Only in rare cases do people turn their attention to the appearance of solitary rashes on various parts of the body, especially if they pass on their own and quickly. Such a symptom as the appearance of a single pimple, as a rule, does not pose a danger to a person. However, the same cannot be said about multiple pimples on the abdomen, localized in a certain area, for example, under the navel, around it. The reasons for the appearance can be very diverse. If this is accompanied by itching, inflammation, active spread, you should consult a dermatologist.
Reasons for appearance
Earlier, the main reason for the appearance of pimples on the stomach was considered to be malnutrition. Such a theory is not far from the truth - when junk food is abused, rashes can really appear, but this is not the main reason. The appearance of acne on the stomach is considered quite alarming andspecific symptom. You should not wait until the rash begins to bother, fester, inflame and itch. You need to seek medical help immediately.
Factors causing acne
The appearance of small pimples on a woman's stomach may indicate absolutely safe causes. For example, such a reaction may occur due to wearing synthetic or tight clothing, leading to fogging of this area of the body. However, even in this case, you should not wait until the rashes pass on their own. If certain measures are not taken, the transformation of pimples into wounds and infection is not excluded.
The risk of pimples on the abdomen is quite high for the following reasons:
- Herpes infection. Outwardly, the elements look like small bubbles. The rashes are very itchy, spread rapidly, and cause significant discomfort.
- Syphilis. Most often, red pimples are observed on the abdomen. They are more like spots. They can accumulate not only in the abdomen, but also in the hips, sides, chest. The following feature of the rashes is noteworthy: they do not cause discomfort, they disappear on their own without any treatment. Such manifestations should not be ignored, because the disease does not disappear, but continues to spread and progress.
- Hormonal failure. Similar aesthetic defects often occur during pregnancy. After delivery, the rashes disappear on their own without any medical intervention. The only thing that is required is to provide the skinbelly sufficient cosmetic care.
- Small pimples on the abdomen may indicate an infection. Painful and itchy rashes may indicate infectious lesions of the genitourinary system or endocrine glands.
- Allergic phenomena. Acne in the lower abdomen may indicate a negative response of the body in relation to aggressive detergents. Women are not recommended to abuse a variety of flavored s alts, bath foams, antibacterial soaps intended for intimate hygiene.
- When pimples on the stomach itch - this is a sign of infection with scabies. This disease is provoked by the activity of a parasite - a scabies mite that lives between the layers of the dermis. As a result, reddish pimples appear on the surface of the skin on the abdomen. With scabies, they itch unbearably, and the itching intensifies in the evening. It should be noted that the disease is contagious, and even a completely he althy person who had contact with an infected person can catch it.
Differences between rashes in women and men
These reasons can cause acne on the abdomen and in men. The only difference is that hormonal disruptions in men develop against the background of not physiological, but pathological reactions. In addition, there are a number of factors that are characteristic of the stronger sex.
Factors causing rashes in men
Most men have a large amount of dense hair on the surface of the abdomen. Under the influence of external stimuli and sweat, their follicles begin to become inflamed, which causes the appearance of an abscess. Such elements, as a rule, are characterized by severe soreness, a rather long healing time. Elementary non-compliance with personal hygiene should not be excluded from the causes of acne on the stomach. The appearance of rashes in many guys is the result of insufficient body care. What else can pimples on the abdomen mean in an adult with itching?
Big belly for men
There are two more special risk groups. The first includes men who have a large belly. They often develop rashes as a result of rubbing the skin with a belt or tight trousers. In this case, acne becomes very inflamed and itchy. They usually occur in the same area, disappear if you refuse problematic clothing or take measures aimed at quality skin care.
Sports nutrition
The second risk group includes people who abuse sports nutrition, anabolics, and a variety of nutritional supplements. All of these remedies are capable of provoking common urticaria.
Factors causing acne in children
As a rule, a rash that occurs on a child's abdomen is infectious in nature. Most often, acne in a child on the stomach indicates the presence of the following pathological conditions:
- Measles. It is a disease of an infectious nature, characterized by the occurrence of vivid clinical manifestations. Rash with barkoccurs on the face, behind the ears. It looks like small pink spots that merge with each other and spread throughout the body. Some time after infection, rashes can be found on the back and abdomen.
