Itchy red spots on the skin

Skin problems are stumbling blocks for many people who pursue beauty, but nowadays many people are prone to skin problems due to physical stress, environmental problems, dietary problems and other reasons. Sometimes small red spots will appear on the skin and it will become itchy. When this happens, the first thing to consider is whether it is an allergy. Children may also develop small red spots when exposed to heat. Some people will develop small red rashes after fumigation. In traditional Chinese medicine, this is a good phenomenon. So what are the small red spots on the skin doing?

Folliculitis

1. Cause: Folliculitis is an inflammation caused by Staphylococcus aureus infecting the hair follicles. People with poor immunity and those who don’t like to take a bath are prone to infection, which can lead to chronic or acute inflammation of the hair follicles, with small red spots and itching.

Improvement methods:

1. The prevention and treatment of folliculitis mainly focuses on paying attention to skin cleanliness and preventing trauma.

2. Thigh folliculitis is mostly caused by friction between pants and leg hair follicles. Do not wear pants that are too tight or too hard.

3. Pay attention to eating less alcohol and sour, spicy and other irritating foods. People with recurrent attacks should eat less greasy food, eat more vegetables and fruits, and increase vitamins.

4. The principles of local treatment are sterilization, anti-inflammation and drying. Mild patients can use external anti-inflammatory drugs, sulfur solution, etc., while more serious patients can take oral medications.

02. Allergic reaction

Cause: Slight changes in the external environment may cause skin allergies. Allergens include: skin care products, dandruff, dust, chemical fiber products, pollen, etc.

Improvement methods:

1. Find the allergen as soon as possible to avoid recurrence.

2. Pay attention to nutritional balance and eat more fish, soy products, fresh vegetables and fruits to improve your resistance.

3. Use your hands to massage your skin to speed up blood circulation. If you want quick relief, you can also apply an ice pack to the affected area.

4. Avoid mental stress, anxiety, irritability, excessive fatigue, staying up late, and lack of rest.

03

Leg eczema

Cause: Due to the high temperature and humidity in the environment, excessive sweating is not easy to evaporate, and the sweat soaks the stratum corneum of the epidermis, causing the sweat gland duct opening to narrow or become blocked, causing eczema.

Improvement methods:

1. Don’t scratch with your hands. You can apply some anti-itching cream or take Chinese medicine treatment.

2. Pay attention to adjusting your diet, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and avoid eating items that are prone to allergies, such as alcohol and seafood and shellfish.

3. Ice compress can relieve the itching and redness of the skin caused by eczema, and play an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic role.

4. Patients with dermatitis can take a bath in warm water, but should avoid overly hot or overly cold water. Taking a bath with warm water is not the same as applying hot compress, and the time should not be too long.

5. Try to reduce adverse external stimuli, such as scratching, external soap, hot water washing, etc.

6. Clothes should be loose, light and soft, and avoid wearing wool or nylon fabrics.

04

Viral skin diseases

Cause: Viral skin diseases are caused by viral infections, and the resulting small red spots on the legs will swell and become hard after scratching.

Improvement methods:

Apply Daktarin or see a doctor.

05

Hereditary oily skin

Cause: The sebaceous glands on the legs secrete vigorously, and the oil cannot be discharged from the body through the pores in time, causing the skin on the legs to be irritated and allergic, resulting in itchy red bumps.

Improvement methods:

1. Use skin medicine such as Dermatitis.

2. Hydrates and moisturizes, tightens pores.

3. Be careful not to stay up late or drink alcohol.