Clean skin is always a sign of health, anyone knows about it. But what if a rash appears on your back, on your face, on your elbows, or on your face? Most often, such phenomena are a sign of trouble in the body. However, they do not always signal a serious illness.
Prickly heat
Sweating is considered the smallest and most harmless rash. It has a slightly pinkish tint and is most often located on the neck, back, chest in infants. The reason for the appearance of such a rash is most often not enough good care for the baby or its overheating. The baby should be washed with baby soap, wiped dry and make sure that it does not lie in wet diapers. You can use baby powder. It is imperative that you follow the basic rules for caring for your baby. It is not difficult to deal with prickly heat, moreover, one should not forget that its manifestations do not pose a danger to the baby’s health and life, and do not even affect his mood in any way.
Acne
Most often, acne appears on the back and on the face. It can arise as a result of violation of personal hygiene rules, as well as in the event of hormonal failure. That is why the process of combating a rash should begin with an explanation of the causes of its appearance. If the cause is a malfunction of the sebaceous glands, then the usual steaming in a bath or sauna will help. Steamed skin is well cleansed, but at the end of the thermal procedure it should be treated with a special lotion for problem skin. Sometimes you can use peels or scrubs. But it must be borne in mind that such a procedure can help spread the rash to healthy skin. Today, acne is quite easily treated with modern medicines aimed at restoring the internal balance of the body.
Allergic rash
Sometimes a small rash on the back is formed as a result of an allergen entering the body. To deal with such a problem is necessary by following a diet and eliminating allergens from your daily life. The treatment of an allergic rash is carried out by a dermatologist. He selects the appropriate diet and prescribes medications that can mitigate the manifestations of the allergen in the human body. An allergist consultation does not hurt.
Infectious diseases in children
A small rash on the back of a child may indicate an infectious disease. This is how rubella manifests itself.
With measles, the rash is very bright, it immediately catches the eye. The disease manifests itself a few days after contact. It is often characterized by fever, a rough cough, runny nose, photophobia, and sore eyes. After the rash passes, the child ceases to be a danger to others.
Almost all parents recognize a rash on the back, stomach, chest, and limbs in the form of vesicles. These are manifestations of chickenpox. Chickenpox is a very contagious disease, but after having been ill with it once, a person acquires lifelong immunity.
Syphilis rash on the back
The most dangerous manifestation of a rash is syphilitic papules or pustules on the back. They arise with secondary syphilis and signal a clear disadvantage in the body. A characteristic manifestation of this disease is the periodic disappearance of the rash. However, then she reappears on her back. The rash with syphilis has the peculiarity of being in the form of circles or ovals.
Today we have considered far from all types of rashes on the back. Only an experienced dermatologist can classify them. Therefore, if you are concerned about a rash on your back, stomach, or chest, consult a specialist immediately to establish an accurate diagnosis. This will help to avoid unpleasant consequences in the future.