Lichen planus - treatment with folk remedies

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Lichen planus is a disease that affects the skin, mucous membranes (lichen planus of the oral cavity), and in 20% of cases the nails are also affected. Mostly adults are affected; cases of this type of lichen among children are very rare. Lichen planus in humans is characterized by a chronic relapsing course

• Lichen planus - alternative treatment
• Lichen planus - treatment with folk remedies - recipes from the newspaper Vestnik ZOZH

Tar against lichen

Ringworm in humans, the symptoms of which, when treated with folk remedies, create obvious inconvenience over a certain period, most manifest themselves in such forms as ringworm, pink, shingles and flat, and are effectively removed with birch tar.

This product is characterized by a gentle effect, is recognized by official medicine and is widely used in the production of pharmaceutical preparations (Vishnevsky ointment, Wilkinson ointment, tar soap). A natural antiseptic inhibits pathogenic microflora, promotes rapid healing, disinfection and renewal of the skin. In combination with butter, which moisturizes and additionally nourishes the skin, it will get rid of lichen formations in a short time. It is recommended to use the components of the healing mixture in equal proportions. The composition is characterized by a specific odor, so it is better to apply it before going to bed.

Treatment of deprivation in humans at home is effective with a medicine whose components are 1 part of birch log ash and 3 parts of tar. Application should be made to problem areas and left for several hours.

You can get rid of unpleasant plaques by using a product made from birch tar and fish oil, taken in equal proportions. If 2 hours after the procedure the skin becomes wet and red, it is recommended to additionally treat the affected area with zinc ointment.

Folk remedies for lichen suggest the use of highly concentrated unrefined birch tar in combination with salicylic acid, combined in equal parts. The use of such a mixture will be effective in the absence of allergies to these components.

Due to the high content of carcinogens, ingestion of tar is not recommended. Before using compresses with this component in the composition, you should make sure that there are no allergic manifestations by first applying a small dose to areas with delicate skin - the elbow or wrist.

In the fight against deprivation, treatment with tar soap, a ready-made preparation based on birch tar, is effective. The darker the color of the soap, the higher the concentration of tar and, accordingly, its medicinal properties. The affected area needs to be soaped, the resulting foam should be left on the skin until it dries completely. The recommended duration of the procedure is 2 weeks.

Causes

The causes of lichen ruber have not been fully determined. There are several theories about the occurrence of the disease. Here are some of them: 1. Infectious - allergic theory: in the body there are foci of chronic infection, which, under certain external factors, exacerbate the disease in the form of rashes of red lichen 2. Hereditary predisposition 3. Weakened immunity 4. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract 5. Hormonal disorders 6. Stress 7. Sometimes lichen planus develops as an allergic reaction to certain medications

Lichen planus of the oral cavity - causes Lichen planus of the oral cavity develops as a continuation of the disease of this type of lichen of the entire body and is based on the same causes. The impetus for the development of disease in the oral cavity can be trauma to the mucous membranes of the mouth from sharp edges of teeth, fillings, and abrasions from low-quality dentures. Oral lichen often develops if dentures are made of different types of metal.

Symptoms of lichen planus Lichen planus primarily affects the skin of the chest, abdomen, arms, and legs. It is often localized in the elbows and armpits. Itchy reddish-purple lumps (papules) with a flat, shiny surface and a depressed center appear on the skin. Papules may coalesce to form small plaques (like “cobblestones”). On the surface of the papules you can see a whitish mesh pattern - the Wickham grid. After resorption of the papules, brown pigmentation of the skin remains

Lichen planus of the oral cavity - symptoms Papules are located on the inner surface of the cheeks, lateral surfaces and back of the tongue, on the red border of the lips. Less commonly, the gums and palate are affected. They are whitish in color, shiny, form a “fern pattern” or resemble a grayish-white lace mesh. There is a burning sensation in the mouth, a feeling of tightness in the mucous membranes, and pain when eating spicy food. In the more severe (erosive-ulcerative) form, severe pain occurs when eating any food, and the oral mucosa can often bleed. This form is characterized by erosions and ulcers in the center of the lesions.

