Varicose veins consist of changes in the wall of venous vessels, which leads to an increase in their permeability, expansion and development of venous insufficiency. In this case, often the first symptom of the disease is the appearance of characteristic spots on the legs.
We all know that the symptoms of varicose veins are swelling of the legs (read the article swelling of the legs with varicose veins: how to treat) in the evening and after physical activity, as well as the appearance of painful sensations in the legs and feelings of fatigue. However, these signs of the disease, as a rule, appear much later, when the spots on the legs, in varying degrees of severity, have existed for several years.
Thus, spots with varicose veins are one of the first signs of the disease; you should pay attention to this symptom and think about starting treatment.
It should be immediately noted that varicose veins spots are not accompanied by any painful sensations, at least during the first years after their appearance. They can be of a very different nature, but they are always painless and do not cause itching, burning or other sensations. Later, such a symptom as a burning sensation in the area where the spots appear may appear, but it, as a rule, already indicates the development of inflammation of the vein wall - phlebitis.
Since the spots lead only to an aesthetic defect - this seems to be the case for most patients in the early stages of varicose veins, when other symptoms have not yet appeared, then not everyone wants to treat them. Men may not pay attention to the problem at all, and women hide their legs under long skirts, thinking that in this way they have managed to radically solve the problem.
In fact, you need to start treating varicose veins after the first signs of the disease appear, and the desire to get away from the problem, without recognizing or hiding it, leads along the worst path - the disease continues to progress, over time, symptoms appear that cannot be ignored, and then complications of varicose veins diseases that can be life threatening.
The spots themselves can be different: red, blue, or in the form of dark pigmentation. As a rule, red spots indicate rupture of blood vessels. We are talking about small capillaries that cannot withstand high pressure on the vascular wall due to a violation of the outflow of blood through the veins.
Blue spots with varicose veins often indicate the development of venous insufficiency as such, due to which a vascular network appears under the skin, often of an extensive nature. Such spots, as a rule, gradually increase in size and do not go away without appropriate treatment.
Pigmentation with varicose veins may occur, but unlike other spots, it does not appear in the first stages of the disease, but after thrombophlebitis. Inflammation of the veins leads to increased permeability of their walls, as a result of which red corpuscles - erythrocytes - emerge from the vascular bed into the tissue. Hemoglobin in tissues is gradually destroyed with the formation of hemosiderin and gives the corresponding color.
You should not think that varicose spots themselves pose any threat to health and life. However, the absence of an immediate threat does not mean that the problem should not be taken seriously and that one can calmly move on, not paying attention to the changes that are steadily increasing.
It is not so much the appearance of spots that is dangerous, but the presence of varicose veins themselves, which cannot be cured (except for surgical intervention that can eliminate varicose veins of a specific vessel). In the absence of adequate therapy, the disease steadily progresses and leads to the development of life-threatening complications.
Therefore, it is important to start treatment already when the first spots of varicose veins appear in order to prevent progression and carry out effective secondary prevention, i.e. prevent the occurrence of serious complications of the disease. We are talking, first of all, about thrombophlebitis, thrombosis and thromboembolism of the pulmonary artery.
Varicose veins entail not only an unaesthetic appearance of the skin, but also a serious threat to health, expressed in a long list of possible complications. A frequent unpleasant consequence is pigment spots with varicose veins, which signal serious problems in the body. Even one small spot that appears harmless at first can develop into a significant skin lesion if the appropriate treatment is not started in time.
Most often, changes in pigmentation occur on the shins or ankles, since in these areas the skin is thinnest and most vulnerable to harmful factors. In addition to the location, varicose spots differ in shade, which indicates characteristic pathological changes.
Red spots with varicose veins are the most common type of pigmentation. They arise as a result of the disease progressing so much that it significantly weakens the walls of blood vessels. They become thinner and burst under the influence of external loads, hemorrhage occurs, which is expressed externally in the form of red spots.
Most often, such skin pigmentation occurs in overweight people or in patients who neglect treatment.
Red spots on the lower leg may not appear in isolation, but accompanied by unpleasant symptoms. Among them are:
It should also be taken into account that red pigmentation of the skin with varicose veins can signal the beginning of the development of trophic ulcers. This is one of the most serious complications that can occur as a result of pathological varicose veins. Trophic ulcers are weak wounds that do not heal for a long time. This pathology, in turn, is dangerous because, if left untreated, it can develop into gas gangrene or give rise to a malignant tumor.
