Redness of the skin
Red rashes that won't go awayfor a long time and are accompanied by severe weight loss, irritability, general malaise and high fatigue, can become a formidable sign of the appearance of cancerous tumors. If the rash lasts for a long time, does not respond to treatment, and the general condition worsens, there is an incomprehensible loss of weight, then it is better to immediately consult a doctor. If a rash appears on the skin in the form of small pinkish bumps that cover the entire body, then the matter may be in the manifestation of infectious diseases. Most often, this is measles, scarlet fever, rubella. Such a rash is accompanied by general malaise, fever, inflammation of the throat or tonsils, severe enlargement of the lymph nodes. Self-treatment is impossible, you must immediately contact a specialist. Itchy rashes, blisters Most often, rashes on the skin are the so-called urticaria, that is, an allergic reaction to some irritant. A rash can appear in the most unusual place, it is often accompanied by severe itching, slight swelling. It passes quite quickly after contact with the allergen ceases. In severe cases, in addition to the rash, a runny nose, intestinal upset, and fever may be observed. Swelling appears at the site of the rash. In such a situation, it is necessary to urgently consult a doctor who will conduct the necessary studies and prescribe appropriate treatment. Contact dermatitis can be caused by abrasive, caustic substances. These are shampoos, citrus juice, detergents, cosmetics and much more. Such irritants, with prolonged contact with the skin, cause blisters, hives and other rashes that can resemble eczema. They cause roughening of the skin, its strong thickening, peeling, cracks, changes in pigmentation. It is necessary to begin treating rashes by completely eliminating contact with the allergen, which is the cause of the disease. It is recommended to wipe the skin with menthol alcohol, you can use starch baths, which will soothe the itching, remove the redness. Oak bark, ointments based on hydrocortisone help well. Insect bites Small rashes are most often the result of bites of various blood-sucking insects, such as mosquitoes, gnats, fleas. Usually small redness appears in the form of blisters, in the center of which there is a tiny red dot - this is a trace of the bite. Such a rash is characterized by severe itching, redness, which sometimes subsides, then intensifies. It is not recommended to scratch such bites, as they begin to bleed, traces of infection may appear. To relieve itching, you can use ammonia. To protect against bites, you can use a variety of products that are now sold in abundance in pharmacies.
What causes rashes all over the body?
If light-colored rashes appear all over the bodycolors on a reddish base - this is a sign that you have chickenpox, which is an infectious disease. The disease itself manifests itself very quickly, it must be treated immediately. The rash quickly develops into blisters with a cloudy content. After they burst, crusts are formed. Often the rash leaves behind numerous scars. A rash in the form of tightly located papules, that is, tubercles from which a light liquid is released, is eczema, which is a chronic skin disease. At first, the skin is covered with a pinkish small nodular rash, the area around it becomes slightly swollen. Then small blisters with a light liquid appear, when scratched, a light liquid is released from them. You cannot allow such scratching, as infection occurs, pus begins to accumulate. Eczema is difficult to treat, in some cases it goes away on its own, but it can also develop into a more complex form, with reddish oozing plaques appearing on the skin. Most often, this disease is associated with food allergies, but in any case, it is necessary to start treatment with specialists. During treatment, you should avoid wearing synthetic fabrics and foods that cause allergic reactions. Rashes can often cause stress. Purulent rashes Purulent rashes appear on the skin surface for various reasons, but most often it is poor hygiene, excessive sweating, damage from scratching, the presence of any pustular foci. Such rashes are accompanied by itching, pain, and purulent discharge. Inflammation of the hair follicle is called folliculitis. These are rashes in the form of small pustules that are similar in size to a grain of millet. They are yellowish in color and surrounded by reddened skin. This rash appears on the scalp, legs, arms, near the nose or mouth. The causative agent of the disease is staphylococcus, rashes on the skin usually appear due to poor personal hygiene, when scratching. Treatment is very simple. It is enough to simply lubricate the affected areas with an antiseptic liquid, for example, hydrogen peroxide, a solution of potassium permanganate, you can use a solution of furatsilin. The rash on the skin is not always small formations, the lesion can cover the hair follicle, surrounding areas. This is a furuncle, that is, a large, quite painful abscess. Most often, furuncles are observed in the armpits, on the neck, buttocks, on the face. First, a yellowish head appears, which after maturation breaks through, pus begins to stand out. If there are several furuncles, they can merge into a large formation - a carbuncle, which should be treated only after consulting a doctor. Boils should not be squeezed out; it is recommended to apply bandages with Vishnevsky ointment to the affected area, wiping them with salicylic alcohol. After maturation, the skin is pierced with a sharp disinfected formation, after which all the pus is completely removed. The wound is treated with alcohol.
