Mycosis of the facial skin. Treatment, photos, drugs are inexpensive but effective

Mycosis is fungal diseaseaffecting the skin of the face and other areas on the human body. The condition is characterized by the appearance of areas of irritation, peeling, as well as itching and other unpleasant manifestations.

If untreated, the lesions can spread over large areas, affect the deep layers of the skin, which leads to complications and aggravation of symptoms, therefore drugs must be selected timely. The disease can be acute and chronic, rapidly progressing, which is considered the main danger for the patient.

Classification

Depending on the dosage form, external and systemic medicines can be distinguished. The former are available in the form of ointments, gels, and topical solutions. They act directly on the affected area and prevent the spread of the pathological focus to healthy areas of the skin.

The advantage of local medicines is considered to be the quick receipt of a therapeutic effect when applied and the absence of a negative effect on the internal organs. The disadvantage of drugs is low efficiency in systemic mycoses, manifested on the skin of the face.

It is also worth noting that the funds may differ depending on the principle of their action on the body.

Group of funds	Peculiarities
Allylamines	Such funds act aggressively on the patient's body, but help to quickly eliminate the most pronounced disorders of the skin and internal organs. The advantage of the funds is considered to be high efficiency, one of the disadvantages is the need to use for a long period
Azoles	Such agents act on the causative agents of systemic mycoses and on the lesions localized in the face. The drugs can be produced in tablet form, as well as in the form of gels, ointments. As a rule, to achieve a pronounced result, several dosage forms with one active ingredient are used at once.
Products based on undecylenic acid	These medications are considered to be quite aggressive. They not only eliminate the symptoms of pathology, but also stimulate tissue regeneration, contribute to the removal of dead cells. As a result, the skin is renewed and scarring is prevented. Usually drugs are available in the form of topical ointments.

Depending on the form of the pathology, the degree of its neglect and the organism of a particular patient, the doctor selects the most suitable medication or several means at once.

Top 10 drugs from the pharmacy

Mycosis of the facial skin (preparations are selected individually) is treated quite simply if it is diagnosed at the initial stages. Today, on the pharmacy shelves, you can see many medicines that have different effects on pathogens. The choice is made by the doctor after the examination.

Nizoral cream

A drug based on ketoconazole, which is available in several dosage forms. Cream is considered the most popular, but shampoo and oral tablets are also available for patients. The tool helps to suppress the activity of fungi on the surface of the skin, eliminates itching and burning, and prevents the spread of the lesion.

The drug is used externally not only for fungal infections of the skin of the face, but also for the detection of fungus of feet, nails, skin of the trunk or scalp. The cream is always applied to the affected areas 2-3 times a day with a thin layer, the treatment lasts up to 3 weeks. Tablets are taken orally in the amount of 1 piece per day for 3-4 weeks.

The cream is not prescribed for allergies to its components.

Tablets are contraindicated in many cases:

• Pregnancy and lactation.
• Age up to 3 years.
• Renal and hepatic impairment.
• Heart failure, acute angina pectoris.
• Internal bleeding.
• Acute mental disorders.

The agent can provoke negative reactions in the form of abdominal pain, dizziness, allergic reactions on the skin. In case of an overdose, all symptoms are aggravated, a threat to the patient's life appears. The medication is dispensed in pharmacies with a doctor's prescription, its cost is approximately 500 rubles.

Ketoconazole

Popular tablets based on the component of the same name with pronounced antifungal properties. The ingredients of the composition stimulate tissue repair and suppress the activity of fungi, which leads to recovery. The drug is also available in the form of a cream. It is usually prescribed for mycosis of the skin, scalp and nails.

Tablets are taken 1-2 pieces per day for 2-4 weeks. The cream is intended for external use, it is treated with the affected areas 2 times a day. External use lasts up to 3 weeks. The drug is not prescribed during the period of gestation and lactation, with intolerance to its components, the progression of acute diseases of the digestive tract.

If the instructions are violated, the agent can provoke complications in the form of headaches, nausea and vomiting. Some patients talk about indigestion, stool. In case of an overdose, the condition is aggravated, weakness, frequent vomiting, and lack of appetite are observed. The drug is dispensed from pharmacies by prescription, the price is approximately 300-400 rubles.

