Erythema Telangiectatic Congenital Persistent

Erythema (ery-te-ma) telangi-ecta-ti-che-skaya congenital resistant (or ery-the-ma te-le-an-gy-ec-ta-ticum con-gen-i-tum du- ti-num) is a rare disease that manifests itself in the form of persistent redness of the skin and blood vessels. It is characterized by the presence of telangiectasia (small dilated vessels) on the skin, which become visible after the skin turns red and causes discomfort in patients.

Unlike other types of erythema, this skin lesion does not go away on its own and requires long-term treatment. This is due to the fact that the disease is caused by genetic disorders, and therefore is a birth defect.

Very often girls under the age of 20 get sick, especially after childbirth or other hormonal changes. There is also evidence that the disease is associated with ultraviolet rays, so people with this disease should avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.

Erythema telangiecticus congenita (ETC) is a condition characterized by the appearance of a marked red or pink rash on the child's face and body. The distinctive feature of this disease is that it does not go away over time and is not accompanied by other symptoms such as fever or pain.

ETV is an inherited disease. Most often it is inherited from one of the parents. It usually appears in children between 6 months and 2 years of age. However, in some children the disease may appear later: in adolescence or even in adulthood.

The main cause of the development of this disease is considered to be a violation of the development of blood vessels in the skin as a result of genetic mutations. The formation of small blood vessels and their dilation causes red spots to appear on the skin. This condition is called telangiectasia. This is a harmless symptom, characteristic only of ETV, and is not a disease in the usual sense of the word.

Manifestations of ETV can be different. Your baby's skin may be deep pink or red. Peeling, itching and increased sensitivity to external irritants may also appear. Sometimes blisters may form on the skin, which may then burst and leave behind bleeding wounds. But most often the child develops red spots.