Everyone's skin is prone to blemishes, blemishes, and rashes for a variety of reasons. This is usually a harmless condition and goes away on its own over time. However, it is good to know and understand what the common causes of these symptoms are. Knowing them, a person will be able to deal with it more calmly if they arise. Sometimes the sudden appearance of red spots on the body can come as a shock to a person. This condition can be confusing and cause some confusion.
It could be just an allergic reaction, a heat rash, or a sign of skin cancer. Although sometimes it can also be the result of capillary deformation or internal bleeding, which results in brown, red or purple spots that look like a rash. The spots may be flat or raised, itchy or not cause discomfort.
Why do red spots on the body appear and disappear?
The causes of disappearing spots can be:
1 Hematoma. A blood clot that has accumulated under a person's skin is called a hematoma. It may appear and then disappear after being dissolved by special enzymes.
2 Fragility of blood vessels. Weak blood vessels, with the slightest pressure, form a spot in the form of a small bruise. It dissolves quite quickly. This condition is called petechial hemorrhages. It is possible with vasculitis and a number of other pathologies.
3 Thrombocytopenia. This condition is characterized by a low level of platelets in the blood. These are blood cells that have no color and help in blood clotting. This condition can also be a side effect of certain medications or may be present in a person's immune system disorder, such as leukemia.
4 With prolonged voltage. When these spots appear on the face, chest and neck, they are mainly caused by excessive stress. This can happen when a person exercises, lifts weights, or during childbirth. In addition, this condition can be the result of prolonged crying, severe coughing, constant vomiting and suffocation.
5 Taking certain medications. The use of certain medications can cause red dots to appear on the face. Typically, such side effects are specified in the instructions for use.
Redness of the skin around the eyes
Irritation on the skin itches, redness occurs around the eyes - a consequence of improper care or the development of an infectious disease:
- Demodecosis. Affects the skin of the eyelids and mucous membranes. It manifests itself as peeling, redness and swelling of the area near the eyes, while the eyelashes stick together and often fall out. The disease is treated with sulfur, ichthyol or zinc ointment.
- Allergy. It is the response of the immune system to any irritant: cosmetics, pollen, frost, food, etc. It manifests itself as redness of the mucous membranes, itching, tearing, and may be accompanied by a cough or runny nose. Therapy for the disease consists of two parts: firstly, you need to stop contacting the allergen, and secondly, you need to take antihistamines (Zodak, Zyrtec, Suprastin, etc.).
- Infectious manifestations (conjunctivitis, blepharitis, stye). Occurs against the background of a recent infectious disease. Affects the mucous membranes and skin of the eyelids. Symptoms: redness, itching, possible presence of pus. They are treated with drops and eye ointments that kill the viral nature of the disease.
Where do disappearing red spots on the skin come from?
The reasons for the appearance of spots on the body are different. Some people can live with such spots their entire lives without causing any discomfort. However, some types of spots may indicate serious diseases in the human body:
1 Burns and injuries. Certain injuries, such as suffocation, can cause spots on the face and eyes. Potential skin disorders such as biting, bumping, severe sunburn and more severe trauma cause the spots to appear.
2 Sepsis. This disease can cause red spots when the platelet count is low. This is a potentially serious condition caused by infection. It occurs when chemicals enter a person's bloodstream to fight an infection, and then they cause inflammation in the body. Sepsis causes septic shock, which leads to a sharp drop in blood pressure that can cause death.
3 Purple. The appearance of red spots on the skin may occur due to purpura. This is a hemorrhagic disease, which manifests itself in the fact that internal bleeding occurs under the skin, leading to spontaneous bruising.
4 Autoimmune diseases. Some types of autoimmune diseases are also associated with blemishes, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition in which white blood cells attack the cartilage of the joints. This results in spots, inflammation or rashes that may appear in the affected areas. The spots can also appear with both discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus, which can be caused mainly by thrombocytopenia, which is very common among patients with this disease.
5 Poor diet. This is another reason that is associated with the appearance of red spots. Red dots on the skin may accompany some errors in nutrition and a lack of vitamins such as B12, folic acid and B9, B vitamins, as well as a deficiency of vitamin C and K.
6 Skin rash all over the body. This rash may be caused by a streptococcal infection. Red dots are a sign of this disease. They are bright red in color and usually spread throughout the body. In addition to the spots, other symptoms that may bother a person include a scarlet tongue, flushed face, sore throat and high fever.
Allergic reactions
Red spots on the skin very often become one of the manifestations of allergic reactions - skin rashes can occur with immediate-type allergic reactions (urticaria), cold allergies, delayed-type reactions. In this case, it is necessary to evaluate not only the appearance of the rash, but also the other symptoms of this condition. It is important to remember that a wide variety of chemical compounds can provoke the development of allergies, and if an immediate allergy develops, the patient requires emergency medical care.
