Itchy body in different places. Causes: red, pink spots, blisters, rash like mosquito bites, itchy body after a shower an adult for no apparent reason. Photos with explanations

Strong does not pass long time itchy skin causes discomfort and pain. This negatively affects the nervous system, mood, and if the itch is accompanied by a rash, lost aesthetic appearance.

There are several reasons that lead to the fact that the body is scratched in different places. Often, to identify the original source of the problem, you need a special laboratory and instrumental examination.

types of itching

According to the classification of origin mechanism, identify several types of itch:

1. Pruritotseptivny. It occurs on the skin prone to dryness, inflammation, or cover the damaged surface.
2. Psychogenic. It occurs against a background of depression, depressed state, the constant nervous tension.
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3. Neuropathic. Accompanied by a disorder of the nervous system.
4. Neurogenic. It is a symptom of the pathologies that do not affect the central nervous system.

Itching is divided into 2 types based on the localization of lesions:

1. Local (universal). Intense itching occurs in a specific location.
2. Total (common). Itching spreads throughout the body. Often, itching is not accompanied by redness, rashes and other visible manifestations.

And the universal and common types of itching can be permanent or temporary in nature and range from mild to intense.

If the itching is accompanied by the appearance of lesions, their location on the body is a typical indication that the disease form.

Localization rash

Localization may be indicative of the disease as:

1. Rashes on the face are bright signs that diseases such as atopic dermatitis, demodicosis, eczema, lupus erythematosus, drug reaction, psoriasis.
2. If the rash covers the arms, it is a sign characteristic: dermatitis, allergies, secondary syphilis, lichen, mycosis, scabies.
3. Rash, struck the lower limbs, bright indication accompanying the following diseases: contact dermatitis, infectious endokardid, scabies, viral infections, athlete's foot.
4. The appearance of the rash on the trunk and groin area is considered to be one of the symptoms: scarlet fever, measles, rubella, shingles, chickenpox.

Rash from the sun

Itchy rash on the skin appear because of the long stay in the sun. Thus it is particularly strong in areas exposed to the greatest sun exposure. It is a characteristic feature of photodermatitis, or allergies to the sun's rays.

The disease is quite common: according to statistics, 3 out of 10 human suffering photodermatitis. A severe form of the disease is accompanied by swelling and watery blisters.

Postpartum rash

After birth, a woman's body and its immune system is weakened. Against the background of this feature on the face, stomach, chest, hips mothers appear rashes that itch. As a rule, these are signs of urticaria, or hormonal changes. Rash and itching - these are the main symptoms that signal the occurrence of skin disease.

cutaneous pathology

Kinds of diseases:

1. scabies causing microorganism called scabies. The disease is infectious, it is intolerable itching symptom and distinguishing lesions as papules and vesicles. Scattered nature of the rash or the drain. The localization in the areas of the hands, armpits, genitals. When running stage eruptions are exposed buttocks, elbows, stomach, folds under the breasts in women. The defining feature of this disease is the appearance of skin lesions in places bright gray strips, measuring 2-3 cm in length. This so-called itch moves, which is doing the female mite in the upper layer of the skin. They are slightly raised above the skin and have a discontinuity. The reason for the eruption - the body is allergic to mites waste product.
   
2. Contact dermatitis It occurs when the skin is in contact with substances that cause an irritant effect. For contact dermatitis characteristic appearance of pimples and bubbles which settle at the points of contact with an irritant. In rare cases the rash spread to private areas of the body.
3. pyoderma - an infectious disease that causes the totality of bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa). The impetus for the development of this disease is a weak immune system, nervous tension, a bad environment, increased sweating. The main places of localization of the rash are the sweat glands in the armpits, the hair follicles on the face, groin area and labia in women. The rash looks like in pyoderma festering blisters. Lopnuv, they turn into a crust. The whole process is accompanied by itching and scaling.
4. Itchy body in different places (Causes of this symptom may be different, including this characteristic of eczema) - chronic disease of the upper layer of the skin, visible symptom is polymorphic rash of small bubbles and plaques. With disease progression plaques covered microcracks bubbles burst, releasing the cloudy gray-green purulent fluid. The main places of localization of the rash are: hands, feet, face, neck and ears. The rash is accompanied by severe itching. The disease develops on the background of chronic fatigue, nervous stress.
   
5. Psoriasis - is a chronic dermatologic disorder which is accompanied by papulose-scaly rash on the skin called "plaques". Localization of lesions depends on the type of psoriasis, mainly exposed to defeat the scalp, elbows, knees, feet, hands, less often in skin folds.