Herpes and shingles
Herpes is the most commonToday, a viral disease that manifests itself only under certain circumstances. For example, with colds, stress, exposure to sunlight. It manifests itself in the form of a vesicular rash, most often on the lips, nasal mucosa, but can be on any area of the skin, even on the genitals. Externally, the rash is edematous reddish plaques with translucent bubbles that become larger and larger. Itching and severe pain are observed at the site of the rash. Over time, the bubbles become larger, their contents become cloudy, they dry out and become covered with crusts. Herpes goes away on its own, but its elimination can be accelerated by using creams with acyclovir, which are applied to the affected area. Shingles affects not only the skin, but also part of the nervous system, nerve nodes. It all begins not with rashes, which appear last, but with a high temperature, severe, sharp pain in the affected area. A few days after the onset of the disease, a grouped rash in the form of small red spots appears on the surface of the skin of the affected area, which quickly develop into blisters. Such blisters darken and become covered with a crust. The disease itself develops in about 5 days, the rash goes away with treatment in about 14 days. The course of the disease can be different, in rare cases it goes away very quickly, the rash leaves no traces behind. But there are also very severe cases, in which persistent, very severe pain is observed in the area of the affected nerve node. The rash develops into large affected areas, the skin surface begins to die off, leaving large scars. If such a disease appears, you should contact a specialist who will prescribe treatment to alleviate the condition and prevent re-infection. The skin must be treated with a concentrated solution of potassium permanganate or ordinary brilliant green, for itching it is recommended to use 2% menthol alcohol. Acyclovir is very effective for treatment.
Eruptions in the form of scaly plaques
Red rashes in the form of large plaques,covered with scales - psoriasis. Most often, it affects the surface of the skin of the elbow and knee joints, the scalp, the genital area, and the navel. If you do not start treatment in time, the plaques develop into thick scales that have a yellowish-white and silvery hue. When they are removed, pinpoint bleeding remains on the skin. Psoriasis can also affect the surface of the nail plate. At first, the surface of the nail becomes dull, then it collapses, resembling a thimble in appearance. If such formations on the skin were noticed, you must immediately contact a dermatologist, since treatment requires extreme caution, largely depending on the age of the patient, the complexity of the disease itself. Rashes can be treated with fairly effective folk remedies, which are an excellent addition. This infusion is especially useful:
- equal parts of the motherwort, valerian root, turn, nettle, marigold, centaury, plantain should be mixed (only in dry form);
- after that 5 full tablespoons of the collection should be poured with a liter of boiling water, boil for one minute, remove from heat;
- it is necessary to insist for 2-3 hours, wrapping the container;
- the resulting infusion befungin added in an amount of 4 tablespoons (this infusion birch fungus).
You need to drink 30-150 ml 30 minutes before meals,The dosage depends on the age of the patient. Skin rashes in the form of redness and pustules are not uncommon today, but the reasons for their occurrence are different. Starting from a relatively safe irritation that can be caused by plants, and ending with a malignant skin tumor. Therefore, in the event of a disturbing rash, you must immediately contact a dermatologist who will conduct the necessary examination and prescribe treatment.
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