Pink lichen is an acute skin disease, the nature of whose appearance has not yet been studied. The disease is infectious-allergic. Still it is called roseola peeling or pitiriaz.
How does pink shingles appear?
In the period of colds after a virus infection, pinkish rashes on the skin may begin to appear, and anywhere. First there is one spot, the diameter of which can be more than 2 centimeters. It is called the "mother plaque". The spot starts to itch and itch. The middle of formation through any time becomes yellowish and starts to be shelled.
A few days later on the skin begin to appear multiple spots oval-shaped pinkish color. They are two times smaller than the maternal plaque, they also become yellowish in the middle and it itch, and on the edges there is a pink border.
Until now, drugs that would have acted directly on the causative agent of the infection have not been invented, since it is unknown. Dr. Zhiber, at the end of the 19th century, put forward a hypothesis, true to this day, that, as such, the disease can not be treated, it will pass by itself. But as rashes itch, bring physical and psychological discomfort, it is still advisable to take measures to treat pink lichen.
Treatment of pink lichen in a person with the help of ointments and other means
The disease can last quite a long time - from 4 to 6 weeks. First of all, you need to know that you should not wet the stains, as this can lead to the spread of rashes on a large area of skin.
In addition, during the treatment you need to follow a certain diet, eliminating the sharp and salty foods and those that can cause an allergic reaction. It is also worth taking drugs that increase the body's immunity.
The doctor can prescribe antiallergenic (antihistamine) drugs, and in more severe cases, prescribe antibiotics of a wide spectrum of action .
Outer in pink deprive appoint corticosteroid ointments.
Ointments against pink lichen and their properties:
- Hydrocortisone ointment - well removes the itch, contains glucocorticoids, has a decongestant and antiexudative effect and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
- Oletratrine ointment is a good atribikterialnoe means in the fight against skin infections of various nature. It contains antibiotics such as tetracycline and oleandomycin.
- Sulfur ointment from pink depriving the body prevents the development of microbes, very well fights inflammation. It is advisable to combine it with salicylic acid and birch tar - this significantly increases the effectiveness of therapy.
- Ointment Sinalar - has excellent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Prednisolone ointment - hormonal, has healing and anti-inflammatory properties, the composition includes glucocorticoids.
- Ointment Loriden A - a steroid, a combined remedy, consisting of an antimicrobial, glucocorticosteroid and salicylic acid. It well eliminates the peeling of the skin on the affected areas, has antipruritic, anti-edematous, and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Flucinar - hormonal ointment
against pink depriving, contains glucocorticoids and perfectly eliminates the phenomenon of skin peeling inside plaques, has antipruritic and anti-inflammatory properties. - Pasta Lassara - Salicylic-zinc ointment , has antiseptic antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and drying properties and is able to eliminate redness, making spots on the skin imperceptible.
- Tsindol - ointment based on zinc, very effectively dries the skin, eliminates inflammation, itching, has bactericidal properties and prevents microbes from multiplying.