Among the available types of dermatological diseases, lichen occupies the main position in terms of the abundance of manifestations and the breadth of distribution. Its occurrence can be localized in different areas of the skin of the body. However, as often as possible, lesions of the skin that are characteristic of depriving foci occur in the neck area.
In this case, patients develop itchy rashes, accompanied by peeling, which, in the absence of proper therapy, quickly transforms into open scratches that require difficult, complex treatment (you can see the photo depriving a person from the neck in the article).
Kinds
In the event that a peeling red speck has formed in the neck area, this is most likely a lichen disease provoked by a pathological viral infection. In the neck area, such varieties of the disease are often localized:
- ringworm;
- pityriasis;
- pink;
- red surface.
It is not enough to be able to recognize what lichen looks like, it is much more significant to determine its etiology, since the basics of cure in certain cases vary significantly.
In the case of lichen in the neck, it is more correct to immediately visit a dermatologist. It is important to choose the appropriate treatment regimen, since an untreated disease has the feature of recurring in the future.
Reasons for the appearance
The main factor in the appearance of the described pathology is considered infections that affect the human body in contact with previously infected animals or people.
The highest risk of infection in people with weak immunity, the elderly and children. In addition, those who previously had a history of serious chronic illnesses are at risk.
Among the pathogens that cause lichen in the body, there are:
- viral infections;
- fungal infections (anthropophilic, geophilic, zooanthropophilic).
The human body is more susceptible to the following types of depriving:
- Ringworm, localized on the scalp and neck, and in some cases, moving to the shoulder area and face. For this type of disease, features such as the formation of convex red or scarlet spots, which have a distinct form on the neck and other parts of the body, are characteristic. The formation of the disease is accompanied by itching and peeling. Infection, as a rule, is carried out by contact with people and animals, carriers of lichen.
- Microsporia - this type of lichen is excited by a fungal disease, pets are considered carriers. Particularly common disease between children, they are more likely to come into close contact with cats and dogs. When the skin is affected by microsporia near the neck, a rounded figure of a speck appears with a clearly shown annular edge. The skin in the affected area turns pink, covered with scales. But this type of lichen does not cause itching.
- Pityriasis or multicolor lichen is a disease excited by a fungal infection and localized in the cervical zone. The reasons for the risk of pityriasis versicolor are considered to be high sweating and particular sensitivity to a warm tropical or subtropical climate. One of the features of the disease is the appearance of spots of different colors on the neck and surface of the skin of the trunk.
But other varieties of lichen are also found, for example, shingles or scarlet flat, and in some cases the clinical situation of this disease becomes an indicator that a person develops scaly lichen.
Ringworm
This is the most common lichen disease that passes from person to person, develops in contact with a sick animal or infected object.
Signs of lichen on the neck (the photo of the manifestations of which you can see in the article) begin with the fact that in this place there are rounded spots with distinct edges and a pinkish color. Then itching appears, and formations grow, affecting new areas.
In the foci, a flaky silver coating forms, which is separated from the skin. In the event that the spots grow and the disease passes to the area of the head under the hair, then the latter will begin to fall out. If you do not see a doctor in time, the foci will become inflamed and fester.
It should be noted that with the appearance of ringworm on the neck of a child or adult, it is important to prevent the development of the disease, since it will be much more difficult to treat it.
Pink lichen
When lichen and spots appear in the neck, the patient is disturbed by the following symptoms:
- One formation appears, which is called the "initial spot."
- The number of entities is increasing.
- The foci of education have a pinkish color.
- The spots peel off, itch and cause inconvenience to the diseased.
- The general condition is worsening.
- Cervical lymph nodes increase.
- The temperature rises.
Pityriasis
The main factor in the appearance of this kind of pathology is fungal infection. First, foci appear on the neck, which represent a variety of shapes and sizes. The formations grow and unite with each other, peeling is noticeable in their plane, the patient, in general, is not disturbed by uncomfortable feelings. It is not easy to cure such a pathology, when diagnosing pityriasis versicolor, you need to strictly adhere to the treatment regimen and be guided by absolutely all the doctor's prescriptions.
