Red scales on the body: lichen and other types of mycoses

To a special group of risk are those people who do not have red scaly patches on their bodies for a long time. So the fungal infection, eczema and allergy manifest themselves. The first of these diseases today will focus your attention, but with repeated rashes on your hands and feet after eating food, carbonated drinks, juices and medicines, you should contact an allergist.

Mycosis

Mycosis, scientists call a group of diseases that cause pathogenic microscopic fungi. They parasitize on the skin of a person or animal, they feed not only on the epidermis, but also on the particles of the nail plates. At the same time, proteins (the products of their vital activity) are capable of causing an allergic reaction in a living being - red, scaly patches on the body.

Pink lichen

It is considered a viral disease. One of the reasons for its appearance is the reactivation of herpesviruses of the sixth or seventh type, and its provoking factor is the infection of the upper respiratory tract. The pink lichen on the human body shows itself unequivocally: these are red, scaly patches on the body, which constantly itch. Their treatment is carried out by antiviral drugs, which reduce the amount of rashes, reducing them to naught.

Shingles Herpes

When herpes zoster (herpes) on the reddened areas of the skin appear groups of vesicles, which hurt in localized places. Uninformed citizens often confuse them with dermatitis, therefore, self-medication only worsen the situation.

Peregrine lichen

Calls him Malassezia. This fungus affects large areas, and there are red scaly patches on the body only in the chest and back. That it is a fungus, you can not guess right away. This kind of spots is very similar to those that appear in cases of syphilis. Do not panic, looking at the red flaky spots on the body and sinning on the sexual partner, it is better to visit the dermatovenerologist.

Flat lichen

Scaly spots on the body with tubercles of violet tint have polycyclic outlines. This deprivation affects not only the skin, but also the oral cavity, intimate places, hairline, nails.

Inguinal dermatophytosis

Scaly spots on the skin appear in the area of the hips, pubic area and groin. Plaques resembling arcs, flake, forming at the edges pustules and papules. The skin of the trunk and face are also affected. On the last plaque, they elevate their edges, clearly delineating the affected area.

Preventive measures

Prevention of all fungal diseases is an important state measure, as pathogenic fungi are able to withstand the environment. They are not afraid of high temperature, some disinfectants, can "sleep" for years "inside" shoes, in parts of the epidermis. They feel great on wet mats in baths, in solariums, gyms and a swimming pool. If you are going to a sauna with friends, be sure to use an antifungal ointment, such as Exoderil, as a prophylaxis after her visit. After drying your feet, treat the interdigital space and feet.