Raisins: antibiotic for skin

You can get rid of lichen with the help of ordinary dark seedless raisins, which contain substances that are completely harmless to humans and kill fungi.

A natural antibiotic needs to be rubbed onto the affected areas and the skin around them. A noticeable improvement is observed after the first use of dried berries.

Ringworm in humans: photos, signs

Ring rash, redness, growths, itching, peeling, cracks, characteristic plaques (spots) - all these are unpleasant and unaesthetic signs of the disease. To get rid of this specific ailment, it will take a lot of time and effort.

Since all types of dermatomycosis are provoked by one or another fungus, treatment, first of all, should be aimed at destroying this fungus: suitable recipes are used for each type. But some methods are universal and help with all types of lesions.

Important! Before starting self-treatment, you need to make sure the diagnosis is accurate: a visit to a dermatologist will help determine whether the symptoms are caused by a fungus or a virus. This will help you choose the right treatment method.

We treat with what is at hand

In the treatment of lichen, apple cider vinegar has proven itself, in which you need to moisten a small piece of gauze and apply it to the areas of infection for 10 minutes up to 6 times a day.

A compress made from grated beets and honey in equal proportions is effective. The mixture must be applied to the affected area, covered with a film on top and left for several hours.

Lichen ruber, the treatment of which with folk remedies shows quite successful results, will disappear after applying a compress based on sea buckthorn oil. To enhance the effect, it is recommended to take a teaspoon orally with meals during treatment.

For lichen contracted from animals, a compress of fresh lemon drops is effective. They need to be kept on the skin for a few seconds, after which the procedure is repeated again after 3 hours. The acid contained in lemon inhibits the fungus, causing a speedy recovery.

Contraindications

Celandine, despite its high effectiveness, may be contraindicated; it is dangerous to use it without strict adherence to dosages. Since the plant is poisonous, it can seriously harm human health. Traditional medicine is quite skeptical about traditional methods of treatment, especially without determining the root cause of the pathology.

Treatment with celandine in any form is not recommended for young children, pregnant and lactating women, elderly people, patients with allergies, and adults with severe chronic diseases.

Use is not recommended for disorders of the nervous system, neurotic diseases, epileptic attacks, pathologies of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. First of all, this concerns:

1. angina pectoris;
2. bronchial asthma;
3. individual intolerance.

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Celandine is used with caution for problems with the stomach, pancreas, liver, and kidneys.

The plant can provoke an inflammatory process in the gastrointestinal tract and irritation of the walls of the esophagus.

This miracle garlic

You can fight lichen with the help of garlic, a few cloves of which need to be crushed and combined with honey to a homogeneous paste. Gently lubricate the skin areas with lichen plaques with the resulting mixture. Duration of the procedure: from 2 to 3 weeks. You can rub garlic in its pure form; After such treatment, the skin should not be wetted for several hours. Garlic compresses are effective, in which crushed garlic placed in gauze must be applied to areas with lichen rashes for 10-15 minutes.

A lemon-garlic compress will relieve lichen, for the preparation of which two components in crushed form (lemon and garlic) must be diluted to a pasty state, applied to the skin and left for 2 hours. The causative agent of the disease can be destroyed within three procedures.

Folk remedies for shingles suggest using an effective tincture of 100 grams of garlic pulp and 200 ml of castor oil, pre-conditioned for 3 hours in a warm oven. Apply the prepared mixture to stains 2-3 times a day.

Treatment and prevention of lichen with folk remedies

Getting rid of such infections is most effective if you start it at the first manifestations of the disease, using medications prescribed by your doctor and combining them with traditional medicine. When patients ignore the methods of immunomodulatory therapy, do not take pharmaceutical medications, and focus only on performing “paramedic-village” manipulations, the disease can cause complications, and the animal or person – the carrier of the infection – becomes dangerous to others. But traditional methods help a lot if you have to cope with external signs of the disease.