The skin itself may turn pale and become more transparent. In the absence of therapeutic measures, subcutaneous hemorrhages give rise to extensive hematomas, which can only be removed surgically. After the operation, a long period of rehabilitation begins, which also includes preventive measures to prevent relapses.
Brown spots may appear on the leg with varicose veins. Most often, they are the next stage of red pigmentation, if no therapeutic measures were taken when it occurred, or inappropriate treatment was used. Brown spots on the legs indicate serious necrotic processes that can progress further.
In addition, such pigmentation may indicate an infection that has caused isolated inflammation and tissue necrosis.
If dark spots on the legs appeared suddenly and were not preceded by redness, we can talk about the rapid development of varicose veins, as a result of which blood circulation in the lower extremities deteriorated significantly in a short time.
In this case, an urgent examination is required, since with the rapid rate of development of the disease, serious complications for the health and life of the patient are possible.
If blue spots appear on the skin, this may indicate late stages of varicose veins. As a result of significant expansion of the veins, blood circulation in the lower extremities slows down, and the cells are poorly supplied with oxygen, which causes the appearance of such pigmentation.
The presence of blue spots may also indicate the transition of the disease to a chronic form with severe venous insufficiency. In general, the danger of such a complication is that due to a lack of oxygen in the tissues, anemia, or, in other words, anemia, can occur.
In some cases, blue spots indicate the development of thrombophlebitis - a complication of varicose veins, expressed in inflammation of the vascular wall with subsequent formation of a blood clot.
If skin pigmentation is detected, you should contact a vascular surgeon or phlebologist. If varicose veins have not been diagnosed before, then first of all you will have to make an appointment with a therapist, who will prescribe primary tests to identify the nature of the origin of the spots. However, usually one glance by a doctor at the patient’s lower extremities is enough to diagnose varicose veins.
After a preliminary consultation, a specialist will tell you how and how to treat the disease in order to quickly get rid of stains as well.
It should be understood that therapy should be primarily aimed at eliminating the root cause of the pathology, and not its consequences in the form of pigmentation. Specific measures should be prescribed exclusively by the attending physician, since the appearance of spots indicates late stages of the development of the disease, and thoughtless and unjustified use of medications and techniques can seriously harm.
It is possible to completely cure varicose veins, and with it the spots. To do this, you need to apply complex treatment, consisting of the following areas:
As healthy blood flow is restored, the pigmentation will disappear. In very rare cases, it remains after the disease has completely stopped, so it has to be treated additionally. In these cases, the doctor prescribes an individual therapeutic complex based on the patient’s characteristics and contraindications.
If blue, brown or red spots on the legs due to varicose veins cause significant psychological discomfort, you can try to speed up their elimination. To do this, you can use alternative methods of medicine, but only after agreement with your doctor.
An effective procedure in this regard is hirudotherapy (placement of medicinal leeches). To do this, you must contact a reliable medical institution that has the appropriate license to conduct such activities. As a result of the use of leeches, restoration of blood circulation in the treated area is stimulated. As a rule, they are placed along the entire affected vein. To achieve results, you need to undergo 8-10 procedures, each of which can last from 5 to 40 minutes.
For symptomatic relief of itching, you can take antihistamines, for example, Suprastin, as well as external agents with a cooling effect.
In addition, in addition to the main therapy, traditional medicine can be used to eliminate symptoms and reduce the intensity of pigmentation. A decoction of carrot tops, prepared at the rate of 1 tbsp, helps well. l. crushed raw materials per glass of boiling water. The resulting product must be consumed twice a day, 100 ml, if desired, you can mix it in equal proportions with tea.
Another option is treatment with a decoction of celandine. For this, 2 tbsp. l. Dried and crushed herbs must be poured into 0.5 liters of boiling water and simmered over low heat for 5-10 minutes. The resulting broth should be filtered, cooled to an acceptable temperature and used as a compress, applied for 40-50 minutes. This product is quite aggressive, so it can be used no more than 3 times, and in order not to dry out the skin, you need to lubricate it with essential oil after each procedure.
