Red spots on the legs: causes and methods of elimination

Red spots on the body can appear in absolutely every person, but not everyone pays attention to this, but exactly until they begin to cause discomfort, both physical and aesthetic. In this article, we will understand the reasons that can cause the appearance of spots on the body in both adults and children.

Red spots appeared on the legs - what could be the reason

First you need to correctly understand what spots are. As doctors say, these are changes in skin color in a small area of ​​the body. The spots may not be felt at all to the touch or protrude above the surface of the skin, their color can vary from pale pink to rich wine. Some blemishes may not cause any discomfort, while others begin to itch and flake off.

In fact, there are a lot of reasons that can lead to the appearance of unpleasant spots on the legs. Most often, the provocateurs of their occurrence are stress and hormonal imbalance, imbalance in the diet, allergy and fungal infections. Let's take a closer look at causal relationships.

• Allergy Consequence. If you find a sharp formation of red spots on the legs, which cause discomfort with their itching and peeling, an allergic reaction may occur. As a rule, small bubbles appear on such spots, which contain a cloudy liquid. Often, such an allergy manifests itself in contact with household chemicals, soap or cosmetics. Trousers, tights, knee-highs, socks - if, when creating such products, the manufacturer used low-quality raw materials and dyes, then an allergy may appear on contact with the skin. Antihistamines, special cooling creams, and restorative ointments can help soothe itching.
• Unbalanced diet and frequent stress. Certain groups of spots are called hemorrhagic. Their appearance is caused by punctate hemorrhage in the epidermis. Very often, such a picture is observed in the absence of the normal amount of vitamins C, PP and A. In this case, dark brown spots can be seen on the legs. But if a person lacks B vitamins, then the spots will, on the contrary, be light. To treat the problem vitamin deficiency you need to approach in a comprehensive manner and resolve issues with a specialist, only after passing the tests. It is important to provide yourself with a good rest, minimize or completely give up bad habits and become addicted to a healthy lifestyle.
• Mycosis disease. Fungal infection skin is very common, because you can pick up such an unpleasant disease anywhere: baths, saunas, gyms, swimming pools and other public places. Even running out for a few minutes in someone else's shoes, you can inadvertently put this ailment on your body. Treatment of the fungus cannot be postponed, as the "older" it becomes, the harder it is to get rid of it. Symptoms that indicate the appearance of mycosis: the appearance of red spots on the feet and in the area between the fingers, constant itching and flaking, the appearance of weeping bubbles on the affected skin, over time, the disease affects the nails.
• Varicose veins disease. Probably one of the most popular diseases of modern women, especially when you consider the many reasons that contribute to the occurrence of sores: weight problems, unhealthy diet, prolonged standing, wearing high heels and much more. Alarming symptoms are the appearance of reddish spots on the legs. The walls of the capillaries of blood vessels are greatly thinned, and even a minimal load leads to their rupture, provoking hemorrhage. Varicose spots are often dark red in color. If you do not seek the help of a specialist in a timely manner, the number of hematomas will increase, and treatment will be possible only by surgery.
• Spots on the legs may appear in the groin area. One of the most common causes of this phenomenon is an inguinal epidemic. Often occurs due to neglect of the rules of personal hygiene, as well as as a result of sexually transmitted diseases. Such spots have a regular oval shape, eventually turning into small bubbles. After the bubbles burst, ulcers form in their place.
• Diseases of venereal origin are the most terrible cause of the formation of red spots. In this case, spots appear in the groin area. They look like a rash that disappears after a couple of weeks. This suggests that the disease has passed into a latent stage. This rash is called "the necklace of Venus", it is a symptom of syphilis. An urgent need to contact a venereologist.

Red scaly patches on the legs

The reasons why red flaky spots may appear on the legs can be divided into three groups:

• Physiological. In this case, there are natural reasons that are associated with the aging of the body or with the wearing of poor-quality tight synthetic clothing, etc.
• Medical. In this case, spots appear against the background of diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, vitamin deficiency.
• Environmental. This grouping includes reasons that are associated with water hardness, prolonged exposure to the sun or excessive enthusiasm for solarium, dry indoor air, etc.

Everything related to the medical reasons for the appearance of spots on the legs must be resolved exclusively with a specialist, since self-medication can lead to the fact that the disease will enter a severe chronic stage and it will be much more difficult to cure the ailment. If the origins of the problem lie elsewhere, then you can work on your own. It is important to pay enough attention to your health: eat right, provide full body care and give up bad habits. If no skin care products help, and the spots are progressing, then you cannot do without the help of an appropriate specialist.

Red spots on the legs of a child

Very often, the reasons for the formation of such spots on the legs in children are allergy... In this case, the skin becomes red and rough, and signs of hives may appear. The very cause of allergies is often at the root of the malfunctioning of the intestines. Analyze what your child has been eating recently and eliminate allergenic foods from his diet.

Diseases such as:

• exanthema (an infection of viral origin that occurs in babies up to three years old);
• rubella;
• chickenpox;
• scarlet fever;
• pink lichen;
• hives;
• scabies;
• psoriasis.

This is not a complete list of diseases that can be manifested by the appearance of red spots. For an accurate diagnosis and quality treatment, it is very important to consult a pediatrician. It is very difficult to independently determine the ailment, because the symptoms of some diseases are very similar and it is possible to determine the true disease only after tests. Do not postpone a visit to the doctor, because jokes are bad with health.

How to treat red spots on your feet

Treatment of red spots on the legs should occur only after an accurate diagnosis has been made, and only a doctor can do this. Even if the appearance of a cosmetic ailment is not associated with problems in the functioning of the body, the doctor will still help to identify the cause and give recommendations on how to make your body beautiful and healthy again. For your part, without fear of possible consequences, you can revise your diet in favor of a healthier one, observe the rules of personal hygiene and start leading a healthy lifestyle. Such an approach to treatment will not only not harm health, but will also act as an excellent general tonic.