Lichen - polyetiological diseases of the skin, which manifest themselves in the rash, itching and burning formations. There are many types of such lesions, they all differ from each other in the type of pathogen, type of rash, place of distribution, as well as the degree of severity (eczema - weeping ringworm; trichophytosis - ringworm; pink lichen - pitiriasis, herpes zoster; psoriasis - squamous lichen) . The disease proceeds for a long time, with periods of exacerbation. With a secondary skin lesion, a person has physical and psychological discomfort, as well as aesthetic problems.
Lesion determination
The main cause of lichen on the back is considered a viral or fungal infection. Features of infection by doctors are not defined, since not all people suffering from infectious lesions begin lichen. Long-term problems with protecting the immune system, stress, psycho-emotional overstrain, a predisposition at the genetic level, infectious lesions, physical and emotional problems - all this only increases the risk of lichen.
Depending on the person’s age and gender, the lesion of the lichen can be very different, but the main symptoms of the lesion are the same in each case. The nature of the development of lichen can vary from acute to chronic.
Description of pink lichen
Pink lichen on the back of a person is characterized by an infectious-allergic nature, occurs in people of different ages and is characterized by the appearance of round pink peeling spots on the body.
Pink lichen is not contagious, so it does not apply to family members. But infection can occur when using common accessories if the person’s immune defenses are greatly reduced and they have a respiratory infection. Pink lichen is distinguished by its seasonality, so bursts of its manifestation are observed in spring and autumn. If a person does not have a relapse depriving, then he can not worry, since in his body there is a persistent immunity to damage. Photo depriving on the back is presented below.
At the beginning of the disease, a person has a single spot of a round shape on his back without a characteristic shape (no larger than 3 centimeters), the middle of which on the second day of the lesion changes to a yellow tint. After this formation begins to wrinkle and peel off. After 7-10 days, a large number of the same rashes occur on the skin, but of a smaller size. Lichen spreads, as a rule, along the Langer line (the line of the most severe stretching of the skin). Over time, in the middle of the lesion, intensified peeling begins, and a red border forms on the border of the formation. Itching and burning in this case is not observed.
Incorrect treatment, regular contact with water, heavy sweating only increase the time of development of the disease, although the lesion, as a rule, disappears after a few months. In most cases, the lesion passes on its own without treatment. Patients should not be in the sun for a long time, wear synthetic clothing, or come in contact with water. To eliminate stains on the back, you should start using local preparations with an antibacterial and antifungal effect. Bactericidal solutions, including tinctures of medicinal herbs, help to improve the condition and accelerate the recovery of the body. Most often, these therapies are enough to completely cure the body of pink lichen. The determination of the lesion is carried out through inspection.
Shingles
Shingles on the back is distinguished by its herpetic nature and appears when a specific virus enters the body or in the presence of herpes infection. With shingles, nerve ganglia are activated and characteristic rashes form along the nerve trunks. Such a disease, as a rule, is experienced by adults and the elderly, who regularly experience severe stress or who are susceptible to infection. Shingles can occur in mild and severe form with damage to the central nervous system. Before the development of the disease, a person develops severe soreness near the areas of nerves, and after 3-4 years, skin lesions occur. Photos of shingles on the back of a person allow us to understand how he looks.
The surface of the rashes includes small, multiple vesicles, which are then crusted and begin to peel off strongly. Depending on the form of the disease of the shingles, a person may experience signs of poisoning the body. With the complication of the disease, forecasts from doctors are rather unfavorable.
Clinical picture and treatment
The clinical picture of the disease helps to accurately determine the diagnosis of the disease through visual examination of the patient and a survey of the person. The method of treatment of the lesion will directly depend on the symptoms of the lesion and the general condition of the person, in almost all cases urgent hospitalization of the patient is required. Therapeutic measures should be carried out under the supervision of a neurologist and dermatologist. With severe pain, the patient is prescribed analgesics and sedative drugs. If cerebral disorders occur, then medication begins that helps restore the nervous system.
The use of antiviral immunomodulators is mandatory for all patients with shingles. Treatment with local drugs will consist of applying special antiviral ointments and the prevention of bacterial lesions. The effectiveness of therapeutic measures will directly depend on the form of the disease and the diagnosis.
Pityriasis versicolor
Pityriasis (in other words, color) lichen occurs as a result of skin lesions of a fungal infection. Strong perspiration, exposure to high temperatures on the body, as well as seborrheic lesions - all this creates favorable conditions for the appearance and development of pityriasis versicolor. Most often, women and young people are exposed to him. Outbreaks of the disease occur in the summer when it is hot outside. The defeat begins when using common things with a sick person: combs, hygiene items, a towel. Photo depriving on the back of a person, you can see below.
The first manifestations of the disease consist in a round formation of pink color, after these spots, but of a smaller size, spread over smooth skin, as well as the scalp. With such a lichen, changes in the skin of a non-inflammatory type occur. The spots in this case are painted in a tan shade, if they are irritated, peeling of the skin may begin. Spots on the back, similar to lichen, arising from such a lesion, tend to spread rapidly and merge into larger ones. In this case, a person experiences severe itching and burning, other unpleasant symptoms are not observed. When exposed to ultraviolet radiation on sore spots of the skin, secondary leukoderma occurs.
