Types of lichen in people: what are they and what do they look like?

Ringworm is an infectious disease that affects one or several areas of the human body at once, called lichen. This infection is a contagious skin disease that is transmitted through household contact. Children and people with weak immune systems are most susceptible to this infection.

The main signs of lichen are:

1. Disturbance in skin pigmentation.
2. The appearance of spots of different shades.
3. Peeling of the skin in damaged areas.
4. Itching.
5. Hair loss.

We deprive the path of infection

People most often suffer from lichen in adulthood - from 40 to 70 years. This is caused by many factors, for example, decreased immunity, chronic diseases, and a lot of stress.

Children can get shingles after contact with sick animals or people. Also, the occurrence of lichen in children can be caused by a decrease in immunity, taking antibiotics or antihistamines for a long time.

The causative agents of lichen are fungi and viruses. You can become infected with them from another person, from animals, or from household items. Sometimes they live on human skin and manifest themselves under favorable conditions.

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Ringworm is a skin infectious disease that can affect from one area to several on the human body. The disease is contagious and is transmitted through household contact. Ringworm appears in people with weakened immune systems, those with chronic diseases, those who have suffered great stress, or, what is less common, a hereditary predisposition.

Characteristic signs are the appearance of rashes, blisters, and spots on the human body.

An important factor in the disease is its prevalence. According to medical observations, the disease often develops in the mature period of a person’s life, from thirty to seventy years old, or in very young children. According to statistics, the manifestation of the disease in men and women occurs equally.

The appearance and development of lichen can occur for several main reasons:

• genetic predisposition;
• emotional stress, great and frequent stress;
• chronic diseases;
• problems of the metabolic-endocrine system;
• allergic predisposition;
• external factors (hypothermia, overheating, contact with chemicals).

The distinctive features of different types of lichen are different pathogens. The causative agent is:

There are several types of pathogens:

• Fungi are zooanthropophilic. They provoke the appearance of lichen on the body of humans and animals. These lichen lesions can be transmitted from animals to humans.
• Fungi are anthropophilic. They can only develop in humans; the method of infection is only from person to person through direct contact.
• Fungi are geophilic. Infection occurs upon contact with the ground.
• Viruses cause infection with rosacea or shingles. The human body contains many different viruses that may not manifest themselves in any way.

  However, when the immune system is weakened, they cause lichen.

The symptoms have their own distinctive characteristics. It is especially important to know what lichen looks like in a person in order to avoid the development of the disease and eradicate it at the very beginning of the problem. Common symptoms include:

• the appearance on the human body of skin areas with visible changes in pigmentation;
• lesions have clear boundaries;
• peeling of the affected area;
• severe itching;
• Changes in hair growth (hair loss and fragility).

How does lichen begin

The appearance of lichen can be triggered by a virus or fungus, so the initial stage of the pathology develops on the skin in different ways. In this article we will look at 7 types of lichen that most often affect the human body.

The growth of a viral or fungal infection can begin with either a small round papule or a small scaly spot.

If the initial stage of the disease is not recognized in a timely manner, which happens when a person is not familiar with its primary symptoms, and the modified skin is treated as an ordinary cosmetic defect (scrubs, cream), then infectious foci will quickly spread throughout the body.

To get rid of them, the patient will have to undergo a long course of treatment with antibiotics. And, as you know, these medications are unsafe for the body.

Ringworm

Ringworm is a fungal disease that can appear on the scalp and throughout the body. This type of lichen has different names: trichophytosis, microsporia (named after the causative fungi), dermatomycosis, dermatophytosis. Very often, children become infected with ringworm from pets.

On the scalp, the disease manifests itself as follows. First, small round lesions appear, in which hair thinning is noticeable. The skin turns red and becomes covered with small scales and peels off. Over time, the hair in this area breaks off at a height of 1-3 millimeters from the skin.

The area with ringworm becomes larger after a while. Along the edges you can notice small rashes, sometimes with liquid inside. Drying, the rash turns into a yellow rim around the source of the disease. There may be several such foci, sometimes it is one large area.

On the skin. The disease can also appear on skin without hair. In this case, it is important not to confuse it with other types of lichen, since their treatment may be different. Ringworm appears in the form of round spots on the face, neck, arms, legs and torso.

Lichen spots in humans can be quite large in size and grow over time. They have a bright red outline, which consists of small rashes and bumps. In the middle, the skin is covered with light, sometimes gray, scales. She is peeling. Unlike the scalp, manifestations of lichen on hairless skin are accompanied by itching and discomfort.

Treatment

If the problem is not treated, the spots on any part of the body will increase. Over time, the disease becomes chronic. It is especially important to treat dermatomycosis in time for girls and women, since they are more prone to the chronic form of ringworm.

To clarify the diagnosis, it is necessary to take a scraping for a bacterial analysis, with the help of which the causative fungus will be determined. Ringworm treatment is usually done externally and internally. Local treatment consists of antifungal and disinfectant creams. It is also necessary to take antifungal drugs internally. It is also necessary to take vitamins and products that improve blood microcirculation.