Tar, iodine, hydrogen peroxide, propolis, eggs, soda and salt, rubber with vegetable oil, and all kinds of products based on plant material (garlic, string, aloe, lilac, sophora) are recognized as available remedies for lichen. Celandine, characterized by its powerful antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects, is easy to collect and process, is especially popular.

The very name of the herb makes it clear for what purposes traditional medicine has long recommended its use. With the help of this plant, which is found almost everywhere in the middle zone, you can keep your skin smooth and healthy, regardless of the time of year. It is possible to successfully treat lichen with celandine in the warm season thanks to the juice from fresh stems, in winter - with tinctures left over from the summer.

Horse sorrel and celandine: instructions for use

An affordable remedy is horse sorrel, a tablespoon of whose roots should be poured with a tablespoon of hot water. Keep the resulting composition for half an hour in a water bath, and then use it for compresses.

Celandine effectively copes with all kinds of skin dermatitis, including lichen formations. The instructions are simple: to get rid of pityriasis rosea, fill a dark glass container to the top with the stems and leaves of the plant, fill it with vodka and leave for about 3 weeks. Take the prepared tincture 10 drops orally 15 minutes before meals.

Along with using the tincture, the plant juice should be used to treat the problem area of ​​the epidermis. Wait until the product is absorbed, then lubricate the skin again. It is recommended to repeat this procedure three times throughout the day. At first, severe itching may be felt, which gradually subsides.

Medicinal properties of the plant

Due to its properties, celandine is a very effective treatment for various skin diseases. Our ancestors also saved themselves from deprivation with celandine. The plant helps well in the treatment of:

• calluses;
• warts;
• condylomas;
• freckles;
• cracks in the arms and legs.

Thanks to its antiseptic, antispasmodic, choleretic properties, celandine helps in solving many problems:

• psoriasis;
• polyps in the large intestine;
• initial forms of tuberculosis;
• gout;
• pneumonia;
• headache;
• oncological diseases of the liver and stomach;
• cervical erosion.

Unconventional methods of treating lichen

In the fight against lichen, ordinary salt will help, grains of which should be picked up with a finger dipped in your own saliva and applied to the affected areas. This unusual method gives positive results even after a single use.

Since ancient times, people have treated lichen with condensed moisture collected from window glass. The rashes when using this method disappeared after 3 days.

An unusual but quite effective remedy is newspaper resin, which can be obtained by burning newspaper. The affected areas should be lubricated with soot remaining after burning, no more than 4 times a day. After 2-3 procedures the disease should go away.

A paste made from birch charcoal powder and burdock root is effective against ringworm. Before applying it, sore spots should be lubricated with freshly squeezed garlic juice.

Useful properties of celandine

The herb celandine has many beneficial properties, due to which it is actively used to get rid of the majority of skin diseases. Doctors say that the plant is useful for using for any type of lichen; it becomes effective for pityriasis versicolor and ringworm. Celandine will be no less effective for scaly lichen - psoriasis.

The healing properties include the ability to relieve inflammation, pain, and destroy viral, bacterial, fungal pathogenic agents. The maximum result can be achieved at the very beginning of the pathological process, when the symptoms are mild and the inflammation is minor.

Alternative medicine uses the flowers and rhizomes of the plant. In some cases, for home remedies you will need to take celandine stems. The collection of raw materials is carried out from May to June, and the following products are prepared from individual parts of the herb:

1. decoction;
2. tincture;
3. ointment;
4. infusion.

The recipe for decoctions and infusions involves the use of plant flowers, previously washed and thoroughly dried. Rhizomes and stems are more suitable for making tinctures. To get rid of foci of fungus, fresh celandine juice is ideal; the branches are torn from the bush, and the juice is burned on the affected area.

