Red dots on the body: the causes of appearance, treatment

On the human skin are often located formations of various shapes and sizes. In most cases, these are all known birthmarks, which everyone can easily "identify". However, in addition to these brownish little spots, it is often possible to notice other birthmarks - red. What do these red dots on the body mean? What are the causes of their appearance and how to treat them? In our today's topic, we will get answers to these and other important questions.

Red dots on the body like moles - what is it?

In medical terminology, this phenomenon has a special name - angioma. This benign formation, which is the result of disruption of the blood vessels or lymphatic system of the body. As a rule, consists of woven together small vessels, which is clearly visible in a visual inspection. If you press on the angioma with your finger and then release it, then for a couple of seconds the dot changes its color - turns pale and turns red again.

In what part of the skin can angiomas appear? Practically on any. And the appearance of red dots is most often found in children, at the initial stage of the formation of the circulatory system. If the angioma appeared at an older age, then, most likely, because of prolonged exposure to the sun.

Note! Red points on the body are not a cause for particular concern, since they often arise and disappear completely "independently." However, with a rapid increase in the size and change in the shape of the angioma, you should always contact the doctor.

Causes of red moles

The presence of red formation in a child at birth can be explained by infections that the woman suffered during pregnancy (chronic illnesses, pyelonephritis, viral ARI). In this case, red birthmarks up to 1 cm in diameter usually disappear before the baby reaches 7 years of age.

If the red dots on the body, as in the photo, appeared in adulthood, then it indicates the diseases of the stomach, intestine, liver or pancreas. As an option - hormonal failure in the body, problems with the organs of the circulatory system or simply the result of abuse of the solarium. In any case, the exact cause of the appearance of red dots can only be established by a dermatologist who will conduct a thorough examination and then prescribe the appropriate treatment.

Classification of red dots (angiomas)

• Capillary - angioma in the form of separate reddish or maroon spots located on the face or trunk.
• Cavernous - two or more blood vessels connected in the cavity. It is placed immediately under the skin and very often on the face. It can also occur in the liver, spleen or uterus.
• Branched - swollen formation, filled with blood. If you press on the formation of a finger, then the outflow of blood will occur, and with the retraction of the hand - rapid filling.

Treatment of red dots on the skin

As you know, the treatment of any disease begins with a diagnosis. So, if you have certain anxious symptoms (increased angioma size, discoloration), consult a dermatologist or surgeon. If necessary, it is possible to send the patient for additional examination to other specialized specialists - gastroenterologist, neuropathologist, endocrinologist.

If an examination of the red spots on the body is carried out by the child, the child surgeon may decide to leave it as it is until the baby reaches 5 to 7 years of age. The main condition for such a delay is the small size of the mole and its location on the parts of the body that are not exposed to constant contact with clothing.

Attention! Under the influence of some external factors (injuring clothes or decorations, ultraviolet rays), these benign formations tend to turn into a malignant form. Accidental damage to a thin layer of the epidermis of the red mole often leads to severe bleeding, and subsequently - to its proliferation.

The method of treating red points on the body depends on the type and location of the neoplasms. The disposal procedure can be performed using:

• X-ray radiation. After a certain number of sessions, the birthmark acquires a lighter shade, decreases in size, and eventually disappears completely.
• Surgical intervention. This method is used to remove small red dots. Possible consequences of surgical excision are scars and scars on the skin.
• Cauterization. If the mole is located above the surface of the epithelium, then it can be removed by burning with carbon dioxide.
• Chemical vascular sclerosing. This modern method is suitable for removing large capillary formations (hemangiomas). During the procedure, the introduction of special drugs in the mole itself and in the areas of the skin around. There is a blockage of blood vessels, which leads to "cutting off" the supply of the birthmark from the common circulatory system to complete removal.
• Cauterization by coagulation. The procedure can be carried out in different ways: by means of light, infrared radiation, radio waves, electric current. The advantage of such cauterization is the absence of postoperative scars and scars, which is especially important when removing large red moles.

To brighten red points on the body, you can also use traditional medicine. True, the use of folk methods is not recommended in the presence of large moles, which tend to increase.

And if everything is in order, here are some simple but effective recipes:

• Lubricate the mole for the night with castor oil, which will lead to a reduction in education. For the same purpose we use antiviral ointment (acyclovir), juice of onions, honey or juice of raw potatoes.
• Compress from the crushed dandelion root. Instead of dandelion, you can use fresh herb milk, a mixture of grated apple and honey.

When red dots appear, in any case, you should consult a doctor, rather than self-medicate. Be healthy!