Don’t take it seriously! Inconspicuous little red spots on the skin hide "big health problems"

The skin is the largest organ of the human body and the first line of defense on the human body's surface.

However, some little red dots are very careless. They may be early warning signs of disease!

Spider nevus

As the name suggests, spider nevus looks like a spider. If you press the red area with your hand, the color will fade, but when the pressure disappears and the capillaries become congested again, it will turn red again.

The formation of spider nevi is caused by the increase of estrogen in the body. Common reasons include liver disease leading to reduced estrogen metabolism, such as viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, drug-induced liver injury, liver cancer, etc.; It can also occur in women during pregnancy, and in some children it can also occur under normal circumstances.

Spider nevus in healthy people does not require too much intervention. Some spider nevus will gradually disappear after the hormone levels are stabilized again. Spider nevus that cannot disappear can also be eliminated through photoelectric treatment. However, it is worth noting that because spider nevi are closely related to changes in estrogen levels, special attention should be paid to men or older women who have spider nevi, as this may be a sign of liver disease.

Health Reminder:

Patients with liver disease should be especially careful! If a large number of spider nevus appear on the skin surface in a short period of time, or if the spider nevus phenomenon becomes significantly worse, please go to the hospital as soon as possible for liver function and liver disease-related examinations.

Vascular nevus

Vascular nevus, also known as cherry hemangioma, is another common cause of small red spots on the skin. Vascular nevus is mostly higher than the skin surface and is caused by the proliferation and continuous expansion of capillaries or arterioles on the skin surface. It will fade after being pressed and may rupture, bleed or even become infected. The number of red moles increases with age, just like "age spots". Most people will have them at a certain age, and it is a normal physiological phenomenon.

These people are more likely to develop vascular nevus:

Due to genetic factors, if your parents are prone to developing vascular nevus, you are more likely to develop it; the whiter the person, the more likely it is to develop vascular nevus.

The normal metabolism and aging of the skin, the expansion of blood vessels and the proliferation of endothelial cells form "hemangioma"-like masses.

Skin is dry and damaged by ultraviolet rays, so you should pay more attention to skin moisturizing and sun protection, and apply moisturizing cream frequently.

Health Reminder:

Do not rub it hard or pick it. Pay attention to it every day and try to avoid this area when bathing.

Vascular nevus has no impact on physical health, and generally does not appear on the face, and has little impact on appearance. Therefore, it is generally not recommended to deal with it. If you find it unsightly, you can also go to a dermatologist for laser removal.

Bleeding spots (purpura)

Small red spots like bleeding spots appear on the surface of the skin. The small red spots are not higher than the skin surface and will not fade if pressed. They are not itchy or painful. , then this situation is often related to abnormalities in the body's coagulation mechanism, which is generally caused by capillary rupture, which is medically called "purpura".

Purpura is the most common clinical manifestation of hemorrhagic diseases. Once purpura is found, it indicates the following possibilities:

Henoch-Schonlein purpura red spots

Common purpura includes Henoch-Schonlein purpura is more likely to occur in children and adolescents, but adults should be careful about kidney damage and regularly review urine routine, urine protein and other tests.

Leukemia petechiae

In a more extreme case, the appearance of such small red spots may also be a manifestation of leukemia bleeding. Leukemia is a malignant tumor of the hematopoietic system, which inhibits the body's hematopoietic function and causes small red spots on the skin when platelets are reduced.

Health Reminder:

If bleeding spots on the skin surface are common or even increase, it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible for testing of coagulation-related indicators. If you have recently taken drugs that change the coagulation environment, such as aspirin, you should also discuss with your doctor to see whether you need to stop taking the drug.

Allergy

This is a very common skin disease, especially in spring and summer when there is more pollen.

Among them, urticaria is a problem that many people have encountered. Urticaria itself is a disease that causes changes in blood vessel permeability. When an attack occurs, not only will wheals (commonly known as pimples) appear on the surface of the skin, but they will also be accompanied by redness.

Health reminder:

This kind of red envelopes of different sizes will disappear quickly as the allergic reaction subsides. In this case, just carry out anti-allergy treatment or stay away from allergies It can be gradually relieved.

Eczema

Eczema is a type of dermatitis that is accompanied by itching, scaling, and skin barrier damage. In the case of skin barrier damage, redness, red spots, erythema, etc. may appear on the skin surface.

Eczema is not a disease, but a large class of skin manifestations based on genetic background, induced by various skin diseases, and through inflammatory reactions and skin barrier damage. It is a common skin disease that causes eczema. There are: ichthyosis, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, fungal infection, etc. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, it is a kind of phlegm-dampness, which is closely related to our spleen and stomach.

Long-term scratching after getting eczema will damage the barrier function and make the skin prone to dryness. At the same time, when the skin becomes dry, various microorganisms and bacteria are more likely to invade, which can induce eczema, forming a vicious cycle.

Health reminder:

Eczema needs to be relieved by using drugs under the guidance of a dermatologist, such as using 0 hormone Qishenlian Eczema Cream first, and then combined with hormone ointment in severe cases , at the same time, you should also pay attention to repairing the skin barrier and reducing the trouble of redness or red bleeding spots.

Insect bite dermatitis

This refers to an inflammatory skin disease caused by insect bites on human skin.

Insect bite dermatitis is a rash that occurs after the bites or venom of insects such as mites, mosquitoes, midges, bedbugs, fleas, and bees. Travel, environmental changes, changing clothes and bedding, or being exposed to an environment with a lot of mosquitoes may trigger it, and it tends to occur on exposed parts of the skin.

If the accommodation environment is relatively inaccessible to sunlight, or is relatively humid, or there is no habit of cleaning bedding regularly, over time, dust mites may breed in the bedding.

Irritation from dust mites may lead to dermatitis, an itching accompanied by red spots on the skin surface.

In addition, if there are ants and other insect pests in your home, you may also be bitten on the skin, causing stinging or itching, and red dots.

Health Reminder:

Pay attention to a clean environment, ventilate and dehumidify, and clean bedding regularly, especially quilts and sheets.

Avoid scratching the small red spots that have appeared, and perform anti-itching treatment: Mild patients can use 0-hormone Qishenlian eczema ointment externally to effectively relieve itching; in severe cases, glucocorticoid ointment can be used orally. Antihistamines.

In some special cases, the inconspicuous little red dots on the surface of the skin may be the red light our body gives us!

If unexplained bleeding spots suddenly appear on your skin, regardless of the number, it is best to go to the hospital to consult a dermatologist.