Red spots on the legs of an adult and a child

Human skin is an organ that protects the body from outside from pathogens, temperature changes, corrosive substances and other irritating factors. One of the signals that there are some problems with the body is the red spots on the legs. In an adult, they are most often associated with such diseases:

• Allergic reactions - occur after exposure to a certain allergen. It can be food, cosmetics, medicines, clothes and much more. Often, redness accompanied by itching, and in some cases, and peeling of the affected tissue. The condition is normalized after removal of the allergen.
• Fungal lesions - mycoses are manifested pathological symptoms on the feet and shins. The rash is scaly, it itches and is covered with small cracks.
• Psoriasis - changes are located on the knee joints. They are rough and cause severe itching. The main feature of this pathology is that the spots periodically appear and disappear.
• Pink lichen is another fungal disease, but it is not contagious. Occurs in adults with a weakened immune system. On the legs are formed red, flaking defects with slight itching.
• Eczema - cutaneous pathology with acute course. On the body, rough papules and blisters are formed. Most of the rashes in the areas of contact of the body with clothing, for example, in the armpits, between the legs.
• Atopic dermatitis - scaly rashes, a little above the healthy tissues and have a vague outline.
• Varicosity - occurs against the background of a violation of the normal movement of blood through the veins. At the initial stage, they manifest hyperpigmentation and eruptions.
• Erysipelas - appears due to streptococcal infection. The changes have a pronounced red bezel, body temperature is elevated, there is general weakness and sweating.

• Syphilis - on the legs and other parts of the body are formed multiple hyperemic areas. There are no other complaints about changes in health.

Treatment begins with the diagnosis and confirmation of the cause of the disorder. So, for example, if the problem is associated with a fungal infection, then antifungal agents and general restorative therapy are prescribed.

Red spots on the legs of a child

Various red spots on the legs of the child most often occur for the following reasons:

• Rubella is a red mark not only on the legs, but also on other parts of the body. The body temperature is increased, the rash is very itchy.

• Allergic reaction - can manifest itself on cosmetics for body care, a new powder for washing clothes, after biting insects, because of sudden temperature changes. In some cases it is accompanied by itching, flaking, the appearance of blisters with liquid contents.
• Enterovirus infection - the changes have a clear red outline and itch greatly. Can appear not only on the legs, but also on other parts of the body. Often accompanied by fever, bubbles on the mucous membranes, attacks of nausea and vomiting, coughing, and loose stools.
• Measles - initially defects are formed on the face, and then on the legs, merging with each other. The child has fever, runny nose, eyelid edema, increased tearing.

• Meningococcal infection is a serious illness that can lead to death. It begins with a short runny nose, after which on the legs and buttocks appear abnormal skin reactions. Against this background, the body temperature rises. Gradually the rash spreads to other areas of the body.
• Scarlet fever is caused by the same bacterial pathogen as angina. Tissue changes appear on day 2-3 of the disease, are formed on the legs, in the groin, on the cheeks and at the sides.
• Lishay - a speck of different shapes, can peel and itch. The disease most often occurs due to contact with infected animals.

In addition to the above reasons, rashes on the legs of a child can be associated with wearing uncomfortable clothes or shoes, disrupting the digestive system, pancreas, liver or kidneys.

Red spots on the legs in pregnant women

During pregnancy, many women face various dermatological problems, which are most often manifested on the limbs, face and stomach. Red spots on the legs of pregnant women have not only an unappealing appearance, but can also cause painful sensations. The appearance of rash in most cases is associated with hormonal changes in the body. Most often, skin changes appear in the third trimester of pregnancy, less often in the early stages.

Consider the main causes of dermatological disorders in pregnant women:

• Allergic reactions - many women during pregnancy begin to suffer from allergies. This is due to the fact that in the period of expectation of the baby, the mother organism becomes very sensitive to any irritants. It can cause anything from food to animals or household chemicals. In some cases, the appearance of skin changes are accompanied by itching and flaking.
• Sweating is usually manifested in the summer. Red rashes occur not only on the legs, but also on the abdomen, chest, hands. The disorder is accompanied by severe itching. This phenomenon is associated with increased sweating, wearing of hot, synthetic or tight clothing, non-compliance with hygiene.
• Infectious diseases - during pregnancy, the body is weakened, so it does not resist various infections. It can be measles, rubella, chicken pox and other pathologies.
• Disturbances in the work of internal organs - in some cases, rashes on the legs are associated with problems of the functioning of the internal organs due to increased loads. Most often, it is a malfunction in the liver and gallbladder.

At the first symptoms of skin changes, you should visit a doctor and get a diagnosis. Based on the results of the research, the doctor will choose the most optimal and sparing treatment plan.

Red spots on the legs after childbirth

With a problem like red spots on your legs after giving birth, many women are facing. In most cases, an unpleasant condition is associated with recent hormonal changes, that is, it indicates a skin avitaminosis.

Skin is the largest human organ, therefore it is very sensitive to deficiency of vitamins and microelements. This is manifested by various eruptions, increased dryness, flaking, itching. For the treatment of vitamin deficiency is shown the rational nutrition and intake of vitamin preparations. This will restore the epidermis and improve the performance of all organs, which could be disturbed during pregnancy.

In addition to beriberi, skin disorders after pregnancy can indicate fungal lesions, vasculitis, the development of diabetes, varicose veins. Also, do not exclude allergic reactions to used cosmetics and household chemicals, food or wearing tight shoes.

Red spots on the legs of an elderly person

Our skin is constantly renewed, new cells form in the lower skin layer and gradually replace the upper epidermis. As the body ages, this process slows down, the elasticity of the skin decreases, it begins to sag, wrinkles and other age-related changes appear.

Red spots on the legs of an elderly person, it's not uncommon. Most often they are associated with such causes:

• Starch purpura - in the elderly, the epidermis is thinned and easily destroyed. Because of this, any bruises, and sometimes squeezing of the tissues, lead to the destruction of blood vessels and the appearance of red spots. Recovery is extremely slow.
• Xerosis (asteatous eczema) is eczema from dehydration. On the feet and other parts of the body dry, inflamed and scaly areas are formed.
• Infectious and parasitic lesions - very often in elderly patients diagnosed with scabies and ringworm.
• Pigment changes - the appearance of such spots are called senile freckles. They are formed due to damage to the skin by aggressive ultraviolet radiation. If left untreated, they can be covered with painful crusts
• Non-cancerous skin lesions - seborrheic keratosis, cherry angioma (Campbell de Morgan syndrome), sebaceous hyperplasia.
• Cancerous skin lesions are most often detected by basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. These pathologies occur because of prolonged exposure to solar radiation.
• Stagnant dermatitis - in some elderly patients due to circulatory disorders in the vessels of the lower limbs, that is, on the legs around the ankles, a red rash appears. This pathology requires treatment, since it can go to ulcers.
• Allergic reactions - most often these are reactions to medications. In addition to eruptions on the body, itchy blisters with liquid contents can form. For treatment, a drug should be identified that provokes changes and stops taking it.

In the elderly, the body requires special care and attention. To reduce the risk of various rashes, you should regularly use moisturizing creams and lotions, avoid frequent intake of hot bath, use only mild soap, and consult a dermatologist in time to detect any changes.