Dactarin

Mycosis of the facial skin can be treated at the initial stage with the help of ointments. Topical drugs help localize the lesion. Dactarin is available in the form of an ointment for external use based on miconazole. The drug effectively suppresses the activity of fungi and leads to their gradual death.

The remedy is prescribed for any form of mycosis of nails and skin. It is necessary to apply the ointment in a thin layer 3 times a day for 14-21 days. Contraindications include the period of pregnancy and lactation, intolerance to the main or auxiliary components of the composition.

The medication can provoke complications in the affected area, that is, it leads to the appearance of a rash and increased itching. The drug does not provoke an overdose, even with prolonged use, but it is recommended to follow all the doctor's recommendations.

The remedy is dispensed in pharmacies with a prescription from a doctor. Its price starts from 200 rubles.

Dermazole

Cream for external use, which contains ketoconazole, has pronounced antimycotic properties and helps to destroy fungi on the surface of the skin. The drug is highly effective, quickly copes with the symptoms of pathology. It is prescribed for fungal infections of the skin, nail plates and scalp.

The agent can be applied from 2 to 4 times a day, depending on the symptoms and extent of the lesion. The treatment lasts up to 4 weeks. Usually this time is sufficient to obtain a therapeutic effect.

The medicine is not prescribed for allergies to components or a tendency to similar manifestations. The remedy rarely provokes complications. They usually present with external signs such as rash and itching.

Only in some cases are complications accompanied by systemic disorders in the form of headache, irritability and deterioration of the general condition. In most cases, no special treatment is required, and the condition returns to normal a few days after the end of the course.

Cases of overdose with the drug have not been recorded. The drug is available at the pharmacy with a prescription. It costs about 600 rubles.

Terbinafine

Mycosis of the facial skin (preparations for use can be produced in different forms) is effectively treated with Terbinafine. Available in tablet form, topical cream and topical ointment. The drug disrupts metabolic processes in fungal cells, which leads to their death, contains the active ingredient of the same name in the composition.

The remedy is prescribed for systemic mycoses, fungal infections of the skin of the face, trunk. A medication is indicated for the defeat of nail fungi. A cream or ointment is applied to the areas of the skin affected by mycosis 2-4 times a day in a rather thin layer.

Repeat the procedure for at least 3 weeks in a row. Tablets are taken in an amount of 1-2 pieces per day for 2 weeks. After that, the patient visits a doctor who prolongs or cancels the treatment.

The medication is not prescribed for hepatic and renal failure, acute gastric ulcer. It is contraindicated in children, pregnant and lactating women.

The remedy can provoke complications in the form of drowsiness, weakness, and impaired appetite. Overdose in most cases is caused by pills, accompanied by a severe allergic reaction, deterioration of the general condition and other disorders. The drug is dispensed in pharmacies with a doctor's prescription. Its price starts from 200 rubles.

Myconorm

A popular topical cream containing terbinafine as the main active ingredient. The tool helps to quickly destroy fungi on the surface of the skin, prevents the spread of the focus to large areas, and helps to avoid the development of complications.

The medication is prescribed for fungal infections of the skin of the face, limbs or trunk. The cream is applied in a very thin layer to the affected areas 2-3 times a day. The treatment lasts at least 3 weeks, after which the patient is examined.

The drug rarely leads to the development of complications, usually they appear locally in the form of itching of the skin, irritation and rash. It is not prescribed for allergies to ingredients, during pregnancy and lactation.

It is worth noting that in some patients the allergic reaction is severe, leading to the development of general symptoms in the form of drowsiness, weakness and loss of appetite. Usually, after refusal to use the means of manifestation, they disappear, special treatment is not required. If symptoms worsen, patients are prescribed drugs.

The drug does not lead to overdose, even with prolonged use. Only in exceptional cases is the deterioration of the condition and the aggravation of all negative reactions observed. The remedy is dispensed in pharmacies without a prescription from a doctor. The price is approximately 130 rubles.

Lamisil

Mycosis of the facial skin (drugs can have a wide range of antifungal activity) is considered less common disease, but experts often prescribe medications for treatment for the treatment of the skin of the lower limbs.

Lamisil is available in the form of an external ointment and tablets for oral use, is used for external and systemic pathologies of fungal origin, and contains terbinafine.

The ointment is applied 2 times a day in the morning and in the evening in a thin layer. Tablets are taken in 1-3 pieces, depending on the severity of manifestations. The maximum duration of the course is 4 weeks, but if necessary, it is allowed to extend the application up to 8 weeks if there is no pronounced therapeutic result.