Course of the disease.

Yellow-brown-pink spots form on the skin, which do not become inflamed. Over time they increase. The color of the spots turns dark brown and is accompanied by peeling, but does not itch and does not bother patients. Most often, this disease occurs throughout the body, even on the hair of the head, but the hair does not undergo changes. The disease lasts a long time, treatment is usually delayed for several years, and relapses occur. The diagnosis is made easily, without difficulty - by the appearance and condition of the patient, sometimes some specific samples are taken.

Viral

Ringworm of viral origin appears in people with weakened immune systems. Infectious agents enter the body mainly through airborne droplets (when an infected person sneezes), as well as when eating food with dirty hands, parenterally (through blood - when manipulating an unsterile medical instrument).

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Another name for the disease is herpes zoster, it is caused by the varicella zoster virus (herpesvirus family). The first symptoms of a herpes infection are not only external factors. Before an infected person develops the rash characteristic of shingles, they may:

• The temperature rises (from 37 to 39°C), which usually lasts 5 to 10 days.
• Slightly itchy and tingling skin - the sensation appears in the area of ​​future rashes.
• Neuralgic pain occurs due to the fact that the herpetic infection affects the sensory nerves.

Accompanied by the symptoms described above, the infected person develops red, swollen spots on the skin. After 3-4 days, groups of red subcutaneous pimples form against their background, which quickly turn into transparent blisters with a colorless liquid. After a week, the blisters begin to dry out and light brown scabs appear in their place. After their peeling off, pigment spots are slightly visible on the skin.

Drug treatment of the initial stage of herpes zoster involves the use of the following drugs:

• Antiviral. Acyclovir tablets - 5 times. per day, 0.8 g. “Valacyclovir” - 3 times. per day, 1.0 g. Famciclovir, 0.5 g 3 times. in a day. The course of treatment is 7 - 10 days.
• Painkillers. At the initial stage of development of herpes zoster, in order to relieve neuralgic pain, doctors prescribe Paracetamol tablets to patients - a maximum daily dose of 4 g, Diclofenac - a recommended dose of 100 - 150 mg / day.
• Antidepressants. Prescribed to patients whose neurological pain has become protracted (Clomipramine, Doxepin, Pirlindol). The dosage of such drugs should be determined by the doctor, taking into account the degree of complexity of the pathology.
• Corticosteroids. Hormonal drugs are prescribed to relieve itching and swelling in the infected area (prednisolone and Diprospan tablets or injections).

Medicines will quickly show their effectiveness if they are given to the patient immediately when symptoms of the disease appear. Folk remedies will help speed up recovery. Below is one of the recipes recommended by dermatologists.

Wormwood compress

Required:

1. Wormwood tincture.
2. Castor oil.
3. Gauze napkin.

How to use: moisten a napkin generously with wormwood tincture and apply to the sore skin for 15 minutes. Then treat the ringworm with castor oil. Carry out the procedure in the morning and evening every day until recovery.

Result: the compress destroys the infection, disinfects and anesthetizes the wound. Castor oil softens and moisturizes the skin.

Symptoms of the disease

The development of the disease begins with a slight itching, which gradually develops into an unbearable feeling. This is accompanied by a burning sensation in the area where abscesses form. In this area, the skin becomes red and inflamed, and the surface becomes covered with small blisters. After a few days, the liquid inside them becomes cloudy; after some time, they may open, which will be accompanied by the release of ichor. As a result of this process, erosion and various damage will form on the skin. Basically, lichen vesica causes the following symptoms:

• the focus of infection is characterized by the presence of characteristic rashes;
• small ulcers merge into large ones, resulting in the formation of significant irregularities on the skin;
• chills, increased body temperature and even a state close to fever are observed;
• as soon as the primary lesions disappear, secondary formations will begin to form in their place or nearby.

As soon as the liquid comes out of the bubble, it will begin to heal and become covered with a dry crust. After it falls off, ulcers and scars will remain on the skin.

Shingles

This disease is also called herpetic lichen. It occurs mainly in adults and older people due to the herpes virus, which causes chickenpox in children. You can become infected with the virus, or it may already be inside the body and wait until your immunity declines to manifest itself.

Shingles dermatosis appears on the skin, mainly on the torso in the ribs area. Usually the rash occurs on one side of the body along the intercostal nerves. At first the skin turns red and swells a little. After a few days, pimples appear and fill with clear liquid. When they burst and dry out, they turn into yellow crusts. Light spots may remain at the site of the rash.

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It is typical that the disease is accompanied by severe pain, since it affects the peripheral nerve endings of a person. Often pain first occurs in the body, in the ribs, then rashes appear. After some time, the acne disappears, but the pain may remain.

How to treat?

There are different opinions about whether it is worth treating shingles at home. You should consult a doctor in the following cases.

• If you have serious chronic health problems.
• If a person falls ill in adulthood and suffers a hard illness. In this case, it is necessary to prescribe medications against painful symptoms.
• If the disease progresses with complications: symptoms do not disappear for a month, the rash turns into large areas filled with pus, and health worsens.

