Everyone can find a rash on their stomach. This is a very unpleasant phenomenon, which gives a lot of physical inconvenience, in addition to changing the appearance of the body. Trying to determine the causes of this ailment, people seek information in a wide variety of sources - from magazines to the global Internet. The answer is stored in this article!
External signs
The rash on the stomach in different people may look different, depending on its origin. These symptoms cover a vast and very small area, combine with each other and appear in different places. It is very simple to determine the rashes by external signs, because they differ in color from healthy skin. Sometimes they have a not too noticeable shade of pink, and in some cases, saturated cherry-colored elements are also found.
A skin rash appears in the following forms:
- transparent bubbles;
- blisters with contents;
- Rashes with a "crust";
- flakes
- spots protruding above the level of the main surface of the skin;
- discoloration of the skin in some areas;
- elements surrounded by small tubercles.
Almost every type of rash on the abdomen is accompanied by itching, the intensity of which can vary. In some cases, the sick person feels a strong desire to scratch the rashes, and sometimes this symptom is almost not felt. It is worth noting that the elements of the rash are usually warmer compared to the rest of the skin.
Causes of occurrence
In most cases, the appearance of a rash on the abdomen is directly related to one or another shortcoming of the body. Why does this happen and is this a serious problem?
Field of Dermatology
Very often, a rash on the abdomen appears due to skin diseases progressing in the body. For example, the following types of lichen can become the cause of this problem:
- flat, red;
- pityriasis;
- Pink colour;
- multi-colored.
However, this is far from the only cause of an adult rash on the stomach. The causative agents of rashes can also include the following diseases.
- Scabies. This is a very unpleasant disease, provoked by the penetration of the scabies mite into the body. It can be transmitted by contact of a healthy person with a patient. In the case of this disease, rashes occur not only on the abdomen, but also in many other areas of the skin. It is characterized by exfoliation of the skin and intense itching, which intensifies at night or when a person is in a hot room.
- Psoriasis. A disease of a chronic nature, which is very difficult to cure. Rashes caused by this disease are expressed by small pink papules, which are covered with white scales. If you try to remove the flakes, the open surface bleeds slightly.
- Contact type dermatitis. A rash on the abdomen in an adult can be caused by abrasive friction of the belt buckle on the skin. Fat people often have rashes in places where sweaty folds of skin come into contact with each other. If a small rash on the abdomen or under the mammary glands occurs in a female, this can also be caused by the above reason. Possible complications are an infection of a fungal or bacterial nature.
Viral diseases as a cause of rash
- Herpes. Herpetic infection looks like a belt of rashes from the navel to the lower ribs.
- Chickenpox. Chickenpox is characterized by a red rash on the abdomen and many other areas of the skin (all the way to the body). The elements of the rash look like acne with small bubbles. If, in addition to the above symptoms, the temperature rises to the level of 39-40 degrees, then you can not doubt the development of chickenpox. It is important to note that ignoring this disease can lead to the development of dormant virus in shingles.
- Measles. First appears in the form of rashes on the face, which subsequently spread throughout the body. A rash on the abdomen and back in a child or adult can be caused by this disease. Elements are red and their size may vary.
- Rubella. Rashes with this disease are similar to those that cause the above measles. The main difference is the color; in the case of rubella, the shade of red is lighter.
- Scarlet fever. This disease causes a rash on the stomach and back of a child or adult, areas of which are flaky. There is severe itching.
Allergic reaction
To date, the most common cause of a rash on the stomach, with or without fever, is allergy. Such rashes appear due to the individual characteristics of the body, if it sharply reacts to certain factors. Very often, the rash is due to an allergy to foods such as honey, citrus fruits, milk, sweets, chicken eggs, meat and many others.
In this case, rashes can appear not only on the abdomen, but also on any other areas of the skin. Such elements of the rash are very unpleasant in that ordinary spots can quickly turn into bubbles with transparent contents. Bursting, they form moist areas, which leads to intense itching and irritation. Scratching the wounds that have appeared can cause harmful bacteria to enter them and the virus to develop.
More serious allergies
- Urticaria may occur due to allergic reactions to some food, cold, or pharmacological agents. In this case, blisters appear on the body, similar to those that appear when a nettle burns. A rash on the abdomen without fever may appear for this reason. It is worth noting that the elements of the rashes are edematous spots that progress at a rapid pace and unite among themselves, becoming similar to the "world map". Itching is also present. Symptoms occur immediately after body contact with a factor negatively affecting it (allergen). Elements disappear just as quickly.
- Dermatitis of an allergic nature. A rash on the abdomen of a child without fever (as in adults) sometimes occurs due to an allergic reaction of the body to inappropriate clothing or bedding, cosmetics, personal hygiene products, plants or insect bites. Immediately after removal of the negative factor, the symptoms gradually disappear.
- Toxoderma. The main symptoms of this disease are rashes and acute inflammation of the skin. In most cases, the onset of a rash is provoked by pharmacological agents.
- Eczema is a disease of a chronic nature, which is very difficult to get rid of. In the process of its development, red spots are observed, which progress to blisters. Those, in turn, quickly “multiply”, covering all large areas of the body. After opening the blisters, moist ulcers appear that are difficult to heal. A serious feature of this disease is that the symptoms do not disappear even after eliminating the allergen.
Gastrointestinal diseases
In case of a digestive system malfunction, a rash may also appear on the body, most often on the stomach. The same symptom can occur due to infection with worms. This is due to the fact that when digesting food, nutrients are absorbed into the blood, which leads to rashes. Food is broken down by enzymes produced by the pancreas, and the liver rid the body of substances that could harm it. Impaired functionality of the above organs can lead to serious diseases, such as psoriasis and dermatitis.
Therefore, if you notice rashes on your body, the reasons for their appearance may be:
- impaired bowel function;
- Pancreatic inflammation;
- lack of vitamins;
- helminthiasis;
- liver disease.
Sexually transmitted infections
Diseases of this kind develop due to viruses and fungal infections. For example, a symptom of the following diseases may be a rash on the abdomen:
- The initial stages of AIDS. The virus enters the body's immune system and destroys it, which leads to various negative manifestations on the skin.
- Syphilis. With this disease, rashes without itching are observed, which completely disappear after two months.
- Thrush. Activation of yeast-like fungi can lead to the development of this disease, in which redness appears on the stomach, as well as blisters and wet ulcers.
Rashes on the abdomen in a child
A rash on a child’s body is also quite common, and it appears for a number of reasons. Small elements of a rash in an infant can be triggered by allergic reactions in the mother's body, which feeds him. In some cases, babies develop a disease such as hives, which leads to edema spots not only on the stomach, but also on other parts of the body.
Small pink dots in a child are a symptom of sweating. The provocateurs of this disease are the parents themselves, who dress the baby too warmly, which makes him sweat profusely. However, this disease appears in children under two years of age. If your child is older than this age, then the causes of the rash on his body may be the same as in an adult.
Treatment methods
Having determined the cause of the rash on the child's body, it is necessary to get rid of it as soon as possible. For example, if rashes appeared as symptoms of sweating, then the task of the parents is to provide the baby with comfortable conditions in which he will not be hot or cold. If you suspect that a serious illness is developing in the child’s body, do not self-medicate - immediately contact a doctor for help!