Raw materials for the preparation of products can be purchased at the pharmacy in ready-made form.

The cost of treatment is affordable, plant-based recipes have virtually no contraindications and do not cause adverse reactions in the body.

Natural remedies to help

What other folk remedies are known for lichen? A chamomile infusion is quite effective, the preparation of which requires a tablespoon of dried flowers, pour 1.5 cups of hot water and leave for half an hour.

The finished medicine must be rubbed into the skin half an hour before washing. The use of propolis is similar, which is especially effective in removing ringworm. To do this, 50 grams of the product must be infused with 200 ml of vodka or medical alcohol for 7 days. The resulting medicine must be used to treat areas of the body affected by lichen spots.

Sunflower ash gruel helps a lot. To obtain it, you need to burn a dried sunflower cap (without seeds). The resulting ash must be diluted with water until it becomes thick sour cream. Apply the prepared gruel to the affected areas for 7 days.

Folk remedies for lichen are garden crops, in particular pumpkin. The pulp of the vegetable needs to be grated and squeezed out the juice. Use the squeezed mass as a compress, which should be changed every 12 hours.

It is recommended to apply finely chopped strawberry or strawberry leaves to the sore spot.

A tincture of acacia or lilac flowers will help well. To prepare it, freshly picked flowers need to be washed, placed in a glass container, filled with vodka or medical alcohol: 250 ml of liquid per 100 g of raw material. Leave in a cool, dark place for 10 days, strain. Treat the affected areas of the body with the resulting medicine.

Folk remedies for lichen on the body are a lot of recipes, from which you can always choose the most suitable and affordable one. It is important to start treatment at the initial stage of the disease, so as not to subsequently resort to the use of expensive medications.

Herbal recipes for lichen

Herbs are the foundation stone of traditional medicine, they were what it began with and remain what it is today.
In the fight against lichen, there are a great many recipes for herbal-based medications, these include drugs for oral use, compresses and even poultices. Standing apart from this list is celandine - probably the most popular and ancient herbal medicine for the treatment of lichen and other skin diseases.

Based on this iodine-containing ingredient, lichen is treated with baths, tinctures, juice and even ointments:

1. Bath. The main ingredient in this process is a decoction of celandine, the preparation of which requires 100 grams. herbs, boil in 5 liters of water and let the mixture brew for an hour. The bath must be poured hot (about 40 degrees) and only when it is full, all 5 liters of the infused mixture are added. You need to spend at least 10 minutes in the bath. The course of treatment is 10-12 baths, which are carried out every other day before bedtime.
2. Juice - even in its raw form, celandine has miraculous powers. If the lichen is just beginning and you have access to a live plant, you can break off a leaf every day and lubricate the areas where the lichen is distributed with the released juice. If this is not possible, and you want to prepare a long-lasting product, the following recipe will be useful to you: pass any amount of succulent plant through a meat grinder. Vodka is added to the resulting slurry in a ratio of 1 part vodka to 2 parts slurry. The resulting remedy is a universal cure for all types of dermatological diseases.
3. Ointment - Vaseline is used as a base, which is mixed with gruel from a meat grinder, as in the previous version. This medicine must be stored in the refrigerator; its short shelf life is the main disadvantage of this method.
4. Tincture - a jar (liter or half-liter) is filled to the top with knife-cut celandine, after which the ingredient is poured with vodka and rolled up. The tincture should be kept in a dark place for at least two weeks, after which the composition will be ready for rubbing on the affected areas.

Iodine-containing plants, such as celandine or walnut, can leave a corresponding brownish color on the body, which will accompany the patient throughout the treatment.

