Everyone can find a rash on their stomach. This is a very unpleasant phenomenon that causes a lot of physical inconvenience, in addition to changing the appearance of the body. Trying to determine the causes of this disease, people are looking for information in a variety of sources - from magazines to the global Internet. The answer is stored in this article!
External signs
A rash on the abdomen may differ in appearance from person to person, depending on its origin. These symptoms cover a vast and very small area, unite with each other and appear in different places. It is very simple to identify rashes by external signs, because they differ in color from he althy skin. Sometimes they have a subtle shade of pink, and in some cases there are rich elements of cherry color.
Skin rash appears in the following forms:
- transparent bubbles;
- blisters with content;
- Rash with "crust";
- flakes;
- spots,protruding above the level of the main surface of the skin;
- change in skin color in some areas;
- elements circled with small bumps.
Almost every type of rash on the abdomen is accompanied by itching, the intensity of which can vary. In some cases, a sick person feels a strong desire to scratch the rash, and sometimes this symptom is almost not felt. It is worth noting that the elements of the rash are usually warmer than the rest of the skin.
Causes of occurrence
In most cases, the appearance of a rash on the abdomen is directly related to certain shortcomings of the body. Why does this happen and is it a serious problem?
Dermatology field
Very often, a rash on the abdomen appears due to skin diseases progressing in the body. For example, lichen of the following types can cause this problem:
- flat, red;
- pityriasis;
- pink;
- colorful.
However, this is far from the only cause of a rash on the abdomen in an adult. The following diseases can also be attributed to the causative agents of rashes.
- Scabies. This is a very unpleasant disease provoked by the penetration of the scabies mite into the body. It can be transmitted by contact of a he althy person with a sick person. In the case of this disease, rashes occur not only on the abdomen, but also on many other areas of the skin. It is characterized by flaking of the skin and intense itching, which increases withat night or when a person is in a hot room.
- Psoriasis. A chronic disease that is very difficult to cure. The rashes caused by this disease are expressed by small pink papules that are covered with white scales. If attempted to remove scales, the exposed surface bleeds slightly.
- Contact type dermatitis. A rash on the abdomen in an adult can be caused by excessive rubbing of the belt buckle against the skin. Obese people quite often develop rashes in places where sweaty skin folds come into contact with each other. If a small rash on the abdomen or under the mammary glands occurs in females, this can also be caused by the above reason. Possible complications include a fungal or bacterial infection.
Viral diseases as the cause of rashes
- Herpes. A herpes infection looks like a belt of rash elements from the navel to the lower ribs.
- Chickenpox. Chickenpox is characterized by a red rash on the abdomen and many other areas of the skin (up to the entire body). The elements of the rash look like pimples with small blisters. If, in addition to the above symptoms, the temperature rises to a level of 39-40 degrees, then you can be sure that chickenpox is developing. It is important to note that ignoring this disease can lead to the development of a dormant virus into shingles.
- Measles. First manifests itself in the form of rashes on the face, which subsequentlyspread throughout the body. A rash on the abdomen and back in a child or adult can be caused by this very disease. Items are red and may vary in size.
- Rubella. The rashes in this disease are similar to those caused by the aforementioned measles. The main difference is the color, in the case of rubella, the shade of red is lighter.
- Scarlet fever. This disease causes a rash on the abdomen and back of a child or adult, the areas of which are flaky. There is severe itching.
Allergic reaction
Today, the most common cause of a rash on the abdomen, with or without fever, is an allergy. Such rashes appear due to the individual characteristics of the body, if it reacts sharply to certain factors. Very often, the rash occurs due to allergies to foods such as honey, citrus fruits, milk, sweets, eggs, meat, and many others.
In this case, rashes can appear not only on the abdomen, but also on any other areas of the skin. Such elements of the rash are very unpleasant in that ordinary spots can quickly turn into blisters with transparent contents. Bursting, they form wet areas, which leads to intense itching and irritation. Scratching wounds that have appeared can cause harmful bacteria to enter them and develop a virus.
More severe allergies
- Urticaria may occur due to allergic reactions to certain foods, cold or pharmacological agents. On theIn this case, blisters appear on the body, similar to those that appear with a nettle burn. A rash on the abdomen without fever may appear precisely for this reason. It is worth noting that the elements of the rash are edematous spots, which progress at a faster pace and combine with each other, becoming like a "map of the world". There is also itching. Symptoms occur immediately after the body comes into contact with a negatively affecting factor (allergen). Items disappear just as quickly.
- Allergic dermatitis. A rash on the abdomen in a child without fever (also in adults) sometimes occurs due to an allergic reaction of the body to inappropriate clothing or bedding, cosmetics, personal care products, plants or insect bites. Immediately after the removal of the negative factor, the symptoms gradually disappear.
- Toxidermia. The main symptoms of this disease are rashes and acute inflammation of the skin. In most cases, the occurrence of a rash is provoked by pharmacological drugs.
- Eczema is a chronic disease that is very difficult to get rid of. In the process of its development, red spots are observed that progress into blisters. Those, in turn, quickly "multiply", covering all large areas of the body. After the opening of the blisters, moist ulcers appear, which are difficult to heal. A serious feature of this disease is that the symptoms do not disappear even after the elimination of the allergen.
Gastrointestinal diseases
In case of disruption of the digestivesystem, a rash can also appear on the body, most often on the stomach. The same symptom can occur due to infection with worms. This is due to the fact that during the digestion of food, nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream, which leads to rashes. Food is broken down by enzymes produced by the pancreas, and the liver rids the body of substances that can harm it. Violations of the functionality of the above organs can lead to serious diseases such as psoriasis and dermatitis.
Therefore, if you notice rashes on your body, the reasons for their appearance may be:
- intestinal dysfunction;
- Inflammation of the pancreas;
- lack of vitamins;
- helminthiasis;
- liver disease.
Sexually transmitted infections
Diseases of this type develop due to viruses and fungal infections. For example, a rash on the abdomen may be a symptom of the following diseases:
- The initial stages of the development of AIDS. The virus enters the body's immune system and destroys it, which leads to various negative manifestations on the skin.
- Syphilis. In this disease, rashes are observed without itching, which completely disappear after two months.
- Thrush. Activation of yeast-like fungi can lead to the development of this disease, which causes redness on the abdomen, as well as blisters and moist sores.
Rashes on baby's stomach
A rash on a child's body is also enoughcommon, and it appears for a number of reasons. Small elements of a rash in an infant can be triggered by allergic reactions in the body of the mother who feeds him. In some cases, babies develop a disease such as hives, which leads to swollen spots not only on the stomach, but also on other parts of the body.
Pink dots of small sizes in a child are a symptom of prickly heat. The provocateurs of this disease are the parents themselves, who dress the baby too warmly, which makes him sweat profusely. However, this disease appears in children under two years of age. If your child is older than this age, then the causes of the rash on his body may be the same as in an adult.
Treatment methods
Having determined the cause of the rash on the child's body, it is necessary to get rid of it as soon as possible. For example, if rashes appeared as symptoms of prickly heat, then the task of parents is to provide the baby with comfortable conditions in which he will not be either hot or cold. If you suspect that a serious illness is developing in your child's body, do not self-medicate - seek help from a doctor right away!
