When we find a spot that suddenly comes from on our bodies, we are alarmed. And not in vain: it is with the formation of red spots and dots that most dermatological diseases begin, and, besides this, they can also indicate the presence of other pathologies in the body, not of a dermatological nature. It is only important to distinguish between the banal mark from a mosquito or bug bite or a simple pimple from a dangerous red spot - the first symptom of a dermatological or other disease. The bite mark itches, but if you do not touch it, it quickly disappears. If you press the pimple, then a slight pain is felt, then the pimple matures and disappears by itself. If a red spot exists on the body for several days and does not pass, but only increases in size - this is an occasion to consult a dermatologist.
But sometimes we find on our body (mainly on the legs, but also on the arms and trunk) small blood spots, as if a drop of blood appeared on the skin as a result of an injection. If you have such red dots on your legs, and they persist for a long time, we can assume that these are red moles, which are called hemangiomas in scientific circles. Hemangioma differs from ordinary moles and age spots in intensively red or raspberry (sometimes pink) color. He does not hurt and does not itch. If you press a red mole with your finger, it will turn pale, and after a couple of seconds will take on its usual bright color.
Why are blood points on the body dangerous ? By the fact that, unlike ordinary moles, it is a benign vascular tumor. While it does not manifest itself in any way - it does not grow, does not deepen, while such points are single, there is no need to worry. And even more so, you can’t try to remove such moles yourself. Sometimes red strings diverge from red dots, like rays. In this case, we are dealing with arachnid or stellate hemangioma. If there are no rays, this is a point hemangioma.
Why red dots on the legs appear is still not fully understood. They appear regardless of age, it happens, even in infants. But in the case of the appearance of red dots in children, this nuisance disappears in them by the age of 6-7 years. But if you notice such a blood spot in the baby near the eye, nose or genitals, it is better to remove it. Those spots that begin to increase are also subject to removal. The dermato-oncologist performs this procedure.
In adults, red dots on the legs can appear for completely different reasons. Often they are found in people with hormonal disorders, in patients with vegetative-vascular dystonia. Red moles may indicate abnormalities in the liver and pancreas. And they may be the result of frequent sunburn. But if we want to understand the cause of the appearance of red moles on the body, we must undergo a lengthy and thorough medical examination.
But if the red dots on the legs do not cause any discomfort, it is better not to touch them. Remember: a benign tumor should not be disturbed unnecessarily, since there is a risk that it will change its nature and develop into a serious cancer disease. Do not cauterize blood points in cosmetic cabinets with liquid nitrogen - these blood points, although they may slightly rise above smooth skin, have nothing to do with warts. Self-removal of red moles at home will only cause bleeding, which will be difficult to stop.
It is best to remove red spots on the hands and body from a specialist dermatologist oncologist using laser surgery. The doctor will examine the mole and after analysis will say whether it is dangerous or not. Having studied the specifics of a mole, the doctor can refer you to the appropriate specialist in order, first of all, to cure the disease - the cause of the birthmark, and not a symptom. In addition to the laser, sclerosis of the bloodstream and the radiotherapy method are widely used for correcting moles.