July 5, 2020
Dry patches on the skin are a common dermatological symptom that can indicate either a temporary failure and disruption of the barrier functions of the epidermis, or a skin disease. It all depends on the size of the spots, the clarity of their boundaries, as well as the duration of their presence on the skin.
The causes of dryness can be divided into two large groups:
- nonspecific - allergic reactions to household chemicals, laundry soap, cosmetic products, dehydration due to cold and wind;
- specific - then the spots become a manifestation of dermatological diseases.
Sometimes a person himself may notice that dry spots appear on his skin after a certain event occurs, for example, after washing clothes by hand. Then the reason is obvious and easy to eliminate. But if dry spots on the skin do not go away, they itch, or flake, you should consult a doctor.
Dry patches with scales
Pink, raised, dry patches on the body and head may indicate psoriasis. With this dermatological pathology, raised plaques appear on the skin of a person - psoriatic papules. They protrude above the surface of the skin, cause intense itching and flake, and tend to spread and coalesce.
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease in which rashes are most often localized on the elbows, head, knees and groin. Dry pink spots covered with white scales are foci of chronic inflammation. Under the influence of internal autoimmune processes, epidermal cells divide several times faster than necessary. As a result, small flakes of dying skin cells are constantly separated.
Fungal infection on the back
Fungus on the back is a skin pathology characterized by high prevalence in the modern world. Significantly worsens the patient’s quality of life and requires long-term treatment.
White spots on the back indicate pityriasis versicolor. The causative agent is yeast-like fungi. Spots can occur when the immune system fails, as a result of which the usual inhabitants of the skin begin to become active and multiply.
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Characteristic signs of fungal infection:
- Pigment spots on the back of different colors and sizes. They can also be localized on the shoulders, chest, and scalp.
- The spots are most often round.
- Itching is rare.
- Peeling of the affected areas.
- The spots remain on the body for a long time, and then disappear spontaneously.
In some cases, spots begin to actively grow, which indicates the progression of the disease. In the absence of therapeutic treatment, a large area of the skin is affected.
It is worth knowing: a fungal infection negatively affects melanocytes, as a result of which the production of melanin, which gives the skin its natural shade, stops in some areas of the epithelial tissue.
The dominant symptom of pityriasis versicolor is spots. At first they are slightly pink (as in the photo), then gradually change their color and become brown. After a certain period of time they turn into bleached pigments.
They are most noticeable after going to the beach or solarium. Over time, the lesion begins to grow, its features become more pronounced and bright. In some cases, the spots merge, resulting in a larger affected area.
Treatment for fungal infection on the back
The doctor will tell you how to treat the disease. Therapy should be comprehensive, combining various therapeutic measures aimed at destroying the pathogen. For correct prescriptions, it is recommended to undergo a thorough examination, find out the type of fungus, its quantity, and other nuances that allow you to prescribe the most adequate treatment.
Fungal therapy includes the following drugs:
- Localized antifungal drugs;
- Antihistamines, vitamins, immunostimulants (drugs that help restore normal functionality of the immune system);
- Physiotherapeutic procedures;
- Glucocorticosteroids.
If the patient is diagnosed with a severe form of the disease, then Fluconazole and Itraconazole are prescribed. The action of drugs with keratolytic properties is focused on the rejection of the upper layer of the epidermis, as a result of which topical drugs penetrate to a deeper level and act more efficiently and effectively.
Treatment always takes a long time; it is necessary to undergo laboratory control. Only by destroying pathogenic microorganisms can you permanently get rid of cosmetic defects in the form of spots on your back.
Atopic dermatitis and its differences from psoriasis
Atopic dermatitis may also cause dry patches to appear on the body. And as with psoriasis, they cause itching. Due to the increased sensitivity of the skin to environmental factors, the mechanisms of its self-regulation are disrupted, including the barrier function. That is, the trigger for atopic dermatitis is an allergy, but the tendency to such a skin reaction is genetically determined.
Most often, atopic dermatitis occurs in children. The disease has a chronic course, when exacerbations are replaced by periods of remission. Here are the typical signs of atopic dermatitis:
- dry skin;
- peeling and redness of the eyelids;
- dry flesh-colored plaques on the trunk and extensor areas of the body;
- cracks.
It is difficult for a person without medical education to distinguish psoriasis from atopic dermatitis, but a doctor can easily make a differential diagnosis. There are several differences that may speak in favor of one or another pathology. Atopic dermatitis most often affects children, psoriasis can debut in adulthood. Psoriatic plaques are raised above the skin, and scales can be seen. Dry spots in atopic dermatitis are flat. It is also important to consider the typical location.
Useful links: State Center of Urology in Moscow - Clinic of Urology named after R. M. Fronshtein of the First Moscow State Medical University named after I.M. Sechenov
Pressing on Skin Leaves White Spots
Dear girls, help me out! I'm 31 weeks and it's been such crap lately! :010: When you press on the leg, there are no indentations that indicate swelling, but just white spots! :001: After 5 seconds, the white spot disappears, and this place again acquires a flesh-colored, slightly pinkish tint. This didn't happen before. It started a couple of weeks ago. There is pathological weight gain. Truly pathological!
WHAT CAN THIS INDICATE?
P.S. There are many similar topics here, but we are talking everywhere about ordinary swelling. But mine seems to be hidden. Or no swelling at all :009: So don’t throw tomatoes at creating a clone theme :)) This is not so