Allergic conditions also include chronic allergic diseases - eczema and atopic dermatitis, which develop as delayed-type allergic reactions when allergenic substances enter the body. In this case, each error in nutrition or the entry of an allergen in another way (most often through the surface of the skin) can provoke a deterioration in the patient’s condition - new red spots appear, and their appearance can be accompanied by painful itching and scratching of the skin.
What do red disappearing spots on the body look like?
Disappearing spots on the body always look different. Their shape, color and texture depend on the root cause of their occurrence. If this is associated with an allergic reaction, then the spots appear in the form of a rash that itches and bothers the person. With a bacterial infection, the spots may not bother a person at all, have a flat shape and a pale color.
If the spots are associated with nervous disorders, then they cause discomfort to the person, causing itching.
A spot appeared under the rib
If a spot appears under the rib, which is accompanied by other symptoms described below, then you should immediately see a doctor. When the area of skin in the rib area is hyperemic and burns, this may indicate a malignant formation in the ribs.
Symptoms of rib cancer are:
- pain in the ribs;
- swelling at the site of tumor formation;
- general loss of strength;
- anemia;
- fever;
- hot skin on the affected area.
What do appearing and disappearing spots on your hands mean?
If spots appear on the hands, this may be the result of stress and a malfunction of the nervous system. This human condition leads to the occurrence of vegetative-vascular dystonia. As a result, spots appear on the human body.
It happens that stress at work or at home leads to the sudden appearance of such spots, and the next day they simply disappear on their own.
In addition to stress, taking medications can cause spots. After some time, the spots disappear without any treatment.
Irritation of the face and scalp
Facial skin irritation, accompanied by redness and itching, can be caused by the following external causes:
- due to exposure to warm or cold wind (chapping);
- dry indoor air;
- poor quality water for washing;
- incorrectly selected epidermis care products, their abuse;
- low-quality or expired decorative cosmetics.
These types of problems can be easily eliminated if appropriate measures are taken in time:
- protect the epidermis from frosty air in winter and from bright sunlight in summer;
- use moisturizing sprays in rooms with dry air;
- wash with clean water using mild cleansers;
- use proven cosmetic brands;
- Do not use cosmetics after the expiration date.
The occurrence of unpleasant symptoms on the scalp can be caused by the following reasons:
- skin diseases (seborrhea, dermatitis, psoriasis, fungus, lichen);
- infestation of parasites (lice, ticks);
- incorrectly selected or expired cleansers (shampoos, balms, styling products, etc.);
- frequent cleansing of the head, which dries out the skin;
- stressful, emotionally unbalanced conditions.
Please note that diseases such as psoriasis, dermatitis, and lichen appear not only on the head, but also on other parts of the body. They have pronounced symptoms and are treated only under the supervision of a specialist.
What to do if spots appear on your hands and then disappear?
If you notice disappearing spots on yourself, of course, first of all, there is no need to panic. Observe your condition for a while and consult a doctor. Tell him about your symptoms:
- Do they bother you?
- Do they cause itching?
- What medications are you currently taking?
- What is the shape of the spots and texture?
Based on your complaints, the doctor will prescribe tests and select the right treatment for you. Basically, such spots do not require special medical intervention.
Irritation in the intimate area
Unpleasant manifestations that occur in the intimate area can be triggered by the following factors:
- Using a razor. Sensitive skin may become covered with red spots immediately after shaving. To avoid this, firstly, you need to use only sharp and clean blades, and secondly, treat delicate areas with anti-inflammatory agents (for example, Miramistin) and talcum powder. In addition, it is recommended to use cotton underwear.
- Allergy. Poor quality shaving and aftershave products can cause redness and itching in the intimate area. Synthetic underwear, contraceptives, and panty liners can also be allergens. Antihistamine medications (Tavegil, Fenistil, Loratadine) will help cope with allergies. In addition, it is recommended to exclude interaction with the allergen.
- Fungal diseases. The appearance of a small reddish rash and spots in the groin area may indicate the development of rubromycosis, a fungal infection of the skin. The occurrence of rash and itching may also be accompanied by candidiasis, due to the spread of fungi from the genitals to neighboring parts of the body.
- Venereal problems. Irritation may appear at the initial stage of development of gonorrhea or chlamydia. However, these ailments are also accompanied by pain when urinating, discharge with an unpleasant odor, and swelling of the genitals.
Causes of skin irritation
Skin irritation (itching), redness, rash - can be symptoms of various diseases:
- allergic phenomena;
- vitamin deficiency;
- stressful situations;
- systemic problems of the immune system;
- fungus;
- sexual infections.
The localization of these diseases can be different, but generally they appear simultaneously in different parts of the body, affecting the upper and lower extremities, face, and intimate area.
