Multicolored lichen

This disease is also called pungent lichen and sun fungus, because the spots in color and shape resemble bran, and the disease manifests most often under the influence of sunlight, or after a tanning bed. But still, the name of the multi-colored lichen characterizes the disease best - the spots at first have a reddish-pink tinge, then the colors of coffee with milk turn out, and under the influence of ultraviolet lighten, pale with tanned skin.

The causes of the appearance of a multicolored lichen

As a rule, the patient has several causes at once, which provoked the appearance of a pityriasis or a multicolored lichen. The fungus of the species Pityrpsporum orbiculare or Malassezia furfur affects the horny layer of the skin and does not extend in depth, in the normal state the body is able to resist infection, but if there are any health problems, the lichen starts to attack.

The reasons for the varicolored lichen can be the following:

• excessive sweating ;
• a special composition of sweat that promotes the development of microorganisms;
• stress and high physical activity;
• hormonal disorders;
• problems in the work of the gastrointestinal tract;
• non-observance of personal hygiene;
• hereditary predisposition.

Symptoms of colorful lichen

If you have small red spots on the body around the hair follicles, which eventually become larger in size, forming large pigmented areas, most likely this is the initial stage of the disease. Sometimes a discoloration of the skin may be accompanied by a slight itch and flaking. Over time, these symptoms go away, and the lichen no longer causes absolutely no discomfort, the spots gradually darken, becoming brownish. Most often, the fungus affects the legs and thighs area, axillary cavities, shoulder complex, chest. In 80% of cases young adolescents and young men are infected.

Than to treat a multicolored deprive?

Pityriasis, or multi-colored lichen requires complex treatment. The first thing you need to do is wash and iron on both sides of bed and underwear, personal clothes of the patient.

Then most often doctors prescribe antimicrobial agents in combination with anti-inflammatory drugs. To the preparations effective against a multi-colored lichen concern the following means:

• Systemic antimycotics in tablets (McMirror, Furazolin);
• medicines of the triazole series (Fluconazole);
• preparations based on selenium sulphide ( Sulsen );
• medications based on imidazole (Sertaconazole, Ketaconazole).

An important role in the treatment of varicolored lichen plays a constant maintenance of body purity, compliance with diet and the rejection of synthetic tissues. It is recommended to eat more fruits, vegetables and cereals, temporarily giving up meat of fatty varieties, sweet and buttery pastries.

In order to exclude the possibility of infection, you should change bedding, underwear as often as possible, and wash the patient's clothes separately from the things of other members of the family. Scientists do not give an unambiguous answer, infectious varicose or not, but such precautions will not harm.

Preventive measures are also very important. If you already had a multicolored lichen, finally insure yourself from the repeated development of the disease is impossible. Doctors recommend the following rules throughout life:

1. Several times a year, for a month, instead of a shower gel, use Nizoral shampoo, or another cosmetic with a pronounced antifungal effect. After the end of the preventive course, wash it afterwards.
2. In time to carry out the necessary hygienic procedures, use antiperspirant.
3. Avoid intensive physical exertion and exhausting sports.