The drug is not prescribed for allergies to the composition, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in childhood. The ointment rarely provokes local negative reactions in the form of allergies.

The pills can lead to complications:

• Decreased appetite.
• Weakness.
• Irritability.
• Pain in the stomach.
• Upset digestion and stool.
• Deterioration in the quality of vision and hearing.

In case of an overdose, the symptoms are aggravated, a veil appears before the eyes, flies. Usually an overdose is provoked by pills. The drug is dispensed in pharmacies by prescription, and its price starts at 1,500 rubles.

Exifin

A terbinafine-based product that comes in the form of oral tablets and topical ointments. The medication is highly effective. When applied topically, it quickly destroys fungi, helps to restore the integrity of the skin. A medicine is prescribed for systemic and local mycoses of various forms and degrees of neglect.

The tablets are taken orally in a daily dosage of 1-2 pieces, the ointment is applied externally in the affected area 2 times a day. The duration of the treatment course is 4 weeks. In each case, the course and dosage can be adjusted. The drug is not prescribed in case of intolerance to its components. During pregnancy, lactation. It is contraindicated in patients with lesions of the stomach, pancreas and kidneys.

If the instructions are violated, the ointment provokes local negative reactions in the form of a rash, irritation. The tablets can lead to the development of headaches, vomiting, loose stools.

The patient's condition with prolonged persistence of symptoms is aggravated, possibly the development of dehydration, accompanied by dry mouth and severe thirst.

In case of an overdose, manifestations are more pronounced, which requires immediate medical attention. The drug is sold in pharmacies without a prescription, it costs about 300 rubles.

Undecin

A popular undecylenic acid-based ointment with pronounced antifungal properties. In this case, the active substance affects the growth and development of fungi on the surface of the skin, which leads to their death and cleansing of the affected area. The remedy is prescribed for mycoses of the skin of the face, extremities or trunk.

The drug is used for 20 days with a daily thin layer of the skin. After that, the patient undergoes a second examination, which confirms the effectiveness of the treatment. The drug is not prescribed to patients under 2 years of age, as well as to patients with individual sensitivity to its components.

The medicine rarely provokes complications, since it is used only topically. Some patients talk about skin burning and irritation, the symptoms disappear after stopping therapy.

Despite this, the ointment may be accompanied by other complications:

• Itching of the skin of the eyelids.
• Lachrymation.
• Puffiness of the eyes, namely the mucous membranes.
• Sour eyes.
• Allergic rhinitis, accompanied by the discharge from the nose of a large amount of clear liquid mucus.
• Weakness and fatigue due to an allergic reaction.
• Apathy, depression.

There have been no cases of overdose with the drug, but doctors do not exclude this possibility and assume that in this case all negative reactions will worsen.

The medication is sold in pharmacies without a doctor's prescription, it costs about 400-470 rubles.

Tsinkundan

Mycosis of the skin of the face (drugs can be used systemically or locally) is quite well treated with ointments based on undecylenic acid. Zinkundan ointment belongs to such funds. The composition also contains zinc undecylenate and anilide, has a pronounced antifungal effect by suppressing the activity of fungi and disrupting their metabolism.

The drug is prescribed for mycoses of the skin of the trunk, face or extremities. It is necessary to apply the ointment in a thin layer to the affected areas no more than 2 times a day. The first course of treatment lasts 20 days. After that, the specialist evaluates the effectiveness of the treatment, prolongs the course or cancels the remedy.

The drug is contraindicated in case of intolerance to its components, the presence of wounds and cracks in the area of ​​the intended application, the formation of purulent foci. The ointment acts aggressively, therefore it can provoke skin irritation, increasing its sensitivity and susceptibility to negative external factors. In this case, treatment is stopped and symptomatic therapy is prescribed.

To date, no cases of drug overdose have been recorded, which is considered its advantage. The drug is sold in pharmacies without a prescription, and its price is about 150 rubles.

Mycosis of the skin is considered a fairly common disease among patients of different sex and age. In this case, the defeat of the face is not observed so often. Effective drugs are now presented in pharmacies in various dosage forms, which facilitates therapy.

The combination of several medicines in different forms allows you to achieve the maximum therapeutic result within a short period of time and prevent the development of complications.

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