Small red spots on the legs after swimming may be contact dermatitis, herpes simplex, cold urticaria, etc., need to be treated according to different causes, commonly used methods of general treatment, medication and so on.
1. contact dermatitis: swimming pool water usually contains disinfectant, skin contact can appear contact dermatitis, appearing on the legs of small red spots especially itchy. You can use glucocorticoids for anti-inflammatory treatment, commonly used drugs such as mometasone furoate ointment. If secondary infection, you can also use mupirocin and other antibiotic treatment.
2. Herpes simplex: Herpes simplex may be induced after swimming and getting cold, resulting in a red, itchy skin rash on the legs. It is mostly treated with antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir, vasiclovir, famciclovir, etc.
3. Cold urticaria: After contact with cold water in swimming pools, patients may suffer from cold urticaria, which may appear as red spots on the legs with itching. Antihistamines such as loratadine and cetirizine can be used to relieve the itching. And do a good job of keeping the body warm.
Small red dots on the legs after swimming may also be due to other reasons, it is recommended to go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment by a professional doctor. All of the above medications should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, and should not be used on their own.