In addition to iodine-containing “magic” celandine, there are many herbal medicinal compositions, so you should get acquainted with the main effective methods:

• Aloe. The plant grows very quickly, so even if you break off an aloe leaf a day from an adult bush, it will have time to recover and become an endless source of fresh medicine. To treat aloe, you need to cut its leaf lengthwise and apply it to the areas of skin infected with lichen, and then secure them with a bandage. It is necessary to keep the “compress” until the plant leaf withers. It is ideal to apply the compress at night.
• Walnut - the leaves of the plant are poured into a pan and filled with two parts of the volume of water. The contents are boiled for half an hour. The resulting mixture is either added to the bath, as in the treatment of celandine, or used in its pure form for baths when the affected area is the legs.
• Warty birch - an alcohol rub is prepared from the buds of this plant. To make it you will need 0.5 liters of vodka and 15-20 grams. birch buds, after mixing which you need to let the product infuse for 3 or more weeks.
• White mustard - the seeds in their pure form are ground into a fine powder and mixed with water to form a mustard mixture, which is used to treat the areas where the fungus develops.
• Garlic - the place of origin of this medicine is considered to be Hungary. For production you will need 0.5 liters of apple cider vinegar and 4 cloves of garlic. The garlic is turned into a pulp, then mixed with vinegar and left for 2 weeks. To use, you will need a napkin or soft, moisture-absorbent fabric. The material is moistened in the product and used as a compress.
• Buckwheat decoction - the recipe for preparing this medicine is no different from boiling regular buckwheat, except that you need to add three times more water. When the porridge is ready, drain the water and leave to cool; it will then need to be used to wipe the sore skin.
• Common wormwood - this herb is brewed like chifir, but in large quantities, that is, 1-2 cups of herb are poured with the same amount of boiling water. The cooled mixture is filtered and used as a rub.
• Calendula and burdock oil - these two medicines are very similar in their mechanism of action and use. They must be applied with a swab previously soaked in water, 5-6 times a day; the course of treatment with these plant extracts should not exceed 6-7 days. The resulting effect will be properly consolidated by exposure to an ultraviolet lamp to avoid possible relapses.
• Sorrel - for the medicine you will need the roots and seeds of the plant. 20-30 gr. The plants are brewed in half a liter of water, the cooled product is mixed with rich sour cream. This remedy helps against herpes, scabies and lichen; the main disadvantage is that the remedy must be prepared before each use.
• Chistets - to prepare a decoction, a plant poured into a container is filled with two volumes of water and left to cool. The finished product is mixed with honey and taken orally, 50 grams. per day on an empty stomach.
• Hops and burdock - the flowers of these plants are combined in a 1 to 1 ratio, you can also add another part of the calendula flowers. The resulting collection is poured with boiling water and boiled in a water bath for 10 minutes. The cooled mixture is filtered and mixed with petroleum jelly, after which it is used as an ointment.
• Cranberry - this plant is used to cleanse facial tissue from deprivation. Vodka or moonshine is mixed with fresh cranberries in a 1:1 ratio, after which it is applied to the affected skin using a tampon. Some traditional healers recommend adding oak bark or sea buckthorn oil to the tincture.
• Poisonous herbs are a wide group of medicinal herbs that should not be used without the appropriate skill and prior study of the subject. Less poisonous representatives of this group, such as celandine and walnut, were discussed above, but we should not forget about less well-known samples. So, aconite and cocklebur are also perfect as ingredients for alcohol tincture. The root of the herb must be infused in alcohol in a 1:1 ratio for at least a day, after which the medicine can be used externally. The main thing is to keep the mixture away from children.
• Yarrow and plantain - the leaves and stem of these plants, taken in equal proportions, are crushed with a knife or meat grinder, and the resulting pulp is used as a compress at night.

Treatment at home

Treatment of lichen in humans at home can be done with inexpensive pharmaceutical drugs.

• Cream "Candide" 1%. It is a medicine for external use. Destroys the synthesis of fungal formations, thereby disrupting their structure. Pityriasis versicolor (pityriasis versicolor) is sensitive to this drug. It is required to apply a thin layer to cleansed, dry skin for 2-3 weeks.