There are serious complications of herpes zoster: pneumonia, paralysis, eye damage, meningoencephalitis. If the illness is severe, consult your doctor to protect yourself from complications of herpetic lichen.

Possible complications and prevention

Many patients experience no complications at all after the disease. Proper treatment can save a person from negative consequences.

But in some cases, a person periodically still encounters complications of this disease, among them are:

1. Symptoms of neuralgia.
2. Deterioration of vision and hearing.
3. Myocarditis.
4. Viral pneumonia.
5. Infectious diseases of the skin.

Treating complications is not so easy. It may take years to restore impaired functions, but do not despair, it all depends on the protective functions of the body.

Prevention:

1. Since lichen is an easily transmitted disease, and almost every family has pets, first of all you need to pay due attention to caring for them. If lichen is found on a pet, then this disease should be treated urgently, and for now, contact with the animal should be minimized.
2. It is better not to touch cats or dogs living on the street, no matter how beautiful and cute they are.
3. Every time you come home, you should wash your hands thoroughly and not touch your head before doing so.
4. You should also not lean your head on the backs of seats in public transport.
5. If someone in the family does get shingles, you should provide them with an individual comb, washcloth and bed linen. After the person is cured, it is best to throw away these accessories and replace them with new ones.
6. Also, you should pay attention to your own nutrition, which should be complete, containing healthy vitamins and minerals.

Stressful situations, hereditary predisposition, and lack of vitamins can also trigger lichen infection. To never encounter such an unpleasant disease, you should take care of your health and the health of your loved ones.

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Fungal

Symptoms of the initial stage of lichen caused by fungal microorganisms can be different. It all depends on what type of fungus and on what part of the body provoked its appearance. The fungus lives on the skin and feeds on keratin (the protein with which the epidermis is formed).

Pityriasis

Synonyms: colored, multi-colored lichen. Most often, the disease appears in the summer in people with excessive sweating. The causative agent of the skin disease is the fungus Pityrosporum Orbiculare, which infects the cells of the epidermis, which causes a violation of skin pigmentation. Description of the initial stage of pathology development:

• Small pink and yellow spots appear on the skin.
• The lesions are located close to each other, as a result of which they form one large spot (they can exist in isolation).
• After 1 - 2 days, the spots change their color to brown, become scaly and rough to the touch.

Recommendations for the treatment of the initial stage of pityriasis versicolor:

• As soon as lichen spots appear on the skin, treat them with ointments with antibacterial and antifungal effects. The drugs Clotrimazole and Ketoconazole help solve the problem; they destroy the fungus and soften the skin. Carry out the procedure for applying the ointment until the skin is completely restored.
• If pityriasis versicolor has formed on the scalp, then use Ketoconazole shampoo or Sulsena paste to treat it.
• In case of lichen, you should provide support to the body from the inside, which will speed up its recovery (antifungal tablets "Mycozoral" or "Fungotherbin").

Of the folk recipes used to treat pityriasis versicolor, natural birch tar is popular. The product is sold in pharmacies and is an oily dark liquid with a specific odor.

How to use: treat the affected skin with tar at night, and in the morning wash it off with warm soapy water using tar soap foam. Repeat the procedure every evening until recovery. During treatment, it is better to take sick leave or vacation, as a strong unpleasant odor will emanate from you.

Result: tar restores the top layer of skin, has an antimicrobial and antiseptic effect.

If ringworm appears on a person’s scalp, it “cuts off” the hairs and the person goes bald. The causative agent of this form of skin pathology is dermatophyte fungi of the genus Microsporum.

After fungal spores enter the skin with microscopic particles of skin or fragments of fur (infection can occur from a person or an animal), they penetrate deep into the skin, where they begin to multiply. As a result, the following changes are observed on the affected surface:

• On the skin of the body. The process of development of pathology begins with the formation of a small red spot. Most often, the infected person does not notice its appearance, although the spot makes itself felt with mild itching. This is the initial stage of the disease. Then the infectious focus begins to increase in size, its diameter can reach 10 cm. During the growth period, a border of small red pimples appears around the infectious spot. The same pathological spots form nearby.
• On the scalp. If ringworm has formed on the scalp in the hair growth area, you can notice this by its dull, lifeless color and loss of volume. Under the hair there are small infectious spots covered with gray-white scales. After 2 - 3 weeks, the hairs break off almost at the roots.

Treatment of the initial stage of microsporia involves the use of the following medications:

• Alcohol solution of iodine 5% - used to treat smooth skin in the morning. In the evening, sulfur-salicylic ointment 5 - 10% is used for this purpose. The procedures are repeated until the skin is completely healed.

Ingredients:

1. Sequence - 2 tbsp. l.
2. Celandine - 1 tbsp. l.
3. Horsetail - 0.5 tbsp.
4. Cool boiling water - 1 tbsp.

How to prepare: pour boiling water over the herbal mixture and let it steep for 60 minutes. Strain.