- Rubella. This infectious disease is similar in its course to measles, but the symptoms are less pronounced, and the rash is a duller color.
- Chickenpox. Symptoms during the incubation period are as follows: at the initial stages of the disease, small red spots appear on the skin. Soon they transform into pustules that are filled with a cloudy liquid. For two days, the formations gradually dry up to a crust. Their appearance and maturation provokes unbearable itching, which makes the situation even more complicated. When combing the elements, they can become infected and form a scar.
- Sweating. As a rule, small red pimples appear in the folds of the skin, but sometimes they appear on the skin of the abdomen. The reason for this phenomenon is the abuse of synthetic clothing, diapers. Miliaria is not dangerous, but if left untreated, the child may experience discomfort.
- Molluscum contagiosum. It is the result of exposure to viruses. It appears as a tubercle of pink or whitish color, having a recess. If you press on the element, you can provoke the release of curd-type clots. Rashes, as a rule, have group localization, are located on the lateral and lower surfaces of the abdomen.
- Allergy. Numerous small pimples on a child's abdomen may indicatedevelopment of an allergic reaction. It is possible that they will become inflamed and itchy. Elements can be localized in one area or spread throughout the body as the allergen is exposed. Quite often, allergies are provoked by skin care products, washing, diapers.
Special Instructions
The treatment of each of these diseases that provoke the appearance of pimples on the abdomen should be attributed in a special way. So, if in order to relieve symptoms, adult patients can use folk remedies, then in the treatment of children this is considered unacceptable, especially without the permission of a doctor. It is possible to start therapy for pimples on the abdomen in children only after the pediatrician determines the exact cause of their occurrence and develops an individual treatment regimen.
Varieties of acne, features of clinical manifestations
By the appearance of rashes and the symptoms that accompany their appearance, you can tell a lot about a person's condition. If the formations are small and red, then most likely they are a manifestation of an allergic reaction, the result of improper hygiene, parasite activity. If the formations are numerous and have a white color, then this may indicate that the body is in a stressful state, the person is not eating properly, or a hormonal failure has occurred. If the elements are painful, then most likely they indicate the presence of an inflammatory process. Particular attention should be paid to watery pimples on the abdomen.
Most often, such a rash indicates infection with a virus. In women, a small amount of pimples may appear before menstruation in the lower abdomen. Moreover, this can happen both a few days and a few hours before it starts. It is not worth it to find out the cause of the appearance of rashes on your own - they appear extremely rarely on the skin of the abdomen and require medical advice. If the pimple is single and has a white top, then this is the least dangerous situation, requiring just high-quality skin care.
Therapy for rashes on the skin of the abdomen
The appearance of red or white acne in a person (of any gender and age) indicates the need for a visit to a dermatologist. In most cases, people make a mistake and begin to fight the problem on their own through the use of cosmetics. As a rule, such means are ineffective. It is also important to remember that antibiotic drugs will also be powerless in the event of a virus infection.
There are a few general guidelines to follow when dealing with rashes:
- Sweating. It can occur not only in childhood, but also in adulthood. Most often, it pursues people who are overweight. You can eliminate the manifestations of prickly heat by adding chamomile decoction to the bath, regular hygiene procedures, and the use of baby powder.
- Shingles. Symptoms and treatment are interrelated. It is a viral pathology, so therapy involvesuse of antiviral drugs. Equally important is the exclusion from the diet of junk food and alcohol, strengthening the immune system. Quality rest and avoidance of stress will help to eliminate the symptoms. Shingles can take a long time to heal.
- Allergy. If there is a suspicion that pimples have appeared due to an allergic reaction, you can start using antihistamines. However, this will not be enough - it is necessary to identify the allergen and eliminate its effect on the body. In addition, additional local skin care is required, which will prevent the addition of a secondary infection.
- Molluscum contagiosum. Special therapy for the disease in childhood is not required, as a rule, its manifestations disappear on their own in a few months. If molluscum contagiosum is found in an adult, then a variety of surgical innovations should be used to remove the cosmetic manifestations of the disease.
Conclusion
If rashes are the result of infection with a sexually transmitted disease, then only professional therapy will help. It is important to remember that experiments with the treatment of rashes can not only fail, but also harm the patient's condition. At the same time, local treatment of pimples on the abdomen will not be effective if the root cause of their appearance is not eliminated.