A compress can also be made from natural liquid honey. It should be spread on a thick linen rag or gauze, applied to the affected area and wrapped with a bandage without pressing. This procedure can be done once a month, it is advisable to carry out 4 sessions in total. You need to start with 15-20 minutes, gradually increasing the duration of the process.
For a compress, you can use a mixture of yogurt and crushed fresh wormwood leaves in equal proportions. The resulting mass must be applied in an even layer on gauze or a napkin, applied to the affected area and wrapped with a bandage for 30 minutes. You can use this compress until the stains are completely removed, but you don’t need to do it too often.
After you have managed to get rid of pigmentation, you must follow the doctor’s recommendations, which will help prevent such a situation in the future. As a rule, the basis of preventive measures is the wearing of compression garments, which apply optimal pressure to the legs and veins in particular.
Because varicose veins and their complication of spots are often associated with excess weight, your doctor may recommend a weight loss diet. Also, after consultation with a nutritionist, you can determine which foods are most preferable for vascular diseases and which are contraindicated.
If the patient’s profession requires constant standing or sitting, he needs to be distracted from work for a few minutes at least once every couple of hours to stretch his legs. A predominantly static lifestyle is another common cause of varicose veins.
It would be useful to do daily exercises in the morning, supplemented by a contrast shower. You can also choose swimming, walking, cycling or even dancing as physical activities. Women should try to avoid wearing high heels and excessively tight clothing. It is also necessary to give up bad habits.
Varicose veins worry women most of all, but the disease is also quite common among men. But at the same time, the strong half of humanity is not as worried about the external condition of their legs as girls and women. After all, varicose veins necessarily manifest themselves as large swollen veins on the legs and, in some cases, even an extensive vascular network.
For any representative of the fair sex this is a disaster. And in addition to all the manifestations described above, blue spots often appear with varicose veins, which most often are subcutaneous nodules. They can be either blue or purple. Moreover, in some cases, it is with blue spots on the legs that the first manifestations of varicose veins begin.
The main reason for the appearance of such skin defects is increased fragility of blood vessels. Due to the long-term lack of necessary nutrients (in winter), the walls of blood vessels gradually become thinner and lose their elasticity, and this in turn leads to valvular insufficiency and stretching of the veins.
The weaker the veins, the more a person spends in a standing and sitting position, the stronger and faster the bloating will appear. First, subcutaneous nodules that are noticeable only to the touch are formed, later blue spots appear on the legs due to varicose veins, which over time develop into full-fledged swollen blue veins.
In some cases, blue spots on the lower extremities indicate a vitamin C deficiency or, even worse, a malfunction of the blood clotting system. Therefore, if blue spots periodically appear on your legs and do not go away, you should seek help from a phlebologist.
Also, sometimes spots of this kind appear after surgical interventions (phlebectomy, laser coagulation). Although the removal of dilated veins does not pose any danger in our time, this process is still traumatic for the soft tissues of the extremities.
Therefore, even after high-quality minimally invasive operations to remove varicose veins, blue spots often appear on the skin of the legs, which are nothing more than bruises and hematomas. Typically, such “postoperative consequences” disappear without a trace within 1 month.
Once and for all, getting rid of blue spots on the legs due to varicose veins is possible only with the help of “radical treatment”. It is impossible to neutralize the manifestations of varicose veins with medications; modern drugs only eliminate the symptoms of the disease (pain, swelling, heaviness, itching), but do not hide dilated veins and spots. Therefore, before purchasing an expensive ointment, it is recommended to first undergo a duplex angioscan and consult with a phlebologist. Only a doctor is able to assess the real condition of the blood vessels and prescribe effective treatment.
For this purpose, in our time, a fairly simple, but at the same time effective cosmetic procedure is used - echosclerotherapy. The purpose of this operation is to eliminate cosmetic defects in varicose veins. During echosclerotherapy, foam (Foam-Foam) is injected into diseased veins using special microneedles, gluing them from the inside.
To prevent blue spots, it is recommended to take vitamins every winter and autumn (must contain vitamin C), spend less time standing and sitting (this leads to stagnation of blood in the veins, their subsequent expansion and the appearance of spots).
