A rash on the legs is a problem that requires specialist advice. Small pimples not only spoil the appearance, but also indicate the development of pathological processes in the body. In addition, a secondary infection may join the inflamed areas. A longer and more expensive treatment will be required.
Allergy
The reaction of the body to certain stimuli often manifests itself in the form of a rash. It is possible that small pimples in the lower leg are a common allergy. It should be analyzed why inflammation could appear. A rash on the legs in the form of red spots can form upon contact with synthetic materials. It can be tights or tight pants. Inflammation often develops in people who wear clothes made of non-breathing materials. Today's fashionable leggings and trousers made of imitation latex fabric often lead to skin irritation.
A rash on the legs may also indicate the development of a food allergy. This problem is especially often encountered by babies of the first years of life. Allergies often occur in breast-fed infants if the mother ate the prohibited product. It is recommended to refuse citrus fruits, nuts, chocolate, coffee, honey.
Leg allergies can develop in some professions. This may be workers in factories with increased vibration. Also, allergies can develop in people who come in daily contact with dust or chemicals.
Treatment
Initially, it is necessary to find out what leads to the development of unpleasant symptoms and limit contact with an allergen - some people even have to change their profession. Shoes and clothing must be worn exclusively from natural materials. You will also have to give up certain foods.
To eliminate the manifestations of allergies, it is enough to take an antihistamine. If the red rash on the legs does not go away, it is possible that a secondary infection has already joined. In this case, you should consult an additional doctor. Often, when the rash on the legs itches, the Fenistil helps to relieve itching. However, it is also recommended that you consult a specialist before using it.
Scabies
A rash on the arms and legs may appear with this disease. Unpleasant symptoms develop due to the penetration of an itch mite under the skin. It is believed that the pathological process affects people who do not follow the rules of personal hygiene. But in fact, everyone can get scabies. Pathogenic microflora is present in public transport, on door handles of shops, etc.
Most often, the first symptoms of the disease appear on the palms of the hands. And after a few days, the rash spreads to other parts of the body. What does the rash on the legs look like? Small red dots are present on the lower leg, in the interdigital zone, on the feet. Scabies are visible on the skin - these are tick advancement paths. A characteristic symptom of this disease is severe itching, which intensifies at night.
Strong scratching makes the skin sore. Often a secondary infection also joins. Therapy of a complex form of scabies is carried out in a hospital.
Scabies treatment
The treatment regimen for each patient is selected individually, depending on the form of the disease, as well as individual characteristics. Regardless of whether the rash is located on the legs or throughout the body, all areas must be treated. Washing and changing bed linen is carried out only after complete recovery. Contact with water increases the risk of spreading the infection.
The most popular drug used for scabies is Benzyl Benzoate. The medicine is available in the form of an emulsion. In a child, a rash on the legs and arms is also treated using this remedy. It is characterized by low toxicity and high efficiency.
Initially, the hands are processed, then the legs, then the entire body except for the scalp. Processing of each area should take at least two minutes. Particularly carefully, the drug should be rubbed into the area of greatest accumulation of rashes. With the right therapy, in two weeks it is possible to completely overcome the disease.
Neurodermatitis
This is a skin disease of a neurogenic-allergic nature. As a rule, the pathology has a chronic course, and if you do not pay due attention to the therapy, you will often have to relapse.
A rash on the legs with neurodermatitis can appear for several reasons. Often, people with vegetative-vascular dystonia suffer from pathology. Patients may also have a genetic predisposition. Of great importance is the general state of the nervous system. So, emotional people are more susceptible to the development of a pathological process.
Most often, one has to deal with a limited form of neurodermatitis. The disease also has another name - Vidal's lichen. If rashes appeared not only on the legs, but throughout the body, then we are talking about the diffuse form of the pathological process.
How to distinguish neurodermatitis from other similar pathologies? An accurate diagnosis can only be made by a dermatologist. But there are clear symptoms that define this disease. The patient is disturbed by small, itchy red plaques. The patient ceases to sleep normally at night, combing the rash. Often a secondary infection joins.