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Zoster - is a contagious dermatological skin disease caused by viral or fungal infections. Dermatologists distinguish a large number of species of lichen.

The most common forms of the disease:

1. shearing appearance is accompanied by well-defined patches covered with white flakes, and severe itching. When the disease started form there is the appearance of vesicles and purulent yellow plaque. During the course of infection occurs defeat the scalp, causing the breaking of the hair shaft and, as a consequence, loss of hair.
2. red flat Shingles is characterized by the proliferation of skin spots characteristic bright pink color with a shiny, rarely scaly, surface. In this case rashes appear all over the body and strong itching. If left untreated the disease at an early stage, the spots connected to each other. In the advanced form of the rash affects the reproductive organs and mucous membranes.
3. pink zoster It manifests itself in the form of large spots of red and pink. The disease is accompanied by itching, spread throughout the body.
4. Shingles accompanied by a characteristic rash in the form of small watery vesicles, united into larger groups. Usually, a rash appears on the intercostal spaces. Disease peculiar to severe itching, which is distributed throughout the body, increasing in the evening.
5. chromophytosis It causes the appearance of flat, round pink spots. The disease is not accompanied by itching and other discomfort. Gradually the spots becomes more they merge together to form larger lesions fate.
   
6. weeping shingles accompanied by swelling and redness of the affected areas of skin. After some time, the skin there are small watery blisters that are very itchy. In the advanced stage, the bubbles burst, forming a yellow crust, which are covered with cracks. Bubbles appear all over the body.

mycoses

Fungal infection is also accompanied by the appearance of an itchy rash that apply depending on the type of the infection.

For example:

1. rubrofitii - is characterized by the formation of large red spots all over his body with clearly defined boundaries, which appear on the surface of inflamed blisters filled with liquid and mukovidnoe peeling.
2. trihofitia accompanied by the appearance of spots rounded, bright red in color, surrounded by inflamed rollers. The skin lesion at the site covered with flakes and small nodules. The infection affects the scalp, face, hands, rarely the skin of the body.
3. Seborrheic dermatitis It characterized by a strong peeling of affected areas, which are covered by hemorrhagic crusts. The disease is complemented by intense itching. In the advanced stage there is festering in the foci of infection. The main places of localization of fungal infection are as follows: eyebrows, scalp, mustache, facial skin, skin folds behind the ears, the area of ​​the ear canal in the ears.

   

4. Candidiasis skin characterized by redness of the affected skin and the appearance of a small portion of the water bubbles. At a late stage of the affected area becomes bright red spot on the bubbles appear bright areas expressed erosion. The spots have clear boundaries, which covers the dead horny layer of the skin.

allergic rash

In 80% of cases, allergy causes rashes on different parts of the body.

The type and location of the lesions depends on the type of allergy:

1. Hives accompanied by the appearance of small, smooth blisters that have a pale pink color. The disease is accompanied by itching sensations. The rash affects any area of ​​the body.
2. Atopic dermatitis accompanied by the appearance of red spots, which vary in size. Combing appear weeping sores that subsequently covered with a crust. Major eruptions location area: temples, cheeks, bends the elbows and kneecaps.
3. Scratched body in different places (the reason may be neurodermatitis) And there are small red bumps that are spread throughout the body. In the form of neurodermatitis running pimples turn into nodules that coalesce. So produce large lesions, the skin that become a bright crimson color. Skin lesions in areas heavily shelled, covered with cracks, the whole body begins to itch in different places.

Rash like mosquito bites

The appearance of skin rash, similar in shape and appearance with mosquito bites, is a symptom that accompanies allergies.

Provoke allergic reactions such factors as:

• foods containing allergens in the composition;
• chemical substances;
• cosmetics poor quality;
• antibiotics;
• molds;
• plants (poplar pollen);
• animals.

Rash with intestinal infection

Allergy is accompanied by the appearance of small, swollen blisters, and severe itching. The rash disappears immediately after removal of the allergen. Harmful bacteria and microorganisms can cause the appearance of a rash on the body, not only outside, but also attack internal organs. Breeding ground for pathogenic infection is the intestine.

Hitting the body, the bacteria contribute to weakening of the immune system, which is reflected on the skin in the form of a characteristic rash. Externally, the rash of small red spots and dots that may appear anywhere on the body in intestinal infections, rash resembles scarlet fever and measles.