If you have a hereditary predisposition to this disease, you can consult with your doctor about taking Ascorutin, a drug consisting of vitamin C and rutin (strengthens blood vessels, prevents their fragility and inflammatory processes). Also, to prevent blue spots from varicose veins, you can purchase compression stockings.
It is imperative to devote more time to useful physical activity (walking, swimming, cycling). A little nutritional adjustment won't hurt either.
Varicose veins, in addition to stars, leave marks on the skin: spots on the legs can be of very different colors and configurations. In the early stages they are not accompanied by pain, but as the pathology progresses, pain and serious trophic changes occur.
The formation of pigmentation begins with the fact that the valves of the vessels that allow blood to pass upward work intermittently. The blood flow becomes chaotic, and in places where the valves do not work, stagnation occurs and pigment spots form on the skin. Malnutrition of soft tissues causes redness.
The red spots darken, thicken and itch. At the next stage, the spots are already brown, liquid oozes through them, most often they are localized in the ankle area. If the moment is missed, adequate treatment is not applied, at the fourth stage trophic ulcers are formed, often complicated by infections.
With advanced varicose veins, complications arise:
Untimely or incorrect treatment leads to thrombosis of blood vessels and oxygen deficiency in tissues, resulting in the formation of blue spots on the skin. Bruises appear that do not go away for a long time. Blue spots indicate that the disease has become chronic. In some areas they are almost purple.
Blue spots and their gradual blackening are an alarming symptom of the transition of varicose veins to the final stage. If the leg is already turning black, the question of surgical intervention may be raised.
Bruises, red, brown and black spots on the lower limbs can only be eliminated with correct and continuous treatment. Upon successful completion of a course of conservative therapy, additional consultation with a vascular surgeon and dermatologist will be required.
All “traces” of varicose veins, including extensive ones in the form of a bruise, can be removed using a medical laser. The operation will be preceded by a long process of normalizing blood circulation. To do this, the attending physician will draw up an individual course of therapy:
Drug therapy is of particular importance in the early stages of the disease. Properly selected medications, the action of which is aimed at strengthening and increasing the elasticity of the venous walls, will help stop the progress of the disease and eliminate spots from the skin of the legs.
As part of complex treatment, the following are prescribed:
Effective mainly in the early stages of varicose veins. Depending on the characteristics of the disease, the following methods are recommended:
It is possible to normalize blood flow in deep veins (with a diameter above 15 millimeters and with great tortuosity) with advanced venous insufficiency using a classic operation - phlebectomy.
Under local anesthesia (rarely, therapeutic sleep), a small incision is made in the groin or lower leg and a probe is inserted. The main trunk of the affected vein with all its ducts is removed and cosmetic sutures are applied.
With obesity, there is an excessive load on the veins, and with a deficiency, the process of hematopoiesis and the normal functioning of the entire cardiovascular system are disrupted.
You need to focus on foods rich in vitamins:
To this end, the diet should include:
It is important to maintain water balance - drink the amount of water recommended for a certain age and taking into account the characteristics of the body (from 1.5 to 2.5 liters per day).
A number of physiotherapeutic methods can eliminate aesthetic defects on the skin and generally slow down the progression of varicose veins.
Self-massage is effective for varicose veins, but vacuum massage and LPG are contraindicated. Some experts are of the opinion that LPG massage in a gentle mode can be performed in the early stages of the disease and for the purpose of prevention.
Moderate physical activity for varicose veins should be provided constantly. You can select and master special complexes of therapeutic gymnastics in exercise therapy rooms, and then practice independently at home.
The main task is to activate the blood circulation process and prevent stagnation of fluids in the lower extremities. To do this, you need to warm up not only the leg muscles, but also all other parts of the body. If you have varicose veins, exercise in a sitting position and with your limbs down (for example, flexion and extension of the torso) should be avoided.
It is important to avoid overload: running, squats and stretches at an active pace, jumping and power presses, any endurance exercises. Swimming and walking are shown.
The attending physician will select special medical knitwear that provides the desired degree of compression. It is prescribed to facilitate the outflow of blood, reduce the diameter and fix the affected veins.
In the early stages of the disease, wearing compression hosiery can eliminate heaviness and swelling; at any stage, it can prevent the spread of spots on the skin and the aggravation of other aesthetic defects.