Diagnosis of the disease occurs through a thorough examination, since in some cases, due to the absence of unpleasant symptoms, such a lesion may simply not be noticed. With a microscope of scraping, the doctor reveals the mycelium and the accumulation of a large number of filamentous fungi. Therapeutic measures include the use of antifungal ointments, tablets, as well as the treatment of the diseased part of the body with salicylic alcohol, which helps the active components of the drugs penetrate deeper into the deeper layers of the epithelium.
To prevent the appearance of pityriasis versicolor, it is important to regularly follow the rules of hygiene and monitor the condition of the skin. It is impossible to completely eliminate mycotic cells, therefore, with the onset of spring, it is important to start using special cosmetic products with an antifungal effect, and also to avoid insolation in order to prevent relapse.
Ringworm
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin during which the infection spreads to smooth skin, scalp, and in some cases, to the nails. The source of damage in this case can be sick animals or people. The defeat of the body of a healthy person occurs through contacts. In most cases, foci of ringworm and outbreaks of disease occur in children in kindergarten.
After the appearance of lichen spots on the skin, the structure of the hair begins to be severely damaged, they begin to quickly fall out, leaving stumps behind. As a result of this process, the hair begins to look trimmed, which gives the name to such a lesion. Peeling begins on the surface of the skin and a white coating forms, which includes the spores of the fungus. Burning and other symptoms do not occur. The ringworm form can pass without symptoms, but with a close examination by a doctor, you can identify small stumps of hair.
With suppuration, a person develops a dense purulent infiltrate, from which pus starts to come out under pressure, it is also important to remember that infiltrates can be of different shapes and sizes, most often spread to the head, beard and mustache in men. Infiltrate either passes independently after 7-10 days due to the negative effects of pus on mycotic cells, or goes into an acute form. Without proper and comprehensive treatment, mycotic cells spread around the periphery and change ringworm to a sluggish state.
The doctor makes the diagnosis after appropriate diagnostic measures, determining all the symptoms of the lesion, microscopy of scraping, which helps to identify the nature of the lesion, as well as sowing the discharge.
Treatment for ringworm on the back will consist of taking topical antifungal drugs and pills. The acute form of the disease requires a comprehensive symptomatic treatment. To prevent the onset of the disease, it is important to follow strict hygiene rules, and also visit a doctor in a timely manner when the first signs of malaise appear.
The main symptoms of the lesion
The most common symptom of lichen include:
- the appearance of lesions in the legs, shoulders, abdomen, in some cases, the scalp and on the nail plate;
- the initial stage of the development of the disease is characterized by the appearance on the body of spots of a pale pink color, the skin of which in almost all cases begins to peel off and become crusty;
- in some cases, there is an increase in body temperature, as well as an increase in peripheral lymph nodes.
When these symptoms appear, you should not worry much, since lichen can be easily cured. If you pay attention to the disease in a timely manner and begin the correct treatment, then after a few weeks all the signs will pass.
Adults must remember that lichen is a very dangerous disease. To prevent its development, it is important to try to isolate yourself for a while from healthy people. It is forbidden to go to public places. Lichen most often has a fungal nature, therefore, spreads through spores.
Taking pills
Depending on the type of lichen, children are prescribed the following medicines:
- with herpes zoster - "Acyclovir";
- with pityriasis - "Exoderil";
- with red or pink lichen - "Tavegil" or "Loratidine".
The most effective local remedies for lichen lesion:
- Miconazole
- "Mycoseptin";
- Zalain;
- Lamisil
- "Clotrimazole".
Treatment features
Lichen on the back of a child and adult is treated even at a severe stage of development. Some people try to eliminate it with the help of folk recipes. But do not forget about taking medications, otherwise therapy will not bring a positive effect. To determine the condition, you should look at the photo depriving on the back , and treatment should begin after the identification of the pathogen.
The main ways to eliminate the infection:
- Without outside help, pink lichen may not pass. Most often, the spots completely go away after 2 weeks. To eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of the disease, it is important to begin the integrated use of ointments and antihistamines.
- When treating ringworm in a diseased area, it is important to shave off hair. Before going to bed, the affected area of the body should be greased with sulfuric ointment and treated with salicylic alcohol. In some cases, with this condition, antibiotics are prescribed.
- Shingles can be eliminated by taking antiviral drugs. In particular, damage is dangerous if blisters occur, therefore it is important to stop contact with infected people.
- Pityriasis versicolor can be treated with topical antifungal agents. Throughout the treatment, it is important to protect the skin from direct sunlight.
Doctors advice
Doctors advise the patient to pay special attention to the following symptoms for the disease:
- The skin changes color in certain areas of the body. As a result of the defeat, it can change to a light, dark or red hue. When the stage of the disease worsens, the spots only become brighter.
- Affected areas of the body begin to become inflamed, pronounced peeling zones appear on it, as well as small blisters.
- If during the development of the disease there is severe itching.
If these symptoms appear, it is important to immediately seek help from a doctor who will help to avoid complications and worsen the condition.