Leg cramps are a very common problem that bothers both adults and children. Although many people have the opinion that this is a typical childhood pathology, in adults, however, this symptom can also occur.
What are pimples?
Many do not even imagine how the pimples on their legs or arms look. Have you ever noticed that the skin of the limbs became drier, red, with cracks, pimples, minor ulcerations on it? This condition is popularly called pimples. In dermatology, it is referred to as the pathology of the epidermis (upper layer of the skin).
Ointments and other drugs prescribed by specialists will help get rid of chicks on their feet.
Main reasons
It should be noted that in most cases, the chicks on the legs are the result of contact of the surface layer of the skin with cold air or the habit of walking barefoot. This problem is especially typical for people with thin and sensitive skin. Since they have poorly developed subcutaneous fatty tissue, and the skin is more susceptible to the effects of adverse environmental conditions.
In addition, chicks on the skin of the legs may indicate a more serious problem of the body. Often the skin becomes thinner and dries during endocrinological diseases (diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases), since with these pathologies microcirculation worsens (blood circulation in small vessels of tissues). As a result, the skin receives little oxygen and nutrients and becomes thinner. Especially characteristic is the appearance of chicks on the feet for diabetes.
Also, the cause of this problem can be diseases of the heart and blood vessels, especially a pathology such as obliterating atherosclerosis. This disease causes a decrease in the lumen of blood vessels and a deterioration in the blood circulation of the limbs, which also causes atrophy (thinning) of the skin.
Another reason for the appearance of chicks is a deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the winter.
Diagnostics
If you suffer from the presence of chicks on your feet for a long time, which do not go away after using folk remedies and special ointments, you need to see a doctor so that he prescribes additional examination methods. After all, behind such, at first glance, a harmless symptom, a serious pathology can hide.
In order to make a correct diagnosis, certain examination methods are used:
- general blood analysis;
- general urine analysis;
- blood test for sugar;
- lipidogram - determination of the level of lipids and cholesterol in the blood (increases with atherosclerosis);
- ultrasound examination of vessels of the lower extremities;
- angiogram (x-ray examination of blood vessels).
The results of the above research methods must be interpreted by a qualified specialist in order to prescribe further examination and treatment, if necessary.
Main symptoms
Red chicks on legs are not just a cosmetic defect, but a problem that causes a lot of inconvenience.
The patient is worried about severe itching and soreness in the places where the chicks appear. Combing these formations can be dangerous, since it leads to their infection, which complicates the course of the disease and worsens the symptoms.
Methods of treatment: traditional medicine
Well, we have already figured out what it is - chicks, why they arise and how they manifest themselves on the body. Now it’s worth figuring out how to bring the pimples out on your feet.
There are many options for dealing with the described problem: both traditional medicines and traditional medicine.
By the way, the last of them often have a noticeable effect, saving the patient from problems. The most effective recipes for fighting pimples on your feet include the following:
- Mash two potato tubers well and add 2 tablespoons of lemon there, mix. Dense layer over the place of appearance of the chicks with this mixture and wrap the foot with cling film. Next, wrap yourself. The main thing is to keep your foot warm. Continue this procedure for 20-30 minutes, then rinse the mixture with warm water.
- Regular use of burdock oil is also effective. Rubbing it into the place of redness and the formation of pimples, you can improve the condition of the skin and get rid of unpleasant symptoms.
Special baths
In addition to rubbing oils and mixtures, grass-based foot baths are also effective. Here are a few options for foot baths:
- Having poured warm water into the container in such an amount that it completely covers the place of skin damage, add calendula, burdock, burdock and chamomile in equal amounts. Also pour a small amount of shampoo and a tablespoon of glycerin. Mix all the ingredients well. Keep your feet in such a bath until the water has cooled.
- Boil a mixture of the herbs mentioned above and hold it on fire for 20 minutes. Proportion: 1 liter of water for 2 tablespoons of herbs. Wait until the broth is warm, lower your feet into it for about 20 minutes, and then grease them with burdock or olive oil.
Using masks
Another method that helps get rid of chicks on the feet is the use of special masks made at home.
The most effective recipes are:
- You need to mix one banana with a tablespoon of honey. Mix well and apply to the place where the chicks form. Hold for 15 minutes and then rinse with warm water.
