Warm Skin: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Warm Skin

Thrombophlebitis

Spider vein doctors in Chicago frequently recommend applying a warm, wet compress to the affected area to moisturize the skin and relieve pain. [yourveinexpert.com]

warm skin more visible surface veins dull ache, tightness, tenderness or pain in the leg (these symptoms may only occur while walking or standing) The symptoms of deep vein [surgery.med.miami.edu]

Thrombophlebitis can have other signs and symptoms: pain or sensitivity in the leg swelling in the leg redness or discolouration of the skin of the leg skin that is warm to [groupeproxim.ca]

Deep Vein Thrombosis

The technician spreads warm gel on your skin and then rubs a wand over the area where he thinks the clot could be. [webmd.com]

You may notice redness or warm skin at the affected part. [diabetes.co.uk]

skin on your leg Red or discolored skin on your leg Veins that are swollen, red, hard, or tender to the touch you can see Call 911 or go to an emergency room right away if [webmd.com]

Sepsis

The most prominent are: Decreased urine output Fast heart rate Fever Hypothermia (very low body temperature) Shaking Chills Warm skin or a skin rash Confusion or delirium [my.clevelandclinic.org]

[…] rash or mottled skin Warm skin A person with sepsis will be admitted to a hospital, usually in the intensive care unit (ICU). [medlineplus.gov]

[…] general, symptoms of sepsis can include: Chills Confusion or delirium Fever or low body temperature ( hypothermia ) Lightheadedness due to low blood pressure Rapid heartbeat Skin [medlineplus.gov]

Hereditary Protein C Deficiency

Warning signs of DVT include: pain, swelling and tenderness in your leg (usually in your calf) a heavy ache in the affected area warm skin in the area of the clot red skin [nhs.uk]

[…] color Warm to the touch If a piece of a DVT breaks off and travels to the lung, it can cause a lung clot. [stoptheclot.org]

Thrombosis or DVT you will notice: Pain or tenderness in your arm or leg – often described as a cramp or Charley horse – with one or more of the following: Swelling Red or purple skin [stoptheclot.org]

Hereditary Antithrombin Deficiency

Know the symptoms of blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis = DVT: Swelling, usually in one leg; Leg pain or tenderness; Reddish or bluish skin discoloration; Leg warm [stoptheclot.org]

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

CASE A nine-year-old girl presented the initial symptoms of FOP with tender and painful masses on the anterior abdominal wall accompanied by warm overlying skin and erythema [scielo.br]

Intertrigo

Everybody has areas where their skin folds over on itself. When skin is warm and sweaty, the conditions are perfect for intertrigo, the common skin fold rash. [drbaileyskincare.com]

The common risk factor is prolonged moist and warm skin from sweating. I see patients with this skin fold rash all year long. [drbaileyskincare.com]

In the winter, it’s caused from the layers of thick clothing worn to keep warm. [drbaileyskincare.com]

Cellulitis

[…] sore or rash that starts suddenly, and grows quickly in the first 24 hours Tight, glossy, stretched appearance of the skin Warm skin in the area of redness Joint stiffness [nlm.nih.gov]

skin Sweating Exams and Tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam. [ufhealth.org]

[…] swelling of the skin tenderness warm skin pain bruising blisters fever headache chills feeling weak red streaks from the original site of the cellulitis Some cases of cellulitis [childrenshospital.org]

Cellulitis of the Foot

[…] sore or rash that starts suddenly, and grows quickly in the first 24 hours Tight, glossy, stretched appearance of the skin Warm skin in the area of redness Joint stiffness [medlineplus.gov]

The following are the common symptoms of cellulitis: • Swelling of the skin • Warm skin • Tenderness • Bruising • Pain • Blisters • Headache • Fever • Chills • Weakness • [columbiadoctors.org]

Symptoms may include: Swelling of the skin Tenderness Warm skin Pain Bruising Blisters Fever Headache Chills Weakness Red streaks from the original site of the cellulitis [chop.edu]

Leg Cellulitis

The following are the common symptoms of cellulitis: • Swelling of the skin • Warm skin • Tenderness • Bruising • Pain • Blisters • Headache • Fever • Chills • Weakness • [dermatology.columbia.edu]

Common symptoms include: Redness of the skin Swelling of the skin Tenderness Warm skin Pain Bruising Blisters Fever Headache Chills Weakness Red streaks from the original [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Cellulitis of the Face