• Sulfur-salicylic ointment. The components of this drug - salicylic acid and sulfur - can relieve lichen each individually. In combination, their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects are enhanced several times.
• Ointment "Nitrofungin". It is an antifungal solution intended for external use. Characterized by soft action; When applied to the skin, itching, redness, and discomfort may occur. The application procedure is as follows: three times a day, the areas with lichen formations should be treated with the medicine using a cotton swab until they completely disappear.
• Acetylsalicylic acid. Quite quickly destroys adult cells and spores of the parasitic pathogen. The tablets must be crushed into powder and mixed with 40-proof alcohol until smooth. Apply to sore areas. Secure the top with adhesive tape. Period of use - 3 days. It is not recommended to lubricate areas of hair growth, as such a mixture can negatively affect their condition. Do not use on sensitive skin to avoid allergic reactions.
• Ringworm can be removed using a solution of equal proportions of sulfur ointment and benzyl benzoate, an antiparasitic emulsion. Apply to skin 3-4 times a day for 3 days.

Treatment of dermatological problems with oils

Natural oils, as well as herbs, have excellent healing properties that help fight many ailments. Lichen planus, which takes a lot of time to treat at home, responds instantly to the use of oils.

Sea buckthorn oil will help speed up the process of healing and tissue regeneration. To treat lichen with this oil, follow the following algorithm:

1. The container with oil is slightly heated in a water bath. The sea buckthorn oil should become warm, but not hot.
2. Warm oil is either directly distributed onto the affected areas of the skin, or prepared gauze pieces of fabric are soaked in it, which are then applied to the rash.
3. Place cling film or parchment paper on top of the gauze.
4. The compress is fixed with a plaster or bandage.

This compress should be kept for 24 hours, changing it every 8 hours. Therefore, it is most convenient to do this procedure on weekends. Since at other times there are difficulties with changing the compress, and there is also a danger of getting things dirty in sea buckthorn oil.

As you know, lichen sometimes affects the mucous membranes of the oral cavity. In this case, a cosmetic cotton pad or a small piece of bandage is moistened with oil and an application is made at the site of the rash. Of course, not everyone will like the taste of sea buckthorn in the mouth, but the therapeutic effect will justify the discomfort and unusual sensations.

St. John's wort, rosehip and calendula oils are used in a similar way. You can buy them at almost any pharmacy. Despite the excellent healing effect that is obtained from the use of oils, their cost will please you with its democratic nature and accessibility.

Furacilin

Furacilin is an effective medicine for external use in the fight against pathogens. Available in tablet form. To prepare a solution, 7 tablets must be dissolved in 100 ml of water.

The resulting composition should be used to wipe areas with lichen plaques. After drying, it is recommended to treat the skin with a solution of potassium permanganate, which will enhance the healing effect.

Application

Knowing what sea buckthorn extract treats, you can get an indispensable remedy in your home medicine cabinet that will independently relieve or support the body during illnesses.

The table below describes the main disorders that can be eliminated by the remedy with methods of application and correct dosage.

The product is used with great success for cosmetic purposes. Below are ways to use the extract to improve your appearance.

The beneficial properties of sea buckthorn leaves allow you to prepare and drink a decoction based on them, which will have an additional effect on the skin and hair, stop the aging process, make the tan more durable, and strengthen the hair.

You should be careful when adding the product to a cream or lotion (for example, for tanning) - the bright color of the oil can leave stains on clothes. How to remove sea buckthorn oil is not difficult if the stain is fresh:

Remove old stains with a solution of washing powder, vegetable oil and bleach.

"YAM" - an effective ointment against lichen

Ointment "YAM" is a fungicidal-bactericidal, low-toxic product intended for the treatment of domestic animals. A positive result is shown when removing unhealthy formations on human skin. Contains a complex of active substances with antiseptic and antifungal action: tar, zinc oxide, salicylic acid, sulfur, turpentine. Actively fights bacteria, reducing itching during lichen rashes. Thanks to the fat base (lanolin and petroleum jelly), the drug is comfortable when applied to the skin. Particularly effective in the treatment of weeping lichen.

