Various dermatological inflammatory diseases, which are caused by fungi or viruses, are united in one large group of pathologies - lichen. Some of its types are absolutely not contagious, whereas most are easily transmitted from one person to another.
It is important to recognize the deprivation in time - treatment at home will be more effective and will lead to recovery sooner if it starts in the early stages of the disease.
Treatment in the home of pink and shingles
Pink lichen or lichen Zhibera is not contagious and does not require specific therapy. It disappears on its own within 1-1.5 months. It is possible to accelerate this process if we take immunomodulators and vitamin complexes.
Tinea is provoked by the same virus as chicken pox. Therefore, his main treatment is the use of antiviral drugs, in particular - Acyclovir. Symptomatic therapy is to take:
- antihistamines (Diazolin, Zodak);
- anti-inflammatory analgesics (Nimesil, Paracetamol);
- by appointment of a doctor - sedatives and tranquilizers.
Effective treatment at home of multi-colored or sunny lichens
The described form of the disease is also called pityriasis, its pathogens are yeast-like fungi. Accordingly, the therapy is to take systemic antimycotic drugs (Fluconazole, Rumikoz) and apply local antifungal agents (Exoderyl, Lamisil).
Additionally, special hygienic cosmetics are used to restore the normal pH-balance of the skin.
Proper treatment of red and flat lichen at home
Flat red lichen refers to viral pathologies, so its therapy involves the use of such drugs:
- antiviral - Acyclovir, Cycloferon;
- antihistamines - Suprastin, Tavegil;
- corticosteroid ointments - Sinaflan, Acriderm.
At the same time, it is important to prevent secondary infections, using vitamins, immunomodulators.
Eczema or mokuschy deprive requires long and complex treatment with the use of potent hormonal drugs, which can appoint only a doctor, in conjunction with anti-allergic drugs.
Treatment of ringworm and squamous lice at home
Trichophytosis and microsporia, provoked by fungi, are varieties of ringworm. The disease is very contagious, so isolation of a sick person or an animal, which has become a source of pathology, is mandatory.
Treatment of such a lichen is as follows:
- systemic antifungal drugs - Rumikoz, Itraconazole;
- local medicines - salicylic, tar oil with sulfur, iodine, Mycospores;
- vitamins, means for strengthening immunity.
Psoriasis , also called scaly lichen, is not contagious, but it also does not respond to therapy. You can only control its symptoms by regular application of special ointments (Cloveit, Skin-Cap), and improve overall health.