A dermatologist will help solve the problem.
Spots and discoloration of the skin that resemble red spots can be a sign of various dermatological diseases, injuries or allergies. When do you need to make an appointment with a dermatologist, and in what cases can you ignore the appearance of red spots on the body? How to eliminate these changes on the skin and how it can be done, reports with reference to.
Many changes in our skin are the result of improper care, but often they can signal the beginning of a disease process in the body.
Where do red spots on the body come from?
Unfortunately, there is no definite answer to this question. Dermatologists speculate that they may have a genetic background . And they also note that they appear mainly in those people who ignore a healthy lifestyle.
One of the most common causes of red spots is allergies. The skin thus reacts to an antigen — a foreign body . This usually occurs as a result of the use of a new product or cosmetic product that contains an allergenic component. At the same time, red spots can appear not only at the site of application of the product, but also spread throughout the body and, in addition, also be accompanied by itching. These red spots are caused by insect bites.
Another common reason for the appearance of red spots on the body is improper skin epilation . Changes appear exclusively on the epilated areas — on the legs, arms, under the armpits, in the bikini area. These points, together with pain, burning and itching of the skin, signal severe irritation of the skin .
How can you avoid this? It's simple :
- Use a razor with a blade that removes unwanted hair in one stroke.
- Shave your skin in the direction of hair growth, remembering to moisturize it first. For this purpose, you can use shaving foam or another similar product (you can also use a regular shower gel).
- Remember to take proper care of your skin after epilation.
Another problem — ingrown hairs — can also be accompanied by the appearance of red spots on the skin. If you are familiar with this problem, always use softening lotions after epilation, or get rid of excess body hair with an alternative and more gentle method — using a laser.
Red spots can be associated with inflammation of the hair follicles — folliculitis. This disease is more common in men. It can be provoked by a bacterial, fungal or viral infection, chronic skin irritation (for example, due to rubbing against clothing), its mechanical damage or the same hair removal.
Red spots can indicate vascular changes (when small capillaries crack). However, in such cases, these are rather not points, but small vascular «stars». This is not a disease, but a cosmetic defect, but such people are more at risk of rosacea , a chronic inflammatory skin disease. If you are predisposed to it, do not forget that your skin needs additional protection in the summer.
We most often call hemangiomas red dots. These are benign neoplasms that arise from abnormally developed vessels (capillary cells). Such tumors do not pose a danger to health, and even more so to life , however, if in doubt, it is worth showing them to a doctor, because hemangiomas can also be malignant.
We are talking about soft tissue hemangiopericytoma, an additional symptom of which is nosebleeds. This is also how Kaposi's sarcoma can manifest itself — a malignant tumor that is localized on the walls of blood vessels and protrudes through the skin. At the same time, the skin on the feet and palms changes. And also hemangiosarcoma, which affects the internal organs, can make itself felt.
In older people, red spots on the body can signal liver problems , in particular cirrhosis. However, keep in mind that red spots and uneven skin coloration increase with age as the skin ages — through pigmentation and vascular disorders.
Where red spots appear most often
On the shoulders and arms, but most of the discomfort is caused when it occurs around the mouth and eyes.
Stellate hemangiomas — vascular changes in the form of branching small red spots — usually occur in young women in the upper torso and on the face. In pregnant women, it can appear anywhere on the body.
How are red spots on the body treated?
If the changes on the skin hurt, itch, or cause any doubts, you should consult a dermatologist . Treatment will depend on what caused them.
If it is a hemangioma and it grows, it will have to be removed. This will be done by a surgeon or surgeon-oncologist with a scalpel or laser. Cryotherapy is considered a less invasive technique, when changes in the skin are removed by burning them with liquid nitrogen.
For rashes and allergies, the same procedures are used. In case of skin irritation after epilation and due to skin diseases — others .
If the changes are caused by improper skin care, they can be reduced with the right cosmetics, which can be obtained from specialized stores. But if red spots constantly recur, then it is better to buy such funds at the pharmacy.
It is desirable to strengthen external treatment with internal, that is, oral agents. However, it is worth remembering that when prescribing any treatment, it is necessary to consult with the attending physician, who will tell you what the patient needs to take, in what doses and for how long.
Remember to moisturize and epilate your skin regularly. Also, avoid cosmetics containing allergens.