Red spots on the legs - what is it? Which specialist can help? More about this later in the article.
First of all, it must be said that the skin first responds to all problems in the body - if there are any malfunctions inside, it will certainly let you know about it.
That is why experts highly recommend not to ignore the manifestation of even minor skin disorders. The cover is sensitive enough to various stressful situations, emotional overstrain. The reaction can occur on any part of the body. Often there are red spots on the legs, shoulders, back. In addition, irritation is usually accompanied by itching, and in some cases, peeling.
To find out why red spots appeared on the legs, for example, it is recommended to consult a therapist. After examination, a specialist can refer to a dermatologist.
Red spots on the legs may indicate the development of dermatitis. They are probably the first manifestations of eczema. Often, redness of the skin of the legs is provoked by an allergic reaction to certain products, hygiene products, synthetic clothing, and certain medications. In this case, the appeared red spot on the leg itches, itches . Such allergic manifestations must be treated with complex measures.
Skin diseases of the lower extremities are also very common in medical practice. Mycosis is very often detected. This disease develops as a result of the penetration of a pathological fungus. Therefore, when identifying the causes of redness, an analysis of the fungus should be taken. When confirming the diagnosis, as a rule, antifungal agents are prescribed.
Often red spots on various parts of the body, including the lower limbs, are present from birth. In other cases, they may appear with age. According to experts, this phenomenon may indicate the development of a benign tumor (hemangiomas). As a rule, surgical treatment of such spots is prescribed.
Varicose veins in the initial stage are considered to be a fairly common cause of the formation of reddening sites in women. In this case, red spots on the lower leg are accompanied by soreness, heaviness, discomfort and an unpleasant sensation of "goose bumps". If such symptoms occur, consult a phlebologist. The doctor at the initial stage of the disease can prescribe an ultrasound scan of the lower extremities. As you know, varicose veins can contribute to the development of serious complications. The most common consequences of an "untreated" disease include thrombophlebitis, trophic ulcer, eczema and others.
Often pigmented areas appear on the skin of the legs. These spots may indicate digestive tract disorders, metabolic processes. In addition, in some cases, they are of a genetic nature. Pigmentation may occur as a result of exposure to infrared, ultraviolet or x-ray radiation. In such cases, therapeutic measures should be taken in conjunction with a vascular surgeon, endocrinologist and dermatologist.
Flaky red spots may indicate the onset of a disease such as pink lichen. This skin lesion is contagious. Under the influence of various lotions and other home remedies, the condition can only worsen. A dermatologist should deal with the treatment of the disease.
There is also a disease such as hemosiderosis of the skin, manifested by the appearance of red spots. Predisposing factors for its development are disorders in blood circulation, most often the lower extremities. Infectious diseases, neuroendocrine disorders, and also vascular pathologies influence the development of primary hemosiderosis. Secondary formation of the disease is characteristic of areas where skin lesions have already developed.