The skin is permeated with a huge number of capillaries. Under the influence of various factors, they expand, filling with blood, which manifests itself in the form of redness (hyperemia). This condition, skin erythema, can be physiological, arising reflexively or due to rubbing, massage, exposure to ultraviolet radiation, but its pathological forms also occur.
Causes and symptoms of erythema skin of extremities and face
There are a lot of factors provoking the disease in question. Among them the most common are:
- infections (viral, fungal, bacterial);
- dermatitis;
- circulatory disorders;
- burns;
- allergic reactions;
- Crohn's disease ;
- pathology of connective tissue;
- ulcerative colitis;
- pregnancy;
- taking certain medications;
- neurogenic and hormonal disorders;
- exposure to ionizing radiation;
- diseases of the hematopoiesis system.
There are also known cases of skin erythema in thyroid and pancreatic cancer, adrenal glands. Redness in this case is formed as a result of acute disorders of hormone production.
Symptomatology of pathology is different and corresponds to the form of erythema, the reasons for its development. Main features:
- increase in temperature to high marks (39-40 degrees);
- headache;
- bright red rashes on the skin of a different nature;
- weakness;
- disturbance of night sleep;
- sometimes - a sore throat, joints.
Some types of disease (exudative, nodular) are accompanied by the formation of inflammatory elements under the upper layer of the epidermis, which eventually burst, leaving deep ulceration.
A separate form of pathology is toxic skin erythema. It occurs only in newborn babies. This type of disease does not require special therapy, usually it passes independently for 24-72 hours.
Treatment of erythema skin
Cope with the described disease can only be through an integrated approach:
1. Compliance with hypoallergenic diet. It is necessary to exclude from the menu:
- alcohol;
- citrus fruits;
- fatty, spicy food;
- chocolate.
2. Taking medication:
- adaptogens;
- corticosteroids ;
- antibiotics;
- antiviral;
- angioprotectors;
- disaggregants;
- antihistamines;
- drugs to strengthen the vascular wall;
- vitamins and trace elements.
3. Gymnastics. It is useful to perform exercises that normalize blood circulation.
4. Application of local medicines. Recommended applications with Dimexide and occlusive dressings with butadion ointment.
5. A healthy lifestyle. Avoiding exacerbations of erythema can be by giving up smoking and other bad habits.