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Red spots on the skin that do not itch

The presence of red spots on the skin can be a signal of the development of internal pathologies. They often manifest themselves through changes in the epidermis.

Red or pink spots are a sign of many diseases, both quite harmless and quite serious. The main thing is to distinguish one from the other in time.

Classification of red spots

Red or pink spots that may appear on the skin are grouped as follows:

Vascular. They arise due to negative transformations occurring in the blood vessels.

Pigmented. Their presence is associated with increased pigmentation or a lack of melanin in the body.

Causes of red spots

Often, red spots appear as a reaction to an irritant, virus or infection. Possible reasons are:

1. Allergy . Its appearance is provoked by:

chemicals. Contact with them causes an allergic reaction, which manifests itself quite quickly in the form of red spots. An irritant can be any substance that is in constant use: from decorative cosmetics to household detergents and cleaners.

Red spots also occur under the influence of physical factors such as sunlight, wind or cold;

food or medicines . Their irritating effect leads to the appearance of urticaria , a disease in which pale pink blisters appear on the skin. The most typical allergens are exotic (and not only) fruits and berries, chocolate, eggs. The list of medications that can lead to the manifestation of urticaria includes antibiotics, gamma globulins, and serums. The disease may be a manifestation of some other disease, and not just an independent allergic reaction.

2. Infectious diseases are another cause of red spots. With such diseases, skin rashes are accompanied by an increase in temperature, intoxication syndrome, and catarrhal manifestations. Red spots are multiple and have a characteristic location. The most common diseases in which the skin becomes covered with them are:

viral diseases: measles and chickenpox, scarlet fever and meningitis; occasionally the presence of red spots is the first sign of typhoid fever;

• pyoderma. The disease develops through the introduction of pyogenic cocci into the epidermis. It occurs on healthy skin or is a complication of other diseases. The development of pyoderma can be provoked by minor injuries (cuts, scratches, bites), skin contamination, hypothermia or overheating. Disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system, metabolic failures, and pathologies of internal organs predispose to the disease.

The disease manifests itself with many symptoms, including red spots. They may peel, but not itch. The spots are painful to the touch;

Ringworm is an infectious disease of a fungal nature. Its manifestations are pronounced: the skin is covered with large red round spots. Each of them is surrounded by small bubbles. In the center of the spots, the skin is more intensely colored;

pityriasis rosea (Giber's disease) is an infectious-allergic disease.

In spring or autumn, pink spots of significant size - 4-5 cm - may appear on the body. Their contours are clearly defined and may rise slightly. The spots flake, but do not itch. The person feels slightly unwell, muscle pain and lethargy. The cause of pityriasis rosea is herpes types 6 and 7, although this has not been precisely established.

There are other fungal diseases that cause the appearance of red and pink spots.

3. Dermatological diseases are a common cause of their occurrence. The most common ones are:

psoriasis is a non-infectious disease. It occurs in a chronic form. Red and excessively dry spots called papules form on the skin. They rise slightly above the surface and merge with each other. The spots become covered with a flaky crust and cause discomfort. It has been established that the immune system plays a decisive role in the development of the disease;

eczema is a non-contagious disease. It is an inflammatory disease of the skin, occurring in acute and chronic forms. The body is covered with a variety of rashes in the form of red spots. They are flaky and itchy. Eczema appears under the influence of external factors (thermal, mechanical, chemical) and internal (pathologies of the kidneys and liver, diseases of the nervous and endocrine systems). There are several types of disease, differing in etiology, nature of skin manifestations and localization;

Rosacea , or rosacea, is a chronic facial skin disease. It is characterized by redness and dilation of superficial small vessels. Stars and red spots appear on the cheeks, nose and forehead. As a rule, the disease is hereditary. It first manifests itself in adolescence. But you can get rosacea even in adulthood if you indulge in strong drinks, consume a lot of spices and visit the sauna, bathhouse or solarium too often.

There are other dermatological diseases that are distinguished by the appearance of pink and red spots on the skin. Only a doctor can carry out a correct and complete diagnosis of ailments.

Red spots do not itch or flake: reasons

The appearance of similar red and pink spots is possible with the development of:

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) . A typical manifestation of this autoimmune disease is a red rash on the cheeks and bridge of the nose, shaped like a butterfly (and wolf's whiskers).

Vegetative-vascular dystonia (VSD) . This disease weakens the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for the smooth functioning of internal organs and blood vessels. During times of emotional overload and severe stress, the skin on the arms, chest and face becomes covered with red or bright pink spots. This occurs due to local expansion of the smallest capillaries due to impaired tone of the nervous system. The spots gradually disappear when the person calms down.

Red spots on the skin occur due to a lack or excess of a certain type of vitamins in the body, an unbalanced diet, and pathologies of internal organs.

If you find red spots on your body, you don’t need to look for iodine, brilliant green or hydrogen peroxide to cover them up. This is unlikely to help. You should make an appointment with a doctor, even if the spots do not itch or flake.

It is possible that the problem is minor. The doctor quickly diagnoses the disease and prescribes treatment.

When the cause of the symptoms needs to be looked for, a comprehensive examination is prescribed, including:

blood test (general and detailed);

scraping to examine pieces of skin under a microscope to rule out fungal infection;

test for total IgE (determination of allergens);

coprogram - stool analysis.

After comparing the results, the correct therapy is prescribed.

Methods for eliminating red spots

Red spots often appear due to allergies. In this case, it is necessary to identify the irritant and eliminate its impact. Antihistamines will help eliminate the influence of allergens.

In the presence of serious dermatological and autoimmune problems, drug treatment, special ointments with cortisone and physical therapy are prescribed.

If the cause of the spots is infection, you cannot do without the use of antiviral drugs or antibiotics.

To reduce spots that appear due to psoriasis, a grease-based ointment is used. The treatment uses drugs containing zinc and vitamins D. If the spots have spread to the scalp, you need to use shampoo with tar. It is possible that you will have to resort to the help of hormonal drugs.

To eliminate spots that appear against the background of VSD, sedatives (valerian, motherwort) and vitamin complexes are prescribed. It will not hurt to use methods that help normalize vascular tone: walking, moderate physical activity, contrast showers, proper rest and sleep.

If you notice symptoms of pityriasis rosea, there is no need to worry. Most often, the disease does not require drug treatment. It usually goes away on its own and leaves no marks on the skin.

If the spots are not a symptom of a complex dermatological disease, you can resort to folk remedies. You should prepare a decoction of oak bark or birch leaves. It is added to water when taking baths.

To make the treatment as effective as possible, it doesn’t hurt to:

wash all household premises using weak solutions of detergents with chlorine. Cleaning concerns not only the floors, but also all work surfaces in the kitchen and furniture;

wash bed linen and underwear and iron them on all sides;

monitor your diet. It needs to be balanced as much as possible and avoid fatty, high-calorie foods;

forget about the existence of cigarettes and alcoholic beverages.

These simple measures can be a good help in treating red spots.

When red or pink rashes appear on the skin, you should consult a doctor. Often, a spot that appears harmless at first glance can signal the development of a serious illness. Self-medication in many cases only worsens the situation and leads to the spread of the process.