In the fight against cosmetic skin defects with varicose veins, herbal remedies have proven their effectiveness. As part of complex therapy (required after examination and consultation with the attending physician), the following is used:
It is advisable to use medicinal herbs and other traditional medicine in the early stages of varicose veins.
After removing stains from the skin, you will additionally need to use a care product selected by a specialist and protect the skin from exposure to direct sunlight.
To prevent spots on the legs, you should review your lifestyle for the presence of bad habits, which are usually not given serious importance:
If you spend the day actively and do stretching exercises, your muscles have the opportunity to both work and relax. And movement is the main key to the prevention and development of varicose veins.
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People suffering from varicose veins know firsthand about its many manifestations such as swelling, pain, itching, swollen veins, dark spots with varicose veins, as well as spider veins on the legs. Many of the listed manifestations of the disease do not pose any danger to human life and health, but not all.
For example, the same dark spots can be either a harmless phenomenon or a consequence of the most dangerous complication of varicose veins - a violation of tissue trophism. Therefore, if such a skin defect is detected, it is recommended to immediately visit a phlebologist and undergo all the necessary examinations.
In some cases, this phenomenon occurs against the background of varicose veins due to the harmful effects of sunlight. Such spots do not require special treatment and go away on their own after some time. However, this is not always the case; in some cases, such defects may indicate serious changes and dysfunctions of organs in the body. In particular, dark spots on the skin of the legs can appear due to hormonal imbalance or problems with certain internal organs.
In such cases, it is impossible to get rid of skin defects on your own, since it is first necessary to cure the disease that provokes the appearance of spots on the legs.
The most dangerous are dark spots on the legs with varicose veins, accompanied by itching, swelling, peeling, pain or other unpleasant sensations. They may indicate the development of such a dangerous disease as vascular atherosclerosis. This is an extremely insidious disease that poses an immediate danger to human life. If the necessary measures are not taken in time, the consequences can be dire, even death.
Trophic disorders in tissues are no less dangerous; at an early stage they also appear as dark, most often brown spots. In such cases, you should immediately consult a doctor for help. If you let the disease take its course, sooner or later trophic ulcers will form in place of the dark spots.
Almost always, with varicose veins, the appearance of dark spots on the legs does not bode well and indicates that the condition of the vascular system has deteriorated significantly and the tissues are beginning to die.
In most cases, it is extremely rare to completely get rid of dark spots on the legs, but in any case, to do this, you first need to eliminate the cause - trophic disorders, hormonal imbalance or vascular atherosclerosis. No creams will bring any effect in this particular case, since the problem lies in poor blood circulation in the lower extremities, it must be restored, then the regenerative processes will resume and the tissues will begin to renew themselves. Therefore, the basis of the treatment course is drugs that restore normal blood circulation in the legs and improve nutrition in the tissues. If spots appear after sunbathing, as a rule, no specific treatment is required.
Also, modern medicine offers a number of ways to eliminate dark spots from varicose veins - treatment with light or nitrogen. However, it should immediately be noted that these are mostly cosmetic procedures rather than therapeutic ones, since they do not eliminate the main cause of dark spots.
Before you decide to treat with nitrogen or light, it is recommended to consult with your doctor; perhaps a specialist will suggest alternative medication methods for treating this unpleasant visual defect.
Most WHO experts, together with cardiologists, recognized that varicose veins are a dangerous disease in which the legs suffer first, and then the heart. Varicose veins, as such, do not pose a mortal threat to humans, but complications (thrombophlebitis, trophic ulcer) caused by this disease can be fatal.
Almost all people who have developed varicose veins know about it. Everyone tries to help themselves somehow, but few people immediately turn to a doctor for help. They all try various ointments, gels, creams, start treatment on the advice of friends, pharmacists, and also on advice from commercials.
Unfortunately, for the majority, this disease does not go away, but only worsens, moving into the chronic phase, and in addition to the external defect in the form of ugly protruding veins, other complaints begin to appear.
Quite often, patients with varicose veins complain of the appearance of spots on their legs. At first, these spots do not manifest themselves in any way and do not bother the patient, but as the disease progresses, the situation changes for the worse and the skin begins to turn red, itch very much, after which it thickens and fluid begins to seep through it - this is the initial stage of a trophic ulcer. So what to do, and what is the reason for all this? The reason lies in protruding veins, namely in the advanced phase of varicose veins.