Top 5 best sea buckthorn oils

A positive result is achievable only with regular use and knowledge of how to choose a quality product.

The first thing you should pay attention to is the method of creating the oil. The healthiest thing is unrefined, cold-pressed, which the manufacturer must indicate on the packaging.

The second is the presence of a certification label. The certified product is guaranteed to be safe, since it was proven that the sea buckthorn bush grew in an environmentally friendly place and was not subjected to aggressive processing.

An important parameter is the carotenoid content - at least 180 mg, but such information is not always found on the packaging.

It is necessary to choose proven brands:

• SeabuckWonders is an American company that offers organic Himalayan sea buckthorn oil in the form of a dietary supplement (dietary supplement) - high, as is the price.

• Sibu Beauty is another foreign brand that produces an organic extract, but for cosmetic procedures, a high quality product.

• Weleda is a German manufacturer that presents sea buckthorn mixed with olive oil, the quality is high, suitable for use for cosmetic purposes.

Each manufacturer offers a drug with different concentrations of active components, so it is necessary to take into account the indicated indications for use and follow the proposed instructions.

Highly effective chatter "Tsindol"

Often, dermatologists against pityriasis rosea prescribe the patient “Tsindol”, the components of which are glycerin, ethyl alcohol, talc, zinc oxide, starch. This remedy is aimed at combating the causative agents of lichen, has a healing, softening, drying effect while simultaneously relieving allergic manifestations. The lichen rash is applied with a cotton swab to the sore spots three times a day. It is not recommended to wash off; you should wait until the product dries and falls off on its own. Side effects include itching, redness of the skin, and hyperemia.

Storage conditions

In order for the product to be beneficial for a long time, it is necessary to take into account all the rules on how to store the product:

• The container is made of dark glass, with a tight lid to minimize contact with air.
• The place is dark and cool, such as a refrigerator.
• Duration - no more than 2 years.

Manufacturers indicate different numbers, but the shelf life after opening is significantly lower than that of a closed bottle.

Under no circumstances should you use expired sea buckthorn oil, except for technical purposes.

The cost of oil depends on the country of origin, release form, and volume. Below is a table with average prices for each drug.

Prevention measures

Folk remedies for lichen are dozens of time-tested recipes. Nevertheless, it is better to prevent the appearance of such an unpleasant-looking disease than to treat it later. To prevent the appearance of lichen, a number of preventive measures should be taken:

• wear clothes made from natural fabrics;
• periodically treat the skin with a solution of water and lemon juice;
• iron clothes on both sides;
• avoid places with high temperatures: saunas, baths, beaches;
• do not get into stressful situations.

Compliance with personal hygiene rules significantly reduces the likelihood of contracting lichen.

Types of lichens and their causes

The main, most common types of this disease are:

• pityriasis (pathogens are yeast-like microorganisms);
• ringworm (fungal infection);
• herpes zoster (herpes type);
• pink (not contagious, caused by one of the common viruses);
• scaly (better known as psoriasis).

Other varieties - lichen ruber of unknown origin, which appears in women over 40 years of age, brown, hairy, sunny, wet - are diagnosed relatively rarely, are less dangerous, and are easier to treat.

Both people and animals (domestic cats, dogs) can become infected with most types of lichen. It is not necessary to communicate directly with the host. A child or pet who has not gone outside but has reduced immunity can get sick: pathogens enter the house on the soles of shoes. Therefore, the main methods of preventing lichen are strict adherence to personal hygiene and health care.

Doctors include children of all ages, people undergoing hormonal treatment, and those who often come into contact with street animals as a special risk group. They need to monitor their skin condition more carefully.