How to use: every evening, wipe the affected scalp with the medicinal liquid and let it dry naturally.

Result: the tincture prevents the appearance of new elements of the rash, destroys the fungus, and speeds up recovery.

Nail microsporia

Ringworm affects not only the skin, but also the nails. How to know if your nails are at risk of destruction:

• At the earliest stage of development, lichen does not manifest itself in any way. And yet, during this period, the structure of the nail plate begins to change imperceptibly. The nail becomes brittle, but this can only be noticed when it is cut.
• After some time, the nail, closer to the edge, changes color to dull yellow or white and begins to crumble.

Tips for treating the initial stage of ringworm on the nail:

• Buy the antifungal drug “Nogtivit” at the pharmacy (approximate cost 142 rubles), with its help you can quickly cure lichen.
• Steam your nails in soap and soda water (solution: 1 liter of hot water, 1 teaspoon each of liquid tar soap and baking soda). Wipe dry.
• Take an adhesive plaster and stick it around the sore nail, which will prevent the drug from getting on healthy skin.
• Apply the product to the sore spot in a thick layer, and apply a patch on top.
• After 4 days, remove the adhesive plaster, steam your nails in a soap-soda solution and remove the exfoliated diseased layer using a nail file.

Pus in lichen

The diseases that people call lichen are grouped by dermatologists into one group of skin diseases. With lichen, the upper balls of the skin are affected.

Purulent lichen differs in that through the pus contained inside the abscess, the disease is transmitted to other people. A depigmented yellowish-pink spot or scars remain at the site of formation.

Treatment of purulent lichen is long-term. In 8 out of 10 cases, a purulent abscess requires complex therapy.

What kind of lichen has a purulent form?

It is important to know that all types of the disease can cause a relapse in the future.

Among the main types of lichen - red, pink, tinea, pityriasis versicolor, ringworm, solar, feline and tubular - not all can have a purulent form. Ringworm is most often characterized by ulcers. The pustules have light-colored pus inside.

With herpes zoster, abscess papules appear on a person's skin. Abscesses are located on the peritoneum and ribs. Pityriasis versicolor becomes abscessive if you do not attach importance to it and the disease continues. The entire body is covered with pustules with a diameter of 3 mm.

In tropical lichen alba, a skin blister occurs as a result of a fungal infection. The inside of the abscess is filled with discolored pus. With atypical pityriasis rosea, the formation of ulcers with oozing is possible. As a complication after weeping lichen, a purulent form occurs.

Then an abscess forms on the body. The liquid inside the abscess is cloudy and gives off an unpleasant aroma.

Causes of ulcers

The etiology of the occurrence of lichen abscess depends on what form of the disease has become purulent. Sometimes the etiology of the disease remains unclear, as with shingles. Then the doctor prescribes a full examination of the body. Common causes of lichen abscess are:

• Purulent lichen can also appear from a simple allergic reaction.
  weakening of the immune system;
• viral and infectious infections;
• hypothermia;
• taking medications for a long time;
• allergic reactions;
• frequent colds;
• low level of stress resistance;
• malfunction of an internal organ;
• genetic predisposition.

Symptoms of the disease

Although the purulent form is caused by different factors and microorganisms, their symptoms are similar. With abscessed shingles, 2 days before the appearance of acne, the person feels chills, the temperature rises, and diarrhea occurs. Ulcers appear on the 5th day.

At first, the pus inside is light in color, then becomes cloudy. On the 10th day, a crust forms on the abscess and it dries out. With the pityriasis purulent follicular form, severe itching occurs.

The abscess causes increased temperature, sometimes exacerbating diseases that a person has (gastrointestinal tract, endocrine system).

Atypical pink purulent lichen has its own symptoms: the ulcers become wet, and scars will remain in place of the abscesses. Lymph nodes in the neck become enlarged.

Ringworm purulent pus has a yellowish color, but if the crust of the abscess is touched, then cloudy contents will quickly appear. When contacting water, patients experience severe itching, itching, and sometimes severe pain.

Almost always, with a purulent form of the disease, the liquid inside the abscess has a cloudy structure and gives off an unpleasant aroma.

Therapy of the disease

Since purulent lichen is an infectious disease, treatment of pustules should follow immediately. Initially, you need to strengthen your immune system.

During the hour of treatment for purulent lichen, you need to adhere to a diet.

The abscess will not go away on its own. Therapy requires a long time and patience. It is better to begin treatment for herpes zoster by observing rest. It is important to stick to your diet: eat more fruits and drink fruit juices. If festering wounds in the shingles form have formed on the face or neck, then take the medications that are presented in the table:

Pityriasis suppurativa responds better to treatment with ointments and creams. An antifungal drug with internal and external effects is used in combination - Lamisil with Dermazol or Nizoral with Sporagal. Be sure to use a disinfectant solution - “Iodine”, “Salicylic alcohol”.

It is better to treat pityriasis versicolor with the help of medications - Ketocanazole or Mycozoral ointment, Amyclone solution, Mycospora cream. Apply the product 1-2 times a day. For atypical pityriasis rosea, purulent manifestations should be treated with an antibiotic and an antiallergic agent.