The progression of the disease can be judged by the protruding veins in the legs. It is by appearance that an experienced specialist can tell that the patient has developed valvular insufficiency.
To confirm this, an ultrasound examination can be performed, since thanks to it it is possible to accurately select the treatment method.
If the veins are already very tortuous and protrude above the skin, then surgical intervention will most likely be necessary. It is at this stage that surgical intervention will give good results, and the rehabilitation period will be almost unnoticeable.
This is the next sign of a developing disease. At first, swelling occurs only at the end of the working day or after prolonged walking or sitting. It usually goes away overnight. But every day the patient’s condition worsens, and in addition to swelling, the patient observes the appearance of spots.
Hyperpigmentation of the skin occurs during the development of the fourth stage of the disease and the reason for this, first of all, is an advanced disease. Incorrect and untimely treatment can lead to the disease causing thrombosis of deep and superficial veins.
The vascular tissues will thus receive less oxygen, which will ultimately lead to the appearance of blue spots on the legs.
But this is not the only reason, since varicose spots can appear as a result of:
With all these conditions, swelling of the legs increases, which provokes skin irritation.
The fact is that varicose veins spots do not appear immediately, but after a certain period of time. Because they are formed due to stagnation of blood, and for this it is necessary that the veins become dilated and some of the blood remains in them.
Among the main symptoms that can be attributed to the initial stage of the disease are:
If these primary symptoms are not eliminated in time, others will appear:
Typically, varicose spots are localized on the shins and ankles, since this is where the skin is much thinner.
Red spots occur when the vascular wall is greatly weakened and bursts under pressure exerted by a person. That is why such spots very often appear in overweight people, during pregnancy, and also as a result of trophic changes in the skin due to varicose veins.
Red spots can pose a threat to a person’s life, since they provoke the occurrence of subcutaneous hematomas that cannot resolve on their own.
If spots of this kind become large-scale, then surgical intervention followed by rehabilitation is necessary (lose weight, normalize metabolism, wear compression garments, take vitamins and minerals, engage in physical therapy).
Also, red manifestations on the legs may indicate the appearance of superficial thrombophlebitis
Superficial and deep thrombophlebitis
Brown spots usually occur as a result of improper or untimely treatment of red spots. They pose a great threat, appear in the ankle area, and can provoke varicose dermatitis and form scars. At the same time, the skin begins to itch very much, becomes dry and dense to the touch.
Blue spots appear at the deep stage of varicose veins. The skin acquires this color due to insufficient oxygen supply to the blood in the lower extremities. However, such manifestations of varicose veins are also very dangerous, since dark spots on the legs can provoke anemia. In addition, dark spots indicate that the disease has become chronic with a trophic complication of soft tissues.
First of all, it must be remembered that therapy for varicose spots will only be effective if the underlying disease is treated.
In order to completely return the skin to its normal color, it is necessary to establish blood circulation in the blood vessels. That is, get rid of varicose veins. As long as you have such veins, it is impossible to get rid of the spots since the cause of their appearance is venous stagnation. Therefore, we recommend that you read the article: How varicose veins are treated without surgery
Therefore, treatment and diagnosis of the disease should be under the supervision of a surgeon and dermatologist. Only by treating varicose veins can you get rid of spots on your legs.
Treatment of the disease should take place in several stages:
Compliance with all recommendations of conservative treatment. This method includes:
If all conservative treatment methods have failed, then surgical intervention is necessary. Using this method, you can solve many problems that are inaccessible to traditional treatment methods.
If after long-term treatment varicose veins recede, but spots remain, you should consult a dermatologist. Today, the most effective and safest method for removing spots on the legs is a medical laser.
The procedure does not last long, on average from 5 to 15 minutes. In addition, it is absolutely painless, harmless and quite comfortable for the patient. To completely remove stains, you need to complete a course of five sessions.
Man is an upright creature. The legs are the furthest part of the body from the heart, so it is difficult for blood to return because it has to overcome gravity. If at some point a failure occurs in this mechanism, it often manifests itself in the form of spots on the skin of the legs. This is not a cosmetic flaw, but a serious medical problem.
