Where do the spots on the neck come from? Red spots are a type of rash, the root cause of which is not easy to recognize. It is necessary to collect many tests and undergo additional examinations to find out what disease this symptom is associated with. Wherever specks appear, this signal cannot be ignored.
Reasons for the appearance of red spots
If the spots appearing on your neck do not itch, then most likely it is lichen. In fact, the causes of redness can be a huge variety. If a red spot on the neck itches, then this is probably dermatitis. It can occur due to impaired functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Small specks on the neck that peel off indicate an allergy. Another reason for the appearance of spots is demodicosis (subcutaneous tick).
Redness on the neck and on the face sometimes appears with physical exertion, stress and overheating. In this case, redness indicates the presence of vegetative dystonia. If you find that spots on the neck appear when you are worried, there is no need to treat them. Such reactions often occur in emotional people.
What if it's lichen?
Dermatologists note that when red spots appear on the neck, the first thing that many begin to think about is lichen. Ringworm is caused by fungi. Diseases are more susceptible to adults. Spots can occur not only on the neck, on and on the body, on the face.
Lichen occurs when in contact with a sick person or animal, through household items. Low immunity increases the likelihood of infection. The disease does not recede for a long time, so get ready for a long treatment. Red spots can occur on the neck again and again.
Dermatitis
But not only lichen can cause redness. If spots appear on the neck, this may be due to dermatitis. Dermatitis is usually manifested by severe itching of the skin and red spots. It occurs due to malfunctions in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. There are factors that also provoke this disease: stress, burns, frostbite and other external irritants.
The reaction of the body to irritation of the nerve endings can manifest itself in the form of itching, which is accompanied by nervousness.
Specialists distinguish the main types of dermatitis:
- The dry type appears in the cold season in most cases in the elderly. The quality of life during an exacerbation of the disease is significantly reduced.
- Infectious dermatitis is associated with certain infectious diseases (e.g., scarlet fever, measles or rubella).
- The fungal type is manifested by allergic rashes, usually with concomitant inflammation. The reason for this is weak immunity, disorders in the endocrine system, and increased skin moisture.
- Red dermatitis is characterized by severe itching and redness in the neck.
Red spots on the child’s neck
Young children get sick quite often, so each parent needs to know what treatment should be and where the spots on the neck come from. Red spots on the baby’s body occur for various reasons. This may be due to exposure to external factors, allergies, or due to a serious illness.
Red spots on the neck of a child may indicate skin diseases. You can’t let the disease drift, the help of a doctor is necessary. He needs to tell in detail how long the spots on his neck, red spots or pale pink appeared, whether they itch or not. After examining, the pediatrician will determine what tests need to be passed. After receiving the results, he will be able to establish a diagnosis and prescribe a course of treatment.
Dermatitis in a child can develop in the first year of life. In addition to the neck, red spots are sometimes localized throughout the body.
Flaky red spots on the neck
Peeling on the skin may cause an allergic reaction, which is caused by certain products. So first of all it is worth remembering what you ate today.
It happens that allergy provokes tap water. If, after taking a shower, a red spot that appears on the neck itches and does not disappear for several days, then it is better to consult a therapist. In most cases, such spots disappear without a trace after a couple of days.
Red Spot Treatment
How are spots on the neck treated? Red spots that appear as a result of external factors, such as wind or frost, it is enough to lubricate with a moisturizer.
Allergic spots are treated with antihistamines, such as Tavegil, Loratadin, Kestin. With allergic manifestations, the main key to solving the problem is proper nutrition. Therefore, in order to get rid of the symptoms and, accordingly, of the dermatitis itself, a diet should be followed with the restriction of the following products:
- Chocolate (both white and bitter).
- Fatty and fried meat.
- Smoked products.
- Mushrooms cooked in any form.
- Wild strawberries.
- Citrus fruits (lemons, grapefruits, oranges, tangerines, etc.).
- Cocoa and hot chocolate.
- Honey.
- Spices.
- Canned foods.
With lichen, antifungal ointments are prescribed: "Clotrimazole", "Lamisil." They are applied to stains 3-5 times a day.
In the case of demodicosis, scabicidal, i.e. anti-scab, drugs (Permethrin, Crotamiton, Lindane). Apply them to the spots 3 times a day with a thin layer.
Redness of an infectious nature is treated with antiviral drugs and antibiotics.
However, do not forget that all medications can be used only after the doctor determines the cause of the rash, the severity of the disease and prescribes the dosage and duration of treatment.