Neurodermatitis treatment
It should be understood that the disease will not be completely cured. However, with the right therapy, stable remission can be achieved. The rash on the adult's legs and other areas will disappear if he adheres to the doctor’s clear recommendations. First of all, it is necessary to establish an emotional atmosphere, to avoid stress. Of great importance is also the state of the immune system. If other chronic diseases are present, it is necessary to deal with their treatment.
A patient suffering from neurodermatitis is shown a special diet. It is necessary to exclude products that can cause an allergic reaction.
Drug therapy is aimed at eliminating the external symptoms of inflammation. Special creams and ointments are used to help relieve redness and itching ("Fenistil"). Physiotherapeutic procedures such as cryomassage, inductothermy, magnetotherapy, electrosleep, etc. also help speed up the process of restoring the state of the epidermis.
Viral infection
Many infectious diseases are accompanied by the formation of a rash on the legs. Types of inflamed areas can be very different. The pathological process manifests itself in the form of small pimples or large red spots.
Chicken pox is a common viral disease. The main symptom of this ailment is watery rashes throughout the body, including on the legs. Most often, the disease develops in childhood. However, adults can also face chickenpox. Moreover, patients over 12 years old are more difficult to tolerate this disease.
Measles is another acute viral disease accompanied by a rash. The virus enters the body by airborne droplets. In addition to the rash, the patient complains of fever, symptoms of general intoxication. A dry cough may also be present. Similar symptoms may occur with scarlet fever.
Rubella usually begins with fever and headache. However, within a few days, a rash appears on the body. By the way, in this case, the inflamed elements are often localized only on the arms and legs.
Treatment
Any viral disease requires careful therapy using special drugs. Folk methods can not do here. In no case should one engage in self-medication. If the pathological process develops in a child up to a year, in most cases he will be hospitalized. Only a mild form of the disease can be treated at home.
The patient is prescribed antiviral drugs, as well as anti-inflammatory creams and ointments. Necessarily used means that normalize body temperature, relieve symptoms of general intoxication. For this purpose, the drugs Nurofen, Ibuprofen, Panadol, etc. are widely used.
In addition to traditional treatment, folk remedies can also be used. A chamomile-based decoction helps to relieve inflammation. Two tablespoons of dry raw materials (you can buy it at a pharmacy) are poured with a liter of boiling water and boiled over low heat for 15 minutes. Then the tool is cooled, filtered and used to treat the affected areas.
Streptoderma
The disease is often diagnosed in young children. One symptom is a rash on the legs. Red dots are the result of the rapid multiplication of pathogenic bacteria. Inflamed elements begin to peel and fester, causing itching and pain. Infection, as a rule, occurs through a contact-domestic way. Weak children are at greater risk of getting sick, as well as kids living in poor social conditions.
The incubation period of the disease lasts up to 10 days. A disease can be suspected if red spots of irregular shape appear on the child's legs. Within a few days, the inflamed areas are transformed into purulent-vesicle elements. As a rule, such bubbles quickly open. After full recovery, there is no trace left. However, with a complex form of the disease, a deeper lesion can be observed - the growth layer of the skin is affected. Improper therapy can lead to scarring.
The general condition of the child is usually not disturbed. The baby may feel discomfort, but the body temperature does not rise.
Streptoderma treatment
If the inflamed areas are local and the baby's condition does not suffer, local preparations are sufficient. Depending on the age of the child, his individual characteristics, antibacterial creams and ointments are prescribed. With reduced immunity, additional vitamins and physiotherapy can be prescribed to the patient.
During the treatment period, the patient must exclude contact with water in order to prevent the spread of infection. Healthy skin is treated with cotton swabs dipped in water or chamomile broth.
Summarize
A rash on the legs may be present in various diseases. The patient can only guess what pathology he had to face. The doctor will make an accurate diagnosis. In no case should you self-medicate. Incorrect actions will lead to complications. In this case, a longer treatment will be required.