If the ulcers are located on the head, then you can use Nizoral or Sebozol shampoo.

Pityriasis rosea

Pityriasis rosea, or Gibert's disease, can occur at any age. Medicine truly does not know what causes it. There are also differing opinions about whether it is possible to become infected with this type of lichen from a sick person.

The disease manifests itself as follows: a round spot with bright pink contours appears on the skin. It is called maternal plaque. In the middle of the plaque, the skin may peel slightly and look like small scales.

Over time, smaller spots appear on the body, sometimes very small. They appear on the shoulders, on the back and chest, on the arms and legs. It happens that only one large spot appears. The patient may be bothered by itching, pain, fatigue, and deterioration in general health.

After a month or a month and a half, the disease goes away on its own. First, the general condition improves, spots disappear from the skin.

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How to treat?

Treatment for pityriasis rosea is usually not required. If a person is very bothered by itching, a dermatologist may prescribe antihistamines. An important condition for a quick recovery is a healthy diet. Eliminate alcoholic drinks, strong tea and coffee, fatty and fried foods, as well as sweets and chocolate from your diet.

Basic principles of treatment

Many people are interested in, if a person is diagnosed with lichen, how to treat the disease? In any case, without correct diagnosis, correct treatment is simply impossible.

With improper therapy, there is a risk of simply starting the disease, and it will develop into a more complex form and cause complications.

Treatment should in any case be comprehensive and carried out under the supervision of an experienced dermatologist. If a contagious form of the disease is diagnosed, the person must be completely isolated from society. The patient must be provided with personal hygiene products.

For ringworm, the hair on the head is shaved, antimycotics are prescribed, and the skin is treated with antifungal ointments and corticosteroids. If the patient is bothered by severe itching, antihistamines may be prescribed.

When treating lichen, it is very important to carry out immunotherapy, since the speed of recovery and the duration of treatment depend on the strength of the immune system.

Shingles is usually treated with antiviral drugs. The affected areas are lubricated with ointments and disinfectant solutions, which prevent the appearance of suppuration.

The patient with this disease may experience severe itching and pain. In this case, he is prescribed novocaine blockade and reflexology.

Remember that the disappearance of external manifestations of the disease does not mean complete elimination of lichen; it is necessary to undergo a second check at a skin and venous dispensary.

It is very important to take tests and undergo additional examination after the course of treatment. This way you can make sure that you have overcome this unpleasant illness.

Repeated tests should be taken with special attention if lichen is found in a child. It is worth carrying out the correct treatment so that you do not have to start it all over again.

Ringworm of unknown origin

In this section of the article we will talk about those forms of lichen, in the study of which medical scientists were unable to accurately determine the cause of their origin. Experts were able to find out that similar skin pathologies occur in people who have suffered stress, suffered from hypothermia, or used antibiotics for a long time.

Pityriasis rosea

Another name for the pathology: Zhiber's disease. The disease is not contagious and has symptoms similar to those of the above-described pityriasis versicolor. Typically, pityriasis rosea appears in people with weakened immune systems, after hypothermia and a respiratory viral infection.

The initial stage of development of pityriasis rosea manifests itself with the following symptoms:

• Initially, one red spot with a diameter of 2 cm or more appears on the skin (any part of the body, rarely on the face).
• A small red rash then appears all over the body.

The disease lasts at least 6 weeks, but in the absence of adequate treatment it can drag on for six months.

Since the exact cause of pityriasis rosea has not been established, doctors can treat it according to different schemes; when creating them, specialists take into account the age and general health of the patient. The most frequently prescribed drugs in the first days of the disease:

• Erythromycin tablets - an antibiotic should be taken every 6 hours, 1-2 tablets. The medicine relieves inflammation, reduces the number of rashes, and speeds up recovery. It should not be taken for more than 5 days.
• Acyclovir tablets are taken in the first hours of illness (1 tablet 5 times a day), later its effect is considered ineffective. The drug prevents the spread of rash elements throughout the body and helps the spots disappear.
• Antihistamine "Tavegil" - take 1 capsule in the morning and evening to relieve itching.
• Ultraviolet irradiation (UVR) is carried out daily in the first 5 days of the disease in order to destroy pathogens.

At home, calendula ointment helps relieve the symptoms of pityriasis rosea.

Ingredients:

1. Calendula flowers - 5 tsp.
2. Vaseline - 1 tsp.

How to prepare: chop the flowers, mix them with Vaseline to obtain a homogeneous composition. Store the ointment in a cool place.

How to use: Apply a thick layer of the product to inflamed skin every evening.

Result: the medicine softens and moisturizes the skin, promotes its healing.

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A chronic skin disease characterized by a wide variety of rashes. The elements of the rash are dense red nodules. They appear not only on the skin, but also on the mucous membrane of the mouth, involving the border of the lips. The disease is not contagious.

