Lived from the cold

Livedo, or otherwise white epidermal hyperplasia, occurs more often in the face and upper extremities, especially in women. This is a disease in which the skin fibers become rigid and then are forced out of the subcutaneous layer and form a kind of blue mesh. The skin takes on a pinkish tint, but after a few months the network of small vessels disappears, leaving reddish spots. In another way they are called livido a frigoria. Such spots may go away on their own before or after age 70. In most cases, they become noticeable 2 years after the onset of vascular pathology.

Causes of occurrence. One of the reasons for the appearance of pink spots may be the pathological effect of cold on the skin and stress. Weather factors can aggravate symptoms. Some factors alleviate the symptoms of the disease. In some people, cryoglobulinemia and genetic predisposition may also be risk factors. However, if a person is faced with many of these factors at the same time. In this case, other factors must act as a catalyst. For example, in 50% of patients the disease manifests itself during adolescence.

Symptoms Redness on the skin sometimes turns into a dark red and purple color, which can no longer disappear on its own; this sign is the reason for seeking help from specialists. In addition, patients may also be bothered by red spots on the chest, arms and legs, which remain noticeable for a long time. This disease usually does not cause significant harm to the body, in order to help the patient it is important to identify these manifestations and ways to cope with the symptoms before the problem becomes more noticeable. It is important to remember here that the spots are clearly visible in the cold season and when the patient has gray hair. Often this disease complicates the process of growing up; it is difficult for people to join a new team or start new relationships. In a word, this factor can become a significant drawback.