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Stains on the body can have different origins. In the case of long-lasting changes, discoloration and other symptoms such as pruritus, consult a general practitioner or dermatologist. Stains on the body may be the result of an allergy, but they are also a harbinger of serious diseases. What spots on the body should worry us?
The stains on the body can be of different sizes, colors and intensities. The appearance of a stain or discoloration depends on the factor that caused the change. In any case, however, it is important to consult a specialist.
Stains on the body – types
The stains on the body are of different types. In dermatology, to talk about a stain on the body, an exanthema should meet several important conditions. First of all, the palm trees on the body must be clearly demarcated from the skin, should be on the same level as the skin, and should not be palpable. From the skin, the spots on the body should differ only in color.
Body stains can appear anywhere on the body, the nature of which does not depend on age or gender. Any eruption that stays on the body for a long time requires specialist consultation. The first thing you need to do is sign up for a GP, as a referral to a dermatologist is now required. The visit should not be delayed due to the fact that the stains on the body may suggest a cancerous condition or other serious systemic disease. Untreated stains on the body can lead to permanent health problems. The contract visit today via the halodoctor.pl portal.
What types of spots can there be on the body? For pathophysiological reasons, the following can be distinguished:
- petechiae, i.e. changes that occurred as a result of extravasation of blood from capillaries
- telangiectasias that arise as a result of the permanent widening of the diameter of the vessels
- very frequent erythema, its basis should be sought in the developing inflammation
- flat hemangiomas
- plaque spots appear on the skin as a result of the accumulation of materials that are not metabolized and are not absorbed into the skin
- pigment spots appear as a result of too much dye accumulation in one place, they can be, for example, freckles, birthmarks or vitiligo
Do your symptoms require medical consultation? Check it out for yourself in a short medical interview.
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Stains on the body – causes
Stains on the body can have many causes. The most common changes include:
- Coffee and milk-colored stains on the body can appear on virtually any part of the body. If such spots are single, they do not have a pathological basis, but larger groups may result from, for example, tuberous sclerosis.
- The so-called Becker nevus very often appears on the shoulder, in the upper back, has an irregular border with the surrounding skin, sometimes it is covered with hair. In most cases, it is a congenital eruption. These kinds of spots on the body don’t need treatment.
- Drug rashes are the result of the patient taking medications. These types of changes may be an allergic reaction, and usually disappear when the drug is discontinued.
- Small lentil spots, brown spots on the body. They most often appear on the border of the skin with mucous membranes. They can be the result of staying in the sun for too long, and they are also part of genetic diseases.
- Vitiligo is stains on the body that are clearly different in color. These are areas that are devoid of the natural pigment, i.e. melanin.
- Chloasma are brown, symmetrical spots on the face that may be hormonal, appear during pregnancy, with hormone therapy.
People struggling with spots on the skin can use an auxiliary treatment with sea buckthorn birch liner for atopy, which unifies the color and accelerates the healing of inflammatory changes.
Any changes on the child’s skin should also be consulted quickly with a pediatric dermatologist. You can arrange a private visit at Arkmedic medical facilities.