Red spots on the skin



Red spots on the skin of the face appear due to many factors and, as a rule, in most cases disappear on their own for several days, therefore should not cause serious concern. This indicates that the skin of the face, especially if it is dry and sensitive, reacts sensitively to changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to direct sunlight, poorly selected cosmetics, and even to improper nutrition. However, if the red spots are stable, then this can be an indicator of any functional disorders, or diseases that can be detected only with the help of an experienced dermatologist.

The most common diseases, accompanied by the appearance of red spots on the face - acne (acne), allergic reactions, rosacea, couperose.

Acne rash develops due to the increased work of the sebaceous glands, mainly in adolescents, but can also occur at a later age. After healing from blackheads, red or dark brown scars remain on the skin.

Allergic reactions appear on the skin of the face and neck in the form of a red rash, which is accompanied by itching. May be caused by a variety of factors, for example, the ingestion of spicy foods and certain medicines, the use of alcoholic beverages, excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays in sunburn. After removing the allergen, the stains tend to disappear.

When rosacea, red spots are of a mass stable nature, since this chronic inflammatory skin disease is a consequence of persistent disturbances in the body's work and requires serious treatment.

Couperose or dilated blood vessels arises from the loss of elasticity of the arteries. Often has a hereditary nature, but can be caused by temperature changes, the presence of bad habits (alcohol, cigarettes, eating a lot of fatty foods), improper skin care.

As follows from the above, preventive measures at the first signs of occurrence of red spots on the skin are as follows:

- Avoid sudden changes in temperature and humidity, especially when visiting saunas and steam rooms;

- refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol;

- avoid excessive exposure to direct sunlight, use sunscreen with a high degree of protection;

- include in the daily diet of vegetables and fruits, rich in healthy vitamins and minerals;

- In the winter, constantly moisten the over-dried air at home with the help of moisturizers, or a wet towel laid on a heating battery;

- use moisturizing and nourishing cosmetics for dry and sensitive skin

Treatment of diseases accompanied by red spots on the skin is the admission of special drugs and procedures prescribed by a dermatologist, as well as medical compresses and masks from the arsenal of traditional medicine. For example, a compress from the sauerkraut leaves perfectly helps when they are applied to the skin for 20 minutes, after which they are removed and the face is rinsed with cold water.