appearance of a rash. Consider the most common causes of this disease in more detail.
Pityriasis versicolor
In this case, we are not talking about red spots, but about a white rash that appears in the first stages. In some situations, pityriasis versicolor can occur if more sensitive areas of a person's skin have been exposed to direct sunlight for a long time.
After a while, the white rash turns intoreddish inflammation that causes discomfort. If lesions are not treated in a timely manner, this can lead to the development of chronic pathologies.
If a person found red spots on the body, but he was not in the sun, then pityriasis versicolor should not be ruled out either. The fact is that this disease can be transmitted from other people. Therefore, do not use clothes and hygiene items belonging to other people.
Atopic dermatitis
This disease is also characterized by the appearance of red spots. They itch both in very young children and in adults for a long time (up to several months). As a rule, the focus of inflammation occurs on the face, fingers and toes. Also, redness is formed in the areas of the fold of the limbs.
If we talk about how the disease manifests itself, then it all depends on the physiological characteristics of the carrier, as well as on his age. For example, if red spots due to atopic dermatitis appear in a teenager at the age of 10-13 years, then they, as a rule, begin to “get wet”. This is due to the fact that the plasma begins to seep a little through the thin walls of young vessels.
If the lesion has affected an adult, then in this case, red spots on the body itch and rough skin appears in the places of their localization, on which cracks can also form.
Detecting this ailment is quite simple. To do this, press on the red spot. If it turns white, then this indicates the presencediseases.
Rubella
If you look at the photo of red spots, many come to the conclusion that these are the first symptoms of this particular disease.
The appearance of such pronounced inflammation can really cause an acute viral infection transmitted by airborne droplets. As you know, most often this disease affects young children and adolescents, as well as pregnant women who have not previously had rubella. It is worth noting that this disease occurs at a young age in a milder form than in adulthood. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the most common manifestation of this disease.
First, red spots appear on the human skin and itch. In this case, a slight increase in body temperature is observed. The red rash spreads all over the body and becomes very itchy. If the disease has struck a small child, then there is nothing to worry about, the disease will pass in a few days. The main thing is to watch the baby so that he does not comb the spots, otherwise ugly scars will remain in their place. If we are talking about an adult, then in this case you need to see a doctor.
Serum sickness
This ailment occurs against the background of therapeutic treatment, which includes the use of special natural serums to increase human immunity. In this case, a rash appears on the human body, which itches quite strongly. In some situations, the affected areas of the body swell. Additionally, the serum model canaccompanied by fever, joint pain and myocarditis.
The treatment of red spots in this case is a complete rejection of the drugs that caused such a reaction. After that, the patient usually has to drink a course of antihistamines and corticosteroids.
Allergic eczema
This ailment is very difficult to identify, since reactions of this type occur in the human body in several stages, significantly differing in symptoms. First of all, red spots appear on the patient's body, which itch for a long time. If the allergen is eliminated, the symptoms do not disappear. After 3-4 weeks, the skin formations become “wet” and in some situations even bleed. In the last stage of allergic eczema, red redness begins to peel off and become covered with a film.
However, doctors quickly identify this ailment by several distinguishing features. For example, with allergic eczema, spots appear symmetrically. This means that if redness appears on the right shoulder, then they will definitely be on the left side of the body.
If a patient also complains of flu, signs of acute respiratory infections, intestinal infection or other diseases during the period of contacting a specialist, then this also makes one think about eczema.
Also, if this ailment occurs, redness disappears quite quickly after the first physiotherapy (massage, mineral bath, etc.). The same reaction is observed after taking anxiolytics.
Additionally worth payingattention to the fact that when allergic eczema occurs around the spots, sensitivity often changes. The skin in these places becomes too rough or the patient feels even a very light touch. This is because eczema damages the nerve endings.
It should be borne in mind that this kind of disease, even despite the innovations of modern medicine, is rather difficult to treat. Therefore, when this disease appears, there is a high chance of its exacerbation for a long time.
