Often people have various kinds of skin diseases. Many do not even realize that they are infected with something, and therefore do not turn to dermatologists. For example, pink lichen often has a seasonal character. And so many people do not think about it. But how is pink lichen treated if it is still found?
This disease manifests itself as a manifestation of small pink spots. They are round or oval in shape. Inside have a small depression. Over time, they become dark brown, a film forms on the spots. Later, the affected area begins to peel off. Most often, the back, hips, shoulders, sides of the body are affected.
How is pink lichen treated in traditional medicine? To begin with, the doctor conducts a visual examination. As a rule, the disease is already visible at the stage of the appearance of spots. A maternal spot will be clearly visible, the remaining lesions will be located symmetrically. To clarify the diagnosis, a dermatologist will make a skin scraping and analysis for the presence of fungus. Also, before you learn how to treat pink lichen, you need to take a general blood test, and a skin biopsy will also be useful.
Often the disease can be confused with ringworm or psoriasis. That is why it is important to pass all the tests. The only way to determine and verify the correctness of the diagnosis. The rash itself is a symptom of many diseases, right up to HIV. Accordingly, in each case, the treatment will be different. Why does pink lichen occur? Doctors cannot give an exact answer. A version is being put forward that the root of the problem is in the herpes virus. But this is definitely not an allergic reaction, not a fungal disease, not a symptom of internal diseases. Now dermatologists agree that this is a viral disease, which is accompanied by flu-like symptoms. In the future, a stable immunity is acquired for this ailment.
Before choosing which ointment to treat pink lichen, think about whether it is worth doing. As a rule, in the absence of serious symptoms, this disease does not require special treatment. Therefore, it is best to consult a doctor to determine if medication is required.
How to treat pink lichen? A photo of the rash will help determine the extent of the disease. In rare cases, the following symptoms appear: headache, loss of appetite, sore throat, runny nose.
How is pink lichen treated at home? You can take warm baths with oatmeal, it is better to choose cotton clothes, as it will not contribute to overheating of the skin. Menthol lotions are recommended to reduce itching. Of the drugs, it is best to choose steroid creams (for example, with hydrocortisone, clobetasol, etc.). You will also need to buy any
antihistamines. They will not reduce the rash, but they will remove the itch. Sunbathing also helps. In winter, for this purpose you can visit the solarium.
How to prevent the development of pink lichen? Since the cause of the disease is unknown, general recommendations should be followed, as with viral ailments. That is, remember the rules of personal hygiene, strengthening immunity.