It most often appears in people who have suffered a nervous disorder (lichen rash occurs in the area where the nerve trunks are located - the lower back, ribs). Pathology can be transmitted hereditarily and arise as a result of intoxication of the body.

The initial stage of lichen planus is manifested by symptoms that the patient does not even think to associate with the process of the appearance of the skin disease:

• General malaise of the body.
• Increased fatigue.
• Nervous overexcitation.

A week later, the first elements of a rash form on the body. At first they have the same color as healthy skin, then they become red-violet. Rashes can occur without previous symptoms.

Lichen nodules immediately cover large areas of the skin or cluster closely in one place, and later spread throughout the body. The rash can be very itchy, causing the patient to have trouble sleeping and become irritable.

To cure the initial stage of lichen planus, doctors use:

• "Tigazon", "Etretinate", "Isotretinoin" are systemic retinoids. The drugs help improve tissue nutrition and their rapid recovery.
• “Zyrtec”, “Suprastin”, “Loratadine” - medications relieve itching and swelling, improve sleep.
• Tincture of valerian, motherwort, peony - remedies contribute to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
• “Hydrocortisone”, “Flumetasone” - hormonal ointments quickly relieve itching, swelling, redness, and help the rash disappear.

Traditional methods of treating lichen planus involve the use of sea buckthorn oil. How to use:

1. On mucous membranes. Treat the rash on the mucous membrane with sea buckthorn oil 2 - 3 times a day until recovery.
2. On the skin of the body. Take a gauze pad, soak it in oil and apply to the sore skin for 20 minutes. Carry out the procedure morning and evening until the skin is completely restored.

Result: the oil relieves inflammation, disinfects the wound, improves local immunity, and accelerates wound healing.

The disease is not infectious. Most often it affects people aged 15 to 45 years.

The pathology occurs due to the malfunction of the body's immune cells, which emerge from the lower layers of the skin into the upper layers and cause inflammation and provoke the proliferation of epidermal cells. Squamous lichen can affect any part of the body.

The appearance of scaly lichen manifests itself with the following symptoms:

• Initially, single dense pimples of red or pink color form on the skin. They have a regular round shape and size 1 - 2 mm.
• Gradually, the papules increase in size and become covered with white scales.
• The scales consist of dead epidermal cells and are easily removed with nails. Beneath them is bright red, thin, shiny skin, with capillaries visible through it.
• Psoriatic papules are gradually surrounded by inflamed pink rims, which define the area of ​​their growth.

Since psoriasis (squamous lichen) cannot be completely cured, doctors prescribe medications to their patients that can relieve exacerbations in the initial and subsequent stages of the disease:

• Retinoids. They reduce the intensity of keratinocyte division and promote the maturation of the surface layer of the skin (“Tigazon”, “Neotigazon”).
• Immunosuppressants. Suppress excessive immune activity, which promotes increased cell division (Sandimmune, Neoral).
• Antihistamines. The drugs relieve itching, which most often has a psychogenic origin (Suprastin, Diphenhydramine).
• Local medications. Disinfect and soften the skin, help remove white crusts (Sulfur and Naftalan ointment).

Ingredients:

1. Flax seeds - 500 g.
2. Water - 10 l.

How to cook: put the seeds in an enamel pan, add water, bring to a boil and turn off the heat. Let the broth brew for 15 - 20 minutes. Strain.

How to use: pour the broth into the bath, when the liquid reaches a comfortable temperature for your body, lie down in it and relax.

Result: flaxseed decoction relieves inflammation, envelops and soothes the skin.

Types of lichen in people - what are they? Photos, symptoms and treatment

Ringworm is an infectious disease that affects one or several areas of the human body at once, called lichen. This infection is a contagious skin disease that is transmitted through household contact. Children and people with weak immune systems are most susceptible to this infection.

The main signs of lichen are:

1. Disturbance in skin pigmentation.
2. The appearance of spots of different shades.
3. Peeling of the skin in damaged areas.
4. Itching.
5. Hair loss.

Types and their features

Before diagnosing yourself with this disease, you should consult a dermatologist. Only a specialist can diagnose a particular disease and prescribe the correct treatment accordingly.

Red flat

The appearance of small lumps on the human body signals that this type of disease has settled in the body. The spots that appear are very itchy and itchy. Doctors have found that lichen planus is not a dangerous disease, since it is not transmitted from a sick person to a healthy person.

Pink

A small pink spot appears on a person’s skin , which provokes the appearance of oval-shaped plaques.

Shearer

It is an infectious disease caused by fungi. This type of lichen is transmitted not only from a sick person to a healthy person, but also from infected animals. The disease is characterized by the appearance of one or several spots on the body, resembling dried crusts.

The name “clipping” comes from the fact that the hair on the damaged area looks like it has been trimmed.

girdling

are most susceptible to this disease. This can happen at a time when the immune system is weakened. Shingles is accompanied by rashes in the intercostal space and severe itching. This type differs from all others in its severe pain.

Pityriasis

The main provocateurs of the appearance of this type of disease are hormonal changes , as well as existing diseases of the digestive tract. At risk are women aged 40 to 60 years, as well as diabetics.