The causes of infectious nature

One of the most common causes of skin rash is infectious diseases:

1. Scarlet fever is accompanied by a rash in the form of numerous, small blisters bright red color, which cover the legs, arms, torso. The skin becomes rough to the touch, and the structure remains as to the continuation of the week after the rash has disappeared.
2. Measles rash is characterized by a pale-pink smooth spots. Localization rash - the side of the neck, the folds of the skin behind the ears. Then, the rash covers the area under the hair on the head and cheeks. Within 24 hours, a rash covering the entire neck, arms, chest. Spots take the form of papules that merge with each other.
3. The rash of rubella is manifested in the form of a fine pink rash on the face that quickly covers the arms, chest, back. Flat pale pink spots gradually lighten and merge with each other. The rash goes away within 4-5 days.
4. Itchy body in different places (the causes of this symptom very diverse) - one option is chicken pox, for which characterized by the formation of red spots rounded, rising above the surface of the skin, turning into pimples after a few hours. As well as vesicles and pustules that can leave behind scars. After opadaniya watery bubbles formed crust.
   
5. Roseola is accompanied by the appearance of small pale pink spots and blisters. Spots differ different shape and sharp edges. They never merge with each other, despite the fact that are located close to each other. The rash does not cause itching, and does not flake.

insects

The bites of some species of insects are able to leave on the human body specific tracks.

They not only visually noticeable, but may be accompanied by severe itching:

1. Blister mosquito bite itches and swells. As a rule, mosquito bites are localized on the open areas of the body. They pass by themselves within a few days, if not to disturb a blister scratching.
2. The bite of midges red, burning and itching. A characteristic feature of the bite of midges is severe swelling and appearance of small blisters at the bite site.
3. Next bitten by wasps, bees, bumble bees and hornets differs whitened skin in the center of the bite, strong swelling and redness around. It is also accompanied by severe pain and burning.
4. Bites of bed bugs appear as small red spots all over his body, which become swollen and begin to itch after 24 hours.
5. Rash from the bites of the lice linen identical bites of bed bugs.
6. Places flea bites are covered with small red swelling, which strongly itch. A distinctive feature is the localization of the bites, mostly ankles, knees, abdomen, calves, armpits.

Itching without rash. Causes

Not in all cases accompanied by itchy skin rash. However, the discomfort from this does not become less.

In addition, skin itching without rash is a symptom of many diseases:

1. seasonal itching. At various times of the year can cause skin itching different factors. Winter itchy skin occurs on the background of the skin hypothermia or from dry indoor air from heaters. Spring affects shortage in the body of vitamins and minerals. Summer causes itchy skin lack of vitamin E, photodermatosis and sunburn. In autumn affects the lack of light.
2. senile pruritus - the feeling of a weak itch that appears in various parts of the body. It occurs in older people. It explains the discomfort of age-related changes in the skin's structure. The localization of this type of itch - is back and chest. However, itching can spread throughout the body. Senile pruritus occurs also in humans quickly lose large amounts of weight loss. In this case, the remaining folds of excess skin on the abdomen, arms and legs covered with stretch marks (striae), which can be very itchy. Rash when this process is also not observed.
   
3. Psychoneurosis accompanied by itching, propagating along the surface of the skin of the body. The main reason for becoming a strong stress, fatigue, depression.
4. Itchy body in different places (the causes of itching are often serious diseases) - one of the reasons diabetes. Unpleasant itching sensations associated with elevated blood glucose levels. Localization itching in diabetes - the perineum, limbs, joints.
5. Anemia often accompanied by itching in the area of ​​the pelvis, genitals, heart area.
6. The presence of helminth parasites in the body. Localized itching in the anus at an advanced stage for the entire body. This is due to the multiplication of the parasite in man and their penetration into the abdominal organs.
7. climacteric accompanied by itching, which is localized in the chest and neck.
8. Itchy body in different places (the reasons may be lurking in the external factors) because of the clothes made of synthetics. This factor causes severe itching of the skin in the back, chest, upper and lower extremities. The fabric of synthetic not breathing, does not absorb sweat and moisture, therefore preet skin that causes pruritus.
9. Poor-quality facility for washing clothes can cause itching of the skin, especially if there are components in the composition of the powder, which may be allergic.
10. Itching after showering It can be caused by several factors:

• hard water due to the high content of chlorine and other impurities tightens and overdry the skin, which later is scratched;
• substandard facilities for showering and bathing desiccate the skin or cause an allergic reaction.

Do not leave without attention to itchy skin. If itchy body in different places, the reason for this can be a serious disease. To get rid of the symptoms cause discomfort, it is necessary to identify the root cause. Make it could only be a doctor.

When the local pruritus is necessary to seek medical help the therapist, while generally to dermatologists. After initial diagnosis, if necessary to direct the patient profile expert.

Author of the article: Anna Mars

Registration of the article: Lozinski Oleg

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