Allergies in the form of red spots: causes of appearance and localization
Regardless of the nature of the skin rashes, they should alert you. In any case, this is a signal from the body to any internal problems or to external influences. And in the case of allergies, the most important thing is to eliminate its source. This is why it is important to understand that red spots on the face or body are allergic in nature.
The main causes of allergies and red spots include:
- Reaction to external irritants: allergies to household chemicals, cosmetics, animal hair, plants are most often accompanied by the appearance of red spots directly at the sites of contact with the allergen (also called contact dermatitis). The skin of the hands, feet, face, and neck suffers.
- Long-term use of medications, especially antibiotics, can also provoke an allergic reaction. Locations of allergies and the red spots that accompany them can be found throughout the body.
- Food allergies to certain allergenic foods and poor nutrition in general often cause the appearance of red spots in the abdomen, face, arms and legs. This reaction also occurs with vitamin deficiency or hypervitaminosis, i.e. when there are not enough vitamins or too many of them.
- Nervous exhaustion, stress, and unstable emotional state also affect the condition of the skin. If you have recently experienced a strong outburst of emotions, after which you noticed red spots on your body, this is a reason to consult a dermatologist and neurologist.
- The skin is irritated and red from allergies to cold and sun. More often, its manifestation is noticeable in areas of the skin that are most exposed to weather conditions due to the fact that they are not protected by clothing - these are the hands and face.
Diagnosis and treatment
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You can find out why red spots appeared on the lower back or in another area of the back using the results of a comprehensive diagnosis. The doctor examines the areas with the rash, collects information about how long ago the symptoms occurred, the characteristics of the manifestation, and possible allergic factors. Laboratory tests are performed to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment of rashes on the back is carried out by a dermatologist. First of all, exclude a provoking factor, for example, a specific food product, if a food allergy is observed.
In more serious cases, for example, with an infectious lesion of the skin, specific therapy is carried out using antibacterial drugs. It is recommended to treat areas with a rash with disinfectants, and for weeping plaques - with drying agents.
It is important to maintain personal hygiene. For some diseases, for example, if there are symptoms of chickenpox, it is not recommended to carry out water procedures. You can reduce the intensity of itching by treating acne with infusions and decoctions prepared from medicinal herbs.
Allergy in a child in the form of red spots
Allergic spots appear especially often in young children. Moreover, the reaction can appear completely suddenly and on any part of the body. The reason should be, first of all, looked for in the menu of a baby or a nursing mother. The child's body instantly reacts to unusual foods or familiar ones, but in too large quantities.
If red spots appear on the child’s face, arms, legs, or in the groin area, they itch, peel, and begin to become wet, this may be diathesis. It develops as a result of malnutrition, food allergies, hormonal imbalance, and also due to improper functioning of the body.
Contact allergies occur when there is direct contact with an allergen. It could be washing powder, after which you didn’t rinse your laundry, synthetic or even woolen fabrics well. In this case, spots appear on the palms, cheeks and other parts of the body with which the baby came into contact with an aggressive surface.
Even after stopping contact with the irritant, spots on the skin remain for several days. If they cause discomfort to the baby, then the affected areas must be especially carefully cared for. In addition, constant itching causes scratching, which can become infected, and then serious skin treatment will be needed.
When the cause is not an allergy
Red spots on the skin do not only occur as a result of an allergic reaction.
- Infectious diseases make themselves felt at the development stage in the form of rashes on the body. They usually cover a large area of the dermis and are accompanied by an increase in temperature. Such diseases include chickenpox, measles, scarlet fever, rubella, ringworm, meningitis, and typhoid fever.
- Diseases of internal organs often manifest themselves in the form of skin rashes. The appearance of a red rash may indicate vegetative-vascular dystonia, disorders of the nervous system, an unhealthy stomach, heart, or the presence of tumor diseases.
- Dermatological nature of the rash. Most skin diseases manifest themselves in the form of skin hyperemia, expressed by obvious redness and itching. The most common cases are eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, lupus erythematosus, seborrhea, and lichen.
Medicine knows more than fifty diseases that are accompanied by a similar symptom. Therefore, accurate diagnosis is very important, and only a specialized dermatologist can carry it out after a series of tests. He will also determine the exact allergen, if the cause of the appearance of red spots is still in it, and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Orange spots on the body
The true cause of the appearance of orange spots on the body can only be determined by a competent dermatologist. The most common myth associated with orange spots is the idea that they appear due to liver pathologies. The second misconception is that spots appear due to skin aging.
To determine an accurate diagnosis, the doctor must evaluate several factors:
- Size of spots.
- Localization of spots.
- Brightness of color.
- Additional symptoms: peeling or itching.
How to treat red spots due to allergies
As mentioned earlier, the most important thing is to eliminate the source of the allergy. Sometimes this is enough to prevent its development. Wash off any cosmetics that cause irritation, eliminate allergen products from your diet, and wash your hands thoroughly after using household chemicals.
If you cannot find the cause of the red spots on your own and their appearance is accompanied by other unpleasant symptoms, consult a doctor. Just a few laboratory tests will reveal what exactly you are allergic to, or diagnose that the nature of the skin irritation is not allergic in nature.
The doctor will prescribe antihistamines for oral administration and special ointments that relieve symptoms. In advanced cases of allergies, corticosteroids may be required.
Susceptibility to certain allergens may increase depending on the general condition of the body: illness, stress. So, to eliminate red allergic spots, you need to follow a healthy lifestyle. You may need to adjust your diet and regimen. Give up bad habits, try to spend more time outdoors. But do not forget to wear gloves in cold weather or use sunscreen in summer, otherwise you may develop an allergy to the cold and sun.
During treatment, limit visits to baths and saunas so that irritated skin is not subjected to even greater stress. Try not to abuse alcohol - sometimes allergies in the form of red spots occur to it.
You can relieve such unpleasant symptoms that accompany the appearance of skin irritation, such as itching and peeling, using folk remedies. A decoction of oak bark, birch leaves, and herbal tinctures are effective - they should be used to wipe red spots that itch in case of allergies.
Irritated skin requires special delicate care. During treatment, give up regular cosmetics (who knows, maybe it’s what caused the allergy) and use special products to cleanse the skin.
The La-Cri series helps well against red spots due to allergies. The La-Cri cosmetic complex helps with skin allergies, helping children and adults equally gently and effectively. Cleansing gel provides delicate hygiene for both dry and wet stains. A light cream relieves redness, itching and flaking, promoting skin restoration. Due to the absence of dyes and fragrances, La-Cri products are non-addictive and suitable for long-term use.
Consumer Reviews
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Sources:
- Reken Martin, Schaller Martin, Sattler Elke, Burgdorf Walter, Atlas of Dermatology, MEDpress-inform, 2021.
- Andropova T. V., Gudina M. V., Odintsova I. N., Hygiene of children and adolescents, Siberian State Medical University Publishing House, 2021.
- Cohen Bernard A. Pediatric dermatology, MEDpress-inform, 2015.