- There are also several egg yolk masks. The first involves mixing yolk, 100 g of sour cream, 50 g of vodka or other strong alcohol and the juice of one lemon. Sour cream moisturizes the skin, and ethyl alcohol dilates blood vessels, thereby improving blood circulation. The second mask consists of yolk, a teaspoon of honey and aloe juice (15 ml). For greater effectiveness of these masks, you need to steam the skin before applying them, holding it beforehand over steam or in warm water. And the duration of the procedures should be at least half an hour.
Mixtures based on vitamin A are used. For this, one bottle of vitamin is mixed with 100 g of any oil and rubbed into the skin regularly, 3 times a day.
Drug therapy
Although there are a great many folk remedies for treating chicks, and you can try any of them, drug therapy is in the first place in the effectiveness of treating skin problems.
There are various pharmacy ointments recommended for dermatoses (as all skin diseases are called in dermatology). The most popular: Panthenol, Boro +, Astroderm.
Since the most common is Panthenol ointment, let’s talk in more detail about it. This tool is very widely used in dermatology, especially with such diseases and conditions:
- microdamage to the skin (scratches, light burns);
- skin irritations during phototherapy, excessive ultraviolet radiation;
- cracked and rough skin;
- for the prevention of the formation of cracks in the breast in women who are breastfeeding;
- for prophylactic treatment of the skin in the treatment of corticosteroids, since these drugs cause thinning of the skin;
- anal fissures;
- prevention and treatment of diaper dermatitis.
As can be seen from the list above, "Panthenol" is recommended for use in almost all skin problems that do not proceed very hard.
How to use "Panthenol"
As with any drug, the need for treatment with Panthenol ointment and the instructions for using this drug should be agreed with the doctor. As a rule, it is applied in a moderate layer to the site of skin damage several times a day as needed. It is also possible prophylactic use of ointment before going out.
This medication can be used during pregnancy and lactation. However, during pregnancy, this should be done only as directed and under the supervision of the attending physician.
Treatment of the cause
If you followed the instructions for the use of Panthenol ointment, tried many folk remedies, but nothing helped, you need to contact a dermatologist for help. After all, it is possible that some other systemic disease of the body is hidden behind skin lesions. Only a qualified specialist will be able to make the correct diagnosis and prescribe treatment. After all, the methods of treating chicks on the legs and the reasons that caused their appearance have a direct relationship.
So, if a high level of blood glucose (sugar) is detected, the doctor must determine the type of diabetes (1 or 2, insulin-dependent or independent). Depending on the diagnosis, he will prescribe the necessary treatment: tablets that lower blood sugar, or insulin injections.
Diseases of the thyroid gland (its increased or decreased function) also require hormonal treatment.
If, with additional examination methods, an elevated cholesterol level and the presence of atherosclerotic plaques on the vessels are detected, a diagnosis of obliterating atherosclerosis is possible. Then you need to pay special attention to lowering blood cholesterol. The most effective group of drugs is statins (Atorvastatin, Lovastatin). They reduce the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver, thereby reducing its amount in the blood. However, if the atherosclerotic plaque is too large and significantly blocks the lumen of the vessel, surgery is also possible.
Dietary recommendations
Important attention in the presence of chicks on the legs caused by any of the above systemic diseases should be given to nutrition. It is worth highlighting the following recommendations:
- you need to eat often (5-6 times a day), in small portions;
- eliminate fatty and fried foods, reduce the consumption of animal fats, increase the amount of vegetable fats;
- refuse smoked and pickled products, as well as strongly seasoned dishes;
- steamed and baked foods should be preferred.
In addition, lifestyle and physical activity play a large role. It is necessary to devote at least 20 minutes a day to charging, as well as spend time in the fresh air, not forgetting about protecting the skin with creams and ointments.
Prevention
How to prevent the development of chicks on the legs? It is worth following the following recommendations:
- do not go barefoot;
- when taking a shower, pay attention that the water is not too cold, as the cold dries the skin and impairs blood circulation in the limbs;
- avoid swimming in cold ponds;
- before going out, apply a thin layer of cream on damaged skin areas if they are not covered with clothing;
- wear warm clothes and shoes in the cold season, ideally in winter, boots should be with warm fur lining.
We hope that now you understand what pussies on legs and arms are and how to deal with them. But if the symptoms bother you for a long time, do not hesitate, consult a doctor!