Red flat
Until then, it was not possible to establish the etiology of the appearance of such a disease. Doctors associate the development of the disease with immune pathologies, viral infections, problems with internal organs. The patient is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- the formation on the skin of a large number of reddish foci;
- Concerned about intense irritation and discomfort;
- the formation has a ring-shaped, erimatous, warty and erosive-ulcerative form.
Psoriasis is a lichen?
Psoriasis, the symptoms and extent of which actually looks like lichen, belongs to a non-infectious disease and is not transmitted by tactile or other kind of contact. However, it is often called scaly lichen, due to the identical medical picture. But the differences between infectious cases of depriving and what can be seen in patients with a history of psoriasis are quite significant.
Psoriasis is incurable - only a lasting remission of the disease can be achieved. Moreover, in many situations, hormonal substances are used in the treatment of this disease. And if infectious or fungal types are detected in the body, antihistamines, antifungals, and antiviral drugs are included in the course of treatment.
Diagnostics
The arisen red spot on the neck must be examined by a competent doctor in a laboratory. In order to establish the type of pathogenic fungus, apply:
- Scraping taken from the plane of lichen, its flaky particles.
- Specially created wood bulb.
- Check for liquid bubbles.
- Examination under the microscope.
- General tests.
Treatment
Before proceeding to the treatment of depriving on the neck, you need to find out its nature. To do this, pass the samples to a laboratory study. After the irritant has been identified, the dermatologist prescribes therapy. If the lesions are small and the disease is in its infancy, then topical substances such as ointments, creams, gels and sprays are suitable. The following antifungal agents have well characterized themselves:
- “Ketoconazole”;
- Cyclopirox;
- "Bifonazole";
- "Itraconazole".
In advanced cases, more serious, systemic drugs are used: Griseofulvin or Terbinafine. These are potent antifungal tablets for oral use. They have a large number of limitations and side effects, for this reason the therapy is conducted only under the supervision of a doctor.
Red lichen planus is treated according to a different scheme. Antihistamines are prescribed to the patient, helping to remove puffiness, relieve scabies and discomfort. With an exacerbated course, corticosteroids are prescribed. In the event that the patient is unable to fall asleep due to discomfort, the doctor will prescribe sleeping pills. In order for the foci not to become inflamed and less scratched, disinfecting ointments and gels are used to lubricate the affected areas.
In addition, in order to accelerate the therapeutic result, the patient should strengthen immunity, limit himself to certain foods, normalize the daily routine. If you follow the advice of a specialist, the symptoms of the disease will cease to disturb, and the patient will recover.
Alternative methods of treatment
Traditional medicine can also offer enough remedies to cure lichen. In particular:
- Ringworm can be treated well with compresses with cranberry juice, which has a pronounced disinfecting effect.
- Homemade cream can be made from apple cider vinegar and mustard powder. Honey masks can also be helpful. Add them from a beet broth or grated beets to increase their influence.
- Compresses from cabbage leaves and sour cream will help relieve itching and inflammation, usually associated with dermatological rashes.
- Effectively promotes the healing of affected skin is a medicine based on calendula flowers. You can make it yourself, by mixing the powder of dried inflorescences with petroleum jelly or another oil base (sea buckthorn or olive oil).
- The antifungal and antiviral features of milkweed juice are well known. It can quickly cleanse the skin of spots and rashes.
- Nettle broth taken internally helps to improve the patient's condition and bring healing closer to absolutely all types of lichen.
Sensitive to various inflammations, the neck area is often subjected to the formation of rashes, including those associated with the occurrence of viral or fungal types of lichen in the body. However, whatever the factor of the appearance of dermatoses, it is necessary to determine their roots as soon as possible and prescribe therapy, which will make it possible to alleviate the patient's position.