The rash as a symptom of infectious diseases

Small protruding above the skin nodules, surrounded by red spot with a diameter of up to one centimeter - so looks like a rash in measles. In this disease, the rash occurs in stages: first on the face and neck, then on the trunk, arms and thighs, on the third day - in the legs and feet. Rash accompanied by high fever, cough, runny nose, often - conjunctivitis. Over time, the rashes fade, in their place begins peeling skin.

When rubella Roseola   rash has the form of spots irregularly shaped pink. At first, the rash appears on the face, then quickly spread to the whole body except for the hands and feet. Usually the rash is not accompanied by high fever and serious deterioration of health.

Chickenpox is characterized by rash with severe itching. First, the skin appear pink spots that grow quickly on the spot spots there are small bubbles which may dry out or opening, creating sores. Against the background of already arisen bubbles may appear in the new rash. The rash appears not only on the skin, but also in the mucus, which gives the patient a lot of pain. Before varicella rash treated with the usual brilliant green, but now there are many more effective drugs, leaving no traces on the body.

The rash of scarlet fever is difficult to confuse with other types of lesions: bright pink spots small abundantly cover the face and body, but never located in the nasolabial triangle. Chance of precipitation are localized in the groin, on the sides of the body and on the inner surfaces of the elbows and knees. The skin becomes rough. The rash of scarlet fever is usually accompanied by itching and eventually pass completely.

The rash may sometimes accompany such a dangerous disease like meningitis. The purple-red subcutaneous nerelefnaya rash that disappears when pressed against the skin of clear glass - an alarming symptom. In such a situation is unacceptable self, you should immediately call an ambulance.

With this disease, like roseola, rash usually appears on the fourth or fifth day, behind the ears and then spreads to the whole body. Eruptions pink, not protruding above the surface of the skin and are usually quite scarce.

Red blotchy rash encircling the body and limbs may be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. In this disease, the rash is often accompanied by pain in the heart and inflammation of the joints.

Rash with scabies

Scabies - a highly contagious and very unpleasant parasitic disease, which is caused by mites. It is believed that the scabies - a disease of the marginalized, but catch this disease can virtually anyone, for example, by shaking hands.

Typically, localized rash between the fingers, wrists, elbows, armpits, in the groin, in the chest, buttocks and feet. Rash has papulovezikulezny character combing formed crusts may appear pustular elements and bubbles. A characteristic feature of scabies are mangy moves - line off-white under the skin.

Currently there are many drugs to treat scabies. Treatment should be carried out at night, when the itch mites are especially active.

Acne

Acne results from the clogging of sebaceous glands. This kind of rash is a separate disease that is particularly common in adolescents during the hormonal changes. Hormonal imbalance leads to increased production of sebum and to a change in its composition. If the rash is not treated, the memory of them in the form of unsightly scars may remain for a lifetime.

To treat this disease better than complex: great importance is hygiene, the use of retinoids and anti-inflammatory drugs. Effective in most cases turns out to hormone therapy. In any event, treatment should be administered dermatologist.

Treatment of scars

The appearance of skin rash is always a signal of some problems in the body. However, if the rash does not cause any inconvenience and is not accompanied by other symptoms, most people are not in a hurry to see a doctor. In the case of rash of allergic origin is often enough to stop contact with the allergen to the skin condition improved significantly. In addition, the aid will come various antihistamines. If the allergen alone could not be detected, get help from doctors: modern analysis makes it easy to identify the causes of allergic rashes.

Redness of the skin and small red itchy rash in the folds of the skin in children and adults may be a manifestation of the disease as prickly heat. It is unpleasant, but not dangerous phenomenon. Enough not to neglect hygiene and use special creams or powders that such a rash disappeared.

Quite different things with rash infectious or parasitic origin. In such cases, need expert help. If the rash is accompanied by severe itching, fever, catarrhal symptoms and other changes in health, it is better not to experiment with self-medicate and seek medical advice. It is necessary to identify the disease, which was the cause of the rash. The doctor prescribe treatment of the underlying disease - without such treatment to deal with rashes can be simply useless.

Maria Bykov

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