Diagnosis

In order to find the cause of red spots on the abdomen, a detailed anamnesis is required first. In a conversation, the doctor will ask when the rash appeared and whether it is accompanied by itching or not. Further information about taking medication or known allergies as well as the last food taken can help to find the cause of the rash.

After taking the medical history, the doctor will take a closer look at the rash during a physical examination. If it appears as purulent pustules, it may be an indication of an infectious disease and he can narrow down the causes. In addition to laboratory tests, swabs are also taken from the rash.

Furthermore, classic allergy tests such as the prick test can be performed, which also serve to clarify the reasons. The examination is especially important if the suspicion of an autoimmune disease is to be clarified. Correspondingly elevated parameters such as cells of the immune system can provide evidence of an autoimmune disease.

Red spots on the stomach with itching

The red spot on the belly can show up differently: In addition to the unsightly cosmetic problem, the rash often also causes an unpleasant itching. The itching is called pruritus in medical terminology. If the cause of the rash is not known and the allergen as the trigger cannot be removed directly, the itching of the skin can last for up to days.

For many patients it is particularly difficult to resist the stimulus to scratch. Scratching brings a short-term improvement but can also aggravate the itching afterwards and also increase the red spots on the abdomen. Scratching can also cause open skin wounds.

These scratch marks increase the risk of bacteria penetrating the small wounds and also inflame the skin. This should be avoided at all costs, since inflammation means additional stress for the already weakened body. Relaxation exercises and the application of cold can help against itching.

Cortisone-containing and cooling ointments or creams alleviate the complaints and help to fight itching.Furthermore, medication can be prescribed against itching. They come from the group of antihistamines such as cetirizine. Also a light therapy can create remedy.

If there is an underlying disease that causes a rash and itching of the skin, it makes sense to treat the actual disease to eliminate the cause. In addition, symptom-relieving medication can then be taken at the same time. Which measures help against itching depends on the strength of the rash on the one hand and on the other hand on the disease.

The sooner the cause is known, the sooner the affected person will get rid of the itching. For this reason, if the rash has been around for a long time and the cause is unknown, it should be clarified by a doctor or, in the best case, a skin specialist. This specialist can prescribe the appropriate therapy or, if there is a suspicion of another underlying disease, refer the patient to another specialist.

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