Type of deprivation will be determined by a doctor

Diseases characterized by similar manifestations: pruritus, inflamed and flaking color spots on the skin - are united by such a general concept as lichen. The causative agents are viruses or fungi, which are able to live for years in the human body, not betraying themselves. But if suddenly there is a malfunction of the immune system, then the active multiplication of "quiet" microorganisms and the appearance of unwanted rashes on the skin.

The appearance of lichen can be triggered by a weakening of immunity, viral infections, hypothermia, stress, long-term use of antibiotics. There are many varieties of this disease.

Pink lichen is one and infectious-allergic diseases, in which on the body appear rounded peeling spots of pink color. The cause of the occurrence is not clear. There are people of any age who are ill. This type of lichen is not very contagious, but cases of transmission through personal hygiene products (bast, hairbrush, towel) are noted. Favorable factors for the development of the disease are cold and hypothermia, most likely, it is connected with this burst of disease in the autumn and spring periods.

Shingles - a kind of depriving, provoked by activation of the "sleeping" chicken pox virus. There may be a fever and general intoxication. Older people are more often ill. A healthy child after contact with such a person falls ill with chicken pox (chickenpox).

Pityriasis (multicolored) lichen is caused by a fungus living in the epidermis (in the stratum corneum). To favorable factors for the development of this disease include increased sweating and seborrhea. This type of lichen is most common in countries with a hot climate. Transfer of the pathogen is possible through a common bed, clothes, linen. When infected with colorful lichen on the back, neck, chest appear small brown spots, which eventually increase in size, merging into the so-called "geographical outlines."

With ringworm affected areas of smooth skin, scalp, nails. The causative agents are the mushrooms trichophytons, which are located in the middle of the hair and in the epidermis of the skin. Infection is transmitted by contacting, as well as through clothing, linen, combs, headgear. Children are more often ill. The disease is very contagious, epidemics are possible.

Ringworm, treatment (photo can be seen) which is carried out by daily treatment with special preparations of affected areas and taking antifungal medicines, can retreat or take a chronic form. In this case, it will last for years, and the sick person will remain the source of infection for others.

Determine the type of lichen and prescribe his treatment is capable only of a specialist. The main principles of therapy are aimed at increasing and strengthening the body's immune forces. According to popular advice it is not recommended to wash with a washcloth and soap if you have lichen. Treatment: ointment from flowers of calendula, juice of milkweed, decoction of buckwheat groats (all this is applied to affected areas of the skin). In addition, antibiotics, corticosteroids are prescribed. Treatment is carried out only according to the doctor's prescription.