Itchy red dots on the legs in winter can be caused by physiological factors, but can also be caused by pathological reasons, such as: folliculitis, atopic dermatitis.
1. Physiological factors: the air is usually dry in winter, when the bath is too frequent, it will lead to a decrease in sebum on the legs, the barrier function of the skin is reduced, susceptible to external stimuli, which will make the legs appear small red dots and itchy. It is recommended that the bath should not be too frequent and the water temperature should not be too high.
2. Folliculitis: usually caused by bacterial infections, early clinical manifestations of red pimples, if the legs of bacterial infections are prone to occur, there will be itching and mild pain.
3. Allergic dermatitis: it can appear on the legs, causing itching, red bumps on the legs, and also accompanied by tingling. It is recommended that patients follow the doctor’s instructions to combine antihistamines to symptomatic anti-itch treatment, such as loratadine.
When red dots and itchy legs may have other causes, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital in a timely manner, after a clear diagnosis of the symptomatic treatment, do not blindly deal with their own.