Stress and nervous exhaustion
Sometimes the causes of red spots are depression and other mental disorders. If a person suffers from nervous exhaustion and is constantly in a depressed state, then not only his nervous system, but also his immune system weakens.
This type of rash is white spots with red patches. Sometimes pimples also appear on the body (for example, red spots on the face or any other part of the person's body).
Hyperhidrosis
Excessive sweating can also cause redness. As a rule, in this case, the spots begin to bulge a little, but peeling does not occur. Usually this kind of acne appears in the armpits and other places that constantly sweat.
When these symptoms appear, it is recommended to change the antiperspirant. It is better to give preference to formulations without alcohol.
Urticaria
This kind of red rash most often affects children. Adults are practically not affected by thisailment.
It's worth noting that hives shouldn't be a cause for concern. As a rule, redness that started quickly also quickly disappears from the child's body (after a few days). In medical practice, only isolated cases were recorded when small patients suffered from an illness for more than a month. In this case, we are talking about the chronic development of urticaria.
You can distinguish this disease from many other diseases on your own. To do this, you need to pay attention to the nature of the rashes. The redness can be of different sizes, but most often they are small red dots, like after a midge bite.
However, this is not the main distinguishing feature of urticaria. The fact is that within a few days the spots begin to change their location. Therefore, if the redness on the child's body disappeared from the shoulder and appeared in the abdomen too quickly, then this may indicate this ailment.
It is also worth noting that redness will actively itch. If this ailment brings a lot of anxiety, then you should consult a specialist. As a rule, even without the use of specialized therapy, redness disappears after 1-2 days. However, it is worth listening to the doctor's opinion, as hives can be caused by an allergen that will need to be excluded from the baby's life.
Sunburn
Sometimes the reason why red spots appear on the human body is completely harmless things. For example, if a rash of a pinkish hue has formed on the skin, then thismay have been caused by prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
It is also worth paying attention to the fact that some people are completely contraindicated in sunbathing. If the skin is too sensitive, then this can lead to the development of photodermatosis. In this case, small and large pimples can be found on the body, resembling blisters filled with liquid. As a rule, such rashes are localized on the shoulders and chest, since these are the parts of the body that burn out the fastest in the sun, so it is very important to take care of protecting these areas when in the sun.
Psoriasis
This name is used to refer to non-infectious lesions of the skin. In this case, the hallmark of psoriasis is the peeling of redness, which acquire a convex shape. Outwardly, this resembles irritation, which itches quite strongly, which is why psoriasis can quickly spread to large affected areas. In this case, redness is localized at the bends of large joints (for example, in the armpits or in the groin). In addition, some do not even notice the appearance of psoriasis, as sometimes it appears on the scalp of a person.
It is worth noting that to date, doctors have not been able to identify the exact cause of this disease. The only thing that has been established is that psoriasis is a hereditary disease.
Lichen planus
This ailment is characterized by the appearance of numerous red dots in the form of nodules. In this case, the rash can be localized not only on the skin, butalso on the nail plates or mucous membranes. The main symptom of lichen planus is the severe itching experienced by the patient. Due to the fact that a person cannot endure, he begins to comb the lesions, which brings unbearable pain and increased burning sensation.
If this disease occurs, do not scratch the redness, it is better to consult a doctor and undergo a course of therapy.
Treatment of red spots
To correctly prescribe therapy, the doctor must determine exactly what caused the appearance of redness. As it became obvious from all of the above, unpleasant red spots can appear due to a wide variety of reasons. In some cases, no treatment is required at all.
In other situations, a dermatologist may prescribe topical medications or medications. For example, in the event of atopic dermatitis, only hormonal ointments and remedies for allergic reactions can help. For the treatment of rubella or other varieties of the disease, these funds are not suitable. Therefore, in no case should you self-medicate. If red spots appear, it is better to immediately visit a dermatologist, take the necessary tests and listen to an accurate diagnosis.