Symptoms may include: Swelling of the skin Tenderness Warm skin Pain Bruising Blisters Fever Headache Chills Weakness Red streaks from the original site of the cellulitis [chop.edu]

Thigh Cellulitis

Symptoms may include: Swelling of the skin Tenderness Warm skin Pain Bruising Blisters Fever Headache Chills Weakness Red streaks from the original site of the cellulitis [stanfordchildrens.org]

[…] pus formation a fever Some common symptoms of a more serious cellulitis infection are: shaking chills a feeling of illness fatigue dizziness lightheadedness muscle aches warm [healthline.com]

Chilblain

The common thought is that they occur in response to warming the skin after being exposed to extreme cold. [quintepediatrics.com]

When the skin warms up again they become leaky and fluid gets into the surrounding tissue, causing inflammation. [theguardian.com]

Warming the skin after cold exposure can cause these tiny vessels to expand back to their normal size more quickly than if your body warmed gradually, resulting in chilblains [quintepediatrics.com]

Frostbite

Warm the skin by immersing the area in warm water (100° to 105° F or 38° to 41° C) until sensation returns. Do not rub or massage the skin. [stanfordchildrens.org]

If this happens, bring your child inside and warm his skin by using warm compresses or immersing the area in warm water (100 to 105 degrees F) until sensation returns. [childrenshospital.org]

Wrap warmed areas of the skin to prevent further damage. [stanfordchildrens.org]

Diaper Rash

Rinse the Skin with Warm Water. Washing the skin with soap after every diaper change will damage the skin. Use a mild soap (such as Dove) only after bowel movements. [gwinnettpeds.com]

Rinse the skin with warm water Do not wash the skin with soap after every diaper change because it interferes with healing. [summitmedicalgroup.com]

Here are other suggestions from the AAP: Raw skin: Soak the baby’s bottom in warm water for 10 minutes 3 times a day. [drweil.com]

Ingrown Hair

Place the warm, wet cloth over the skin until the cloth cools. Wet the skin with warm water for shaving. [livestrong.com]

Warm Compress to Remove an Ingrown Hair Apply a warm, moist compress to the area for a couple of minutes. This will diminish the skin. [lethow.com]

It’s important that you hydrate the skin with warm water and prep by softening the skin with a shave cream or gel. [blog.mariobadescu.com]

Chronic Pelvic Cellulitis

[…] area Skin lesion or rash that has a sudden onset, usually with sharp borders and rapid spread within the first 24 hours Fever Chills, shaking, warm skin, sweating, fatigue [mediclinicinfohub.co.za]

Apathetic Thyrotoxicosis with Thyrotoxic Crisis

coarse, brittle hair Warm, moist skin; fine hair Diastolic hypertension (Na/H20 retention) Systolic hypertension Myxedema (facial/periorbital) Osteoporosis and hypercalcemia [medbullets.com]

skin, moist skin, fine hair, nail changes, vitiligo, tremors, increased sweating, hyperactive reflexes, tachycardia, irregular or absent menstrual periods, enlarged breasts [livingwithgravesdisease.com]

[…] and itchy skin Intolerance to Heat Profuse sweating Increased appetite, over- eating, and hungry feeling Weight loss despite eating normally or more than usual Diarrhea Irregular [hyperthyroidismsymptomsx.com]

Immersion Foot

It’s less common to see the textbook appearance of cold, swollen, numb, cyanotic and mottled skin, or the warm, swollen, red and painful skin that surprises the camper after [outdoored.com]

It’s less common to see the textbook appearance of cold, swollen, numb, cyanotic and mottled skin, or the warm, swollen, red and painful skin that surprisesthe camper after [scoutmastercg.com]

Warm water immersion foot: Warm water immersion foot is a skin condition of the feet that results after exposure to warm, wet conditions for 48 hours or more, and is characterized [swordofsurvival.com]

Hypothermia due to Anesthesia

Camus et al—Pre-induction skin surface warming minimizes intraoperative core hypothermia—J Clin. Anesth—1995; 7: 384-338 4. [sebac.com]

Active warming involves the use of a device that can both prevent heat loss (insulating the surface, but also warming the skin to reduce the gradient for radiant heat loss [apsf.org]

Therefore, obese patients require a shorter warming period with an active skin warming system compared to non-obese patients, especially in short duration surgery (30,36). [ispub.com]