Microsporia

A fungus called Microsporium canis is the causative agent of this disease. As a rule, carriers of this fungus are animals and pets are no exception. Children's bodies are most susceptible to this disease.

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Pathogens of different types

This insidious disease is provoked by microscopic fungi that penetrate the human body:

1. Anthropophilic fungi are easily transmitted from a sick person to a healthy person or through household items belonging to the patient. Such mushrooms can pass to a healthy person through a handshake, hats, door handles, combs, etc.
2. Zooanthropophilic fungi are transmitted from a sick animal. Often, young children are most susceptible to injury, since they are in close contact with street animals. But pets are not immune from such a scourge, so you need to regularly examine and bathe your pets.
3. Haemophilus fungi live on the ground. Young children and gardeners are especially susceptible to the disease.

The parasitic fungus cannot penetrate the body of a person with strong immunity. As soon as the protective functions are reduced, parasitic fungi actively multiply. Symptoms of the disease directly depend on the fungus parasitizing the human body and on the immunity that resists.

The causative agent of shingles can also be herpes, which is the cause of shingles in an adult. Reduced immunity provokes the virus to become active, which is the cause of this or that disease.

General treatments and recommendations

Don't put off treatment until later! The simplest thing you can do if you find suspicious spots is to consult a doctor. It is almost impossible to independently determine the disease, since many diseases are not recognized immediately and additional tests will be required.

While a person independently treats one disease, his illness becomes chronic, and the money spent on medicine can be considered wasted. Well, who is to blame for this? Only a person who was irresponsible about his own health.

Relying on the advice of people on various forums, a person puts his health at risk:

1. Firstly , what suits one patient is completely unsuitable for another.
2. Secondly , many drugs are outdated or ineffective.
3. Thirdly, when resorting to traditional methods of treating lichen, a person will not notice any changes, but there have been cases where the situation has worsened significantly.

Local treatment involves various ointments and creams that are applied to the affected areas of the body. These medications contain substances that promote healing and also reduce itching and burning.

If a person has larger lesions that affect a significant part of the body, then antibiotics are also taken along with ointments.

Possible complications and prevention

Many patients experience no complications at all after the disease. Proper treatment can save a person from negative consequences.

But in some cases, a person periodically still encounters complications of this disease, among them are:

1. Symptoms of neuralgia.
2. Deterioration of vision and hearing.
3. Myocarditis.
4. Viral pneumonia.
5. Infectious diseases of the skin.

Treating complications is not so easy. It may take years to restore impaired functions, but do not despair, it all depends on the protective functions of the body.

Complications after pityriasis rosea are minor. In rare cases, infection may occur after scratching damaged areas on the body. A person who has had ringworm may experience that the hair on the damaged area of ​​the scalp will not grow back.

Prevention:

1. Since lichen is an easily transmitted disease , and almost every family has pets, first of all you need to pay due attention to caring for them. If lichen is found on a pet, then this disease should be treated urgently, and for now, contact with the animal should be minimized.
2. cats or dogs living on the street, no matter how beautiful and cute they are.
3. Every time you come home , you should wash your hands thoroughly and not touch your head beforehand.
4. You should also not lean your head on the backs of seats in public transport.
5. If someone in the family is sick with shingles , you should provide him with an individual comb, washcloth and bed linen. After the person is cured, it is best to throw away these accessories and replace them with new ones.
6. Also, you should pay attention to your own nutrition , which should be complete, containing healthy vitamins and minerals.

Stressful situations, hereditary predisposition, and lack of vitamins can also trigger lichen infection. To never encounter such an unpleasant disease, you should take care of your health and the health of your loved ones.

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Lichen planus

Lichen planus can be caused by stress, decreased immunity, chronic foci of infection in the body (for example, chronic sinusitis). Sometimes this type of lichen occurs due to prolonged allergic irritations.

Lichen planus appears as polygonal spots on the skin of red and purple color. They can be located on different parts of the body, but most often appear in the folds: on the elbows and under the knees, in the groin, under the armpits. The spots on the skin may coalesce into large areas called plaques. They itch and cause discomfort.

Sometimes red flat fungus manifests itself as severe peeling of the skin, which takes on a scaly appearance. They are usually oval or round spots with white plaques.

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In most cases, lichen also appears on the mucous membrane of the mouth, and sometimes the nails are affected. Painful white or red spots appear in the oral cavity, and the gums swell. Sharp pain is felt in irritated areas while eating and drinking. If the legs are affected, they become brittle and rougher. Deep grooves appear on the nails. In advanced cases, the nail plate may move away from the finger.

Treatment methods

Treatment of lichen planus consists, first of all, of eliminating the source of infection, allergies and other causes. Hormonal magicians are also prescribed to relieve symptoms of inflammation, itching, etc. Sometimes antihistamines are prescribed. If such treatment does not produce results, more serious methods are used, such as immunosuppressants.

