Skin rashes with pustules on different parts of the body

The arm is a body part that is often affected by rashes. Especially the inner side of the forearm is sensitive to various skin changes. On the one hand, these can be contact allergies caused by touching a certain substance on the forearm.

But also fungal infections and chronic skin diseases settle on the arm. Fungal infections look for moist skin areas, often in pits or wrinkles, for example in the crook of the arm. Viral diseases, such as ringworm, can also cause a rash that extends down to the arms.

If the rash on the arm becomes too severe and itches unpleasantly, a doctor must be consulted. A rash often manifests itself on the legs. This can be caused by infectious diseases, allergic reactions or insect bites.

Insect bites are often found on the legs, especially during the summer season. Some people also react allergic to the poison of the insects. Strong skin rashes with pustules can occur.

Furthermore, a contact allergy or contact irritation can also be the cause. In summer months, when wearing short pants, the leg comes into contact with considerably more substances that can cause irritation. In the case of skin rashes on the leg, the presence of a vascular disease must be ruled out, which can also cause red spots and be painful.

Vascular inflammation or venous weakness (venous insufficiency) can occur especially on the leg, which at first glance may look like a skin rash. If the condition does not improve within a few days, it is advisable to consult a doctor. The back is a part of the body where large skin rashes rarely occur.

Especially allergic reactions to food or creams, sprays and ointments can appear on the trunk, chest and back. In addition, infectious childhood diseases cause rashes that also affect the back. Those affected complain of painful rashes and itching on the back, especially at night.

Normally, a rash with pustules spreads slowly and steadily over the different areas of the body. A rash that affects the entire body is typical of infectious childhood diseases such as measles or rubella. If it is present in adults, childhood diseases can also be the cause.

Most people are vaccinated against the majority of childhood diseases or are immune because they experienced the disease in childhood. The probability of suffering from the diseases in adulthood is rather low. However, allergic reactions, other infectious diseases and chronic skin diseases such as neurodermatitis can also affect the entire body.

Since a rash on the entire body is very unpleasant, it requires a quick diagnosis and treatment by a doctor. The treatment depends on the cause of the skin change. With chronic diseases the healing process can be very long.

For many people, the symptoms of chronic skin diseases disappear in adulthood. As our face is one of the few parts of the body that is permanently exposed to the outside world, it is more stressed than other parts of the skin. Due to heavy sweat production, the use of cosmetics and exposure to the environment and sunlight, skin irritation is more common on the face than on other parts of the body.

Small pimples and so-called “heat rashes” can occur in warm seasons. Allergens in the ambient air first hit the face and can trigger contact allergies there. In addition to skin rashes caused by allergic reactions, the face is also affected by rashes with pustules, especially in the case of infectious diseases.Treatment should be carried out quickly, as the rash can cause severe itching and sometimes pain.