Primary Erythromelalgia

A 54-year-old man complained of burning pain, warm skin and erythema in his extremities. A diagnosis of primary erythromelalgia was made. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract A 54-year-old man complained of burning pain, warm skin and erythema in his extremities. A diagnosis of primary erythromelalgia was made. [jstage.jst.go.jp]

Warm skin. Episodes of erythromelalgia may last anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. Symptoms may remain mild or become more severe over time. [gifootclinic.com]

Erythrasma

The bacteria normally live on the skin and can grow in warm, moist areas. That’s why it’s commonly found in folds of the skin. [healthline.com]

This allows the blood which is warm, to bypass the skin. The skin then becomes the temperature of the cold it is exposed to. [mountsinai.org]

PRESENTATION AND PREVALENCE Erythrasma is a bacterially mediated scaly skin eruption typically localized to warm, moist skin folds. [practicaldermatology.com]

Cutis Marmorata

It presents with a distinct reticulated pattern that is reminiscent of physiologic cutis marmorata however skin lesions do not resolve with warming of the skin surface. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(occurring in neonates upon cold exposure) is reversible by skin warming. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]

Warming the skin usually makes cutis marmorata disappear. No additional treatment is necessary unless there’s an underlying cause for the mottling. [healthline.com]

Impetigo

You have painful, red, warm skin around the blisters. Your face is swollen. You urinate less than usual or there is blood in your urine. [drugs.com]

Soak any areas of crusted skin with warm soapy water to help remove the layers of crust> To keep your child from spreading impetigo to other parts of the body, the doctor [ctdermgroup.com]

Soak any areas of crusted skin with warm soapy water to help remove the layers of crust (you don't have to remove all of it). [m.kidshealth.org]

Tinea Cruris

This fungal infection is normally caused by dermatophytes, a unique group of fungi bacteria that thrives in the areas where the skin is warm and moist. [uses-and-benefits.com]

It is caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes that like to grow in warm, moist skin and flourish in areas where the skin comes into contact with another skin. [wivesmag.com]

Jock itch can spread from one person to another by skin-to-skin contact, especially in warm, damp environments. [kidshealth.org]

Thyrotoxic Heart Disease

[…] features Early symptoms : anxiety, palpitations, rapid pulse, fatigue, muscle weakness, weight loss, diarrhea, hyperactive reflexes, increased sweating, heat intolerance, warm [pathologyoutlines.com]

Hyperthyroidism results in an increase in the body’s metabolic rate, which characterised by: Flushing of the face and hands Smooth, moist and warm skin Fine, soft and thinned [dermnetnz.org]

Skin/Hair/Nails In addition to thinning hair and a softening of the nails, the skin of a person with hyperthyroidism is often unusually smooth and warm, due to a rise in blood [verywell.com]

Acute Pelvic Cellulitis

[…] or rash that has a sudden onset, usually with sharp borders and rapid spread within the first 24 hours Fever Chills, shaking, warm skin, sweating, fatigue, muscle aches and [health24.com]

The Mayo Clinic notes the symptoms of cellulitis as a red and swollen area of the skin that is warm to the touch on the affected area. [activebeat.com]

Olecranon Bursitis

Symptoms: Painful elbow Swollen point of the elbow Decreased range of motion in extreme cases Red and warm skin of the swollen area How is it diagnosed? [sportsandortho.com]

If the bursa becomes infected, the skin may get warm and red, and the inspection may spread to other parts of the arm or body. [lancasterortho.com]

Umbilical Cellulitis

The common symptoms and signs of cellulitis are as follows: Redness of the skin or red rash Red streaking of the skin or broad areas of redness Swollen skin Warm skin Skin [emedicinehealth.com]

Erysipelas

[…] heat, redness, pain and swelling and also can be associated with symptoms including: Pus-filled blisters Face rash Arm rash Leg rash Shiny red rash Painful, extremely red, warm [byebyedoctor.com]

Symptoms of erysipelas may include: Fever and chills Skin sore with a sharp raised border. As the infection spreads, the skin is painful, very red, swollen, and warm. [mountsinai.org]

skin and swollen under the lesion or sore Skin lesion have raised border Sores – erysipelas lesions – on the bridge of the nose as well as the cheeks Fever, chills and shaking [byebyedoctor.com]