Since this is a chronic disease, symptoms may recur after some time. To prevent the disease, it is necessary to treat other chronic diseases and foci of infection in the human body, take vitamins, and avoid allergens in food and the environment.

Pathogens of different types

This insidious disease is provoked by microscopic fungi that penetrate the human body:

1. Anthropophilic fungi are easily transmitted from a sick person to a healthy person or through household items belonging to the patient. Such mushrooms can pass to a healthy person through a handshake, hats, door handles, combs, etc.
2. Zooanthropophilic fungi are transmitted from a sick animal. Often, young children are most susceptible to injury, since they are in close contact with street animals. But pets are not immune from such a scourge, so you need to regularly examine and bathe your pets.
3. Haemophilus fungi live on the ground. Young children and gardeners are especially susceptible to the disease.

The parasitic fungus cannot penetrate the body of a person with strong immunity. As soon as the protective functions are reduced, parasitic fungi actively multiply. Symptoms of the disease directly depend on the fungus parasitizing the human body and on the immunity that resists.

Question answer

What vitamins should you take for pityriasis rosea?

Vitamins B, A and C. They provide the skin with strong immunity, normal moisture, and promote the regeneration of its tissues.

If a person had chickenpox as a child, is it true that he or she may develop shingles?

Yes maybe. Both diseases are caused by the same virus. In a person who once had chickenpox, the virus remains in the body in an inactive state. Under favorable conditions (severe weakening of the immune system), the virus is activated and manifests itself on the body in the form of shingles.

Why does pityriasis versicolor take a chronic form (appears several times a year after treatment)?

This happens to people who tried to cure this form of skin disease on their own. And also with those to whom the disease has been inherited.

What should you eat if you have lichen planus so that the rashes are not so noticeable?

Recommended Products:

• Boiled, fresh, baked vegetables (carrots, beets, cucumbers, white cabbage). Fruits (apples, pears, bananas). "Borjomi", spring water. River fish. Porridge (buckwheat, corn and barley grits, oatmeal). Dairy products. Olive and sunflower oil. Lean meat (rabbit, chicken, beef).

Prohibited products:

• Smoked meats. Sea fish. Fat meat. Spicy seasonings. Conservation. Citrus. Coffee, black tea. Delicious baked goods.

After lichen planus was cured (it was on the oral mucosa), on the inside of the cheek, periodically, for several years in a row, ulcers appear, do not hurt, and go away on their own. What could it be? Which doctor should I contact?

Since lichen planus is a chronic disease, perhaps this is how its periods of exacerbation manifest themselves. In this case, you should consult a dentist for the purpose of sanitation of the oral cavity (health improvement), and then to the doctor who treated this lichen.

General treatments and recommendations

Don't put off treatment until later! The simplest thing you can do if you find suspicious spots is to consult a doctor. It is almost impossible to independently determine the disease, since many diseases are not recognized immediately and additional tests will be required.

While a person independently treats one disease, his illness becomes chronic, and the money spent on medicine can be considered wasted. Well, who is to blame for this? Only a person who was irresponsible about his own health.

Relying on the advice of people on various forums, a person puts his health at risk:

1. Firstly, what suits one patient may not suit another at all.
2. Secondly, many drugs are outdated or ineffective.
3. Thirdly, when resorting to traditional methods of treating lichen, a person will not notice any changes, but there have been cases where the situation has worsened significantly.

Local treatment involves various ointments and creams that are applied to the affected areas of the body. These medications contain substances that promote healing and also reduce itching and burning.

If a person has larger lesions that affect a significant part of the body, then antibiotics are also taken along with ointments.

Pityriasis versicolor

This disease has many names: solar, spotted, tubular, colored, multicolored dermatoses. It usually occurs in teenagers and men, and is more common in warm climates. The disease is caused by several types of yeast-like fungi. It is contagious provided that common hygiene items are used: towels, bed linen, etc.

The disease begins with the appearance of dark red or brown spots and rashes. They appear mainly on the neck, chest, back, and sometimes affect the forearms. The spots may peel a little. A person is also worried about other symptoms: itching, excessive sweating, discomfort.

It is typical that areas of skin with rashes become lighter in color than the rest of healthy skin. The pathogen at the cellular level negatively affects the skin’s ability to produce melanin when exposed to sunlight. As the disease progresses, the affected areas become similar to leopard skin. The skin remains patchy even several months after recovery.

Treatment options

Treatment for pityriasis versicolor in humans consists of topical application of antifungal agents to the affected skin. Be sure to consult a dermatologist to find out how to treat ringworm in each case. If the disease is acute, it becomes necessary to take antifungal agents orally. The doctor may also prescribe products to restore skin pigmentation.

What to remember

1. The initial stage of lichen manifests itself in different ways, this is due to the existence of several types of skin pathology.
2. Ringworm can be viral, fungal, or of unknown origin.
3. The growth of an infectious focus can begin with a small spot or pimple.
4. Timely treatment of lichen spots prevents their increase and spread of the disease to healthy areas of the body.
5. The initial stage of skin disease is best treated with both medications and folk remedies.