Skin is a barrier organ. On the one hand, it is the first to take on all the blows of the outside world, and on the other hand, it signals problems that have arisen in the body by violating its structure, color and elasticity.
Changes in skin tone can have different localization, color, shape and size. Usually the spots do not protrude above the surface of the skin, but its structure may change, and the areas where the natural shade has changed may peel and itch.
The spots can appear on any part of the body and have a white, reddish, yellow, brown or grayish-blue tint. If the stain did not appear as a result of a mosquito bite or an accidental bruise, but has firmly “settled” on the skin and is causing concern, then treating it with a herbal decoction or disinfectant will bring only temporary relief.
The reasons for the appearance of spots on the legs can be both external and internal, somatic; both harmless and indicating the occurrence of health problems.
Spots that appear after unsuccessful hair removal or wearing tight shoes will go away without much effort in a week, but spots caused by phlebological problems will require long-term treatment.
Spots may appear:
Spots on the legs are divided into 2 groups: vascular and pigmented. They arise due to certain changes in the body.
Such spots are called vascular and are divided into 3 subcategories:
This can be either an ordinary bruise or a serious phlebological problem.
Vascular spots appear more often in women. Estrogen is to blame for this, as it negatively affects the tone of the vascular wall.
A special risk group consists of those people whose profession is associated with a large static load on the legs (hairdressers, teachers, office workers) and pregnant women whose hormonal levels change and at the same time there is increased physical stress on the vessels, the bed of which expands and the venous valves no longer can completely block it.
Warning symptoms that indicate a problem with the vessels of the legs are fatigue, swelling, a burning sensation in the legs, muscle spasms, the appearance of the first spots and tortuous irregularities on the skin, repeating the outlines of the veins.
An increase or decrease in pigmentation of certain areas of the skin is:
Separately, it is necessary to say about rashes in children. It occurs either as a result of an allergic reaction of the body, or as an external manifestation of a childhood infection - rubella, measles, scarlet fever.
In the case of spots on the legs, color is an indicator of a particular pathology:
If red spots appear on the legs or in the groin, spider veins, unevenness on the skin and painful sensations due to a swollen vein - run to the phlebologist.
The body signaled that I have problems and it’s time to seek medical help.
The fact is that varicose veins are one of the biggest tricksters among diseases: a person experiences pain only at the initial stage of the disease, then they subside and only disfiguring swollen veins and unsightly red spots remain.
Having survived a painful attack, a person often calms down and does not seek medical help. Varicose veins, meanwhile, become a chronic condition and not only do not retreat, but are preparing to deal a serious blow to health in the form of complications:
Special therapy prescribed by the doctor can slow down the progress of the disease and help avoid complications. Doctors often prescribe complex treatment, which includes not only medication, but also surgical treatment.
The newest treatment method is called sclerotherapy. This is not an operation in the usual sense of the word, but it gives a good effect.
To perform it, the patient does not have to go to the hospital. The essence of the method is that a special medicine is injected into the affected area with a syringe, blocking it and removing it from the general blood supply. There is a short-term slight burning sensation at the injection site, which soon passes quickly. After some time, the patient is allowed to stand up and if everything is fine, then they are sent home.
Often, vascular lesions have low sensitivity to drugs. They need to be removed. Modern technologies make it possible to perform this operation using a laser, i.e. in the most gentle way possible for the patient. This intervention is short-term, almost painless, but a final solution to the problem usually requires 5-6 sessions.
If the spots cause itching, then to relieve discomfort you can use special ointments, honey, propolis or decoctions of herbs that have a calming effect.
Hirudotherapy can provide a good auxiliary effect, since the saliva of leeches contains active substances that can relieve swelling, reduce pain and improve blood circulation.
Treatment of varicose veins will not bring relief if you do not perform therapeutic exercises, normalize your diet, daily routine, and do not wear special compression tights that help keep the veins in the correct condition.
Varicose veins are a disease that is difficult to completely get rid of. Even after radical surgical removal of the affected areas, this pathology will tend to manifest itself in another area. The only way not to get sick or avoid relapse is prevention:
Healthy feet cannot have spots. Smoothness and uniformity of the skin of the legs, its even color is a sign of good health and self-confidence.