How to cure lichen in a child - treatment depending on the type of lichen

Treatment of deprivation in a child should always be under the supervision of the attending physician, since it is important to identify the exact type of the disease. The lack of information on the exact type of disease threatens the extensive spread of the pathogen and the rapid complication of the condition of the small patient. The disorder can be manifested in several ways, most often the child suffers severe itching, loss of hair, skin peeling. In the absence of treatment, due to constant carding on the affected areas, wounds can develop which can fester and become inflamed. To prevent this, it is sufficient to determine the exact type of lichen and to take the prescribed treatment.

General rules for the treatment of depriving children

To treat the pathology was the most successful, you will immediately need to see a doctor to confirm the diagnosis. After this, you will need to observe a number of mandatory measures:

• is recommended to use antihistamines in addition to the main ones for the treatment of hair loss and shampoos, which will reduce inflammation and swelling;
• folk remedies should not be used in the treatment of depriving any type, especially the ringer and shingles, as they can significantly exacerbate the situation and intensify skin irritation;
• , make sure that the child does not scratch the affected area, as this may cause a secondary infection;
• always wear baby clothes only from natural fabrics, since this is the only way to reduce sweating and allow the skin to breathe so as not to create a favorable environment for the reproduction of bacteria;
• always treat all household items and toys to prevent the spread of infection;
• with a ringworm type, the child is required to wear a cotton scarf, which in the evening is required to boil and iron under a hot iron;
• after completion of treatment, it is required to pass a mandatory blood test to confirm recovery in order to avoid relapse depriving.

Attention! Do not, under any circumstances, use products such as vinegar and salicylic acid to remove the itch from the baby, which is often advised by folk remedies. These components exert the strongest irritation on the site of the disease and can only give a temporary result.

Treatment of ringworm in children

Mikogel

The drug restrains the spread of harmful organisms, moisturizes the skin, preventing the formation of ranches and suppuration. Use the drug in the morning and evening, rubbing a small amount of Mikogel into the affected areas of the skin. Treatment can last up to 6 weeks, but usually the child has 14 days to fully recover if all the recommendations are followed.

Sulfur ointment

Differs very unpleasant odor and greasy consistency, but it shows quite good and fast results in the treatment of ringworm. Use in childhood can only after the permission of a dermatologist, taking into account the past and current history, as well as the age of the patient. Apply sulfuric ointment is required strictly in the evening before going to sleep a thin layer. In this case, the duration of therapy for each patient is selected individually, in severe cases, it can last up to one month.

Exoderil solution

Used to treat the skin from fungal colonies, which greatly enhances treatment and allows you to quickly achieve the desired results. Use the solution only on dry skin. Apply Exoderyl with a clean wet tampon, the treatment is repeated 1-2 times a day, taking into account the severity of the skin lesions of the child. Therapy continues for individual indications and can last from two weeks to 1.5 months.

Warning! This type of pathology refers to the most dangerous, since it is easily transmitted to other people. In most cases, it is localized on the scalp and nails. Infection can occur even through indirect contact with household items. Quite often in the absence of therapy, the foci strongly inflame and form suppuration. When treating, be sure to completely remove the hair.

Video - Ringworm in children

Treatment of pink hair loss in children

Hydrocortisone ointment

This medication can be used from the age of two, if the doctor needs it, the doctor may decide to use Hydrocortisone after the first year of lifechild. The drug has a rapid anti-edema and soothing effect, which removes attacks of inflammation and itching. Apply the drug only to the pink foci depriving a small layer, just a little beyond the boundaries of inflammation. For a day, the ointment can be used up to three times at the same intervals. Treatment of pink lichen lasts one to two weeks. In case of persistent cases of course of pathology, the course can be prolonged up to three weeks.

Flucinar

The drug also refers to hormonal drugs, so it can only be administered under the supervision of the pediatrician to avoid a sharp withdrawal syndrome. Flucinar quickly removes the inflammatory process, relieves itching, softens the skin, eliminating irritation. Use hormonal ointment in childhood only once, in exceptional cases, twice the use of the active substance. Therapy with Flucinara lasts no more than two weeks.

Lassar Pasta

The drug does not belong to hormonal ointments and can only be used for combined treatment when removing pink depriving in children. The composition contains salicylic acid, which can cause dry skin and additional irritation, so you should not use the ointment yourself. Pasta Lassara has a good antimicrobial effect, which protects the skin from the possible occurrence of a secondary infection. Taking into account the complexity of the course of the disease, it is required to apply the drug 1-2 times a day. The duration of therapy is selected individually for each patient.

Terbinafine

You can take the medicine only from the age of three. The dosage of terbinafine is selected taking into account the weight of the child. The drug is taken daily immediately after meals, it is absolutely necessary to take the tablets with clean water. Below are the doses of the drug for different categories of children.

Body weight	Active ingredient dose in mg
Up to 20 kg	62,5
20-40 kg	125
Over 40 kg	250

Attention! Disease in children is most often provoked by previous viral diseases and hypothermia. It manifests itself as a form of depriving different in size spots of pink color, which are more often localized on the trunk. Spots can be very itchy and flaky. The incubation period can last from 4 weeks to six months.

Video - Pink lichen in children

Treatment of otaroid lichen in children

Nizoral

Apply the medicine on the recommendation of a doctor. The classical course of treatment of pityrious lichen provides the use of Nizoral every day for five days. In this case, after applying the active substance on the hair, they need to be well foamed and leave the soap foam formed for 5 minutes so that the components of the shampoo can penetrate deep into the skin. After the main course of therapy in some cases it is recommended to use Nizoral once or twice more during the week.

Mycosorrhal

Produced in several pharmacological forms. When a child reaches a body weight of 15 kg, tablets can be used, in other cases it is better to choose shampoo for the course of therapy. Mikozoral tablets are taken in a dosage of 100 mg of the active ingredient, which is equal to half the tablet. The duration of therapy with the use of tablets is 10 days, after which the withdrawal of the drug is required.

When using shampoo, it should be applied to clean, slightly damp hair. After that, leave the product on your head for five minutes and rinse only with clean water, apply another shampoo after Mycosoril is not required. Treatment lasts for 5 days, the procedure is repeated daily. In the absence of the necessary therapeutic effect, one can increase the course of treatment to one week.

Sebozol

Also good shampoo, which has no contraindications except individual intolerance, is used at any age. Apply Sebozol only to clean hair, while carefully foaming. For the active substance to penetrate well into the layers of the epidermis, wait at least five minutes, then rinse the affected areas well. Repeat the procedure daily for five days, in some cases it is possible to increase the course of therapy to one week.

Atifin

Refers to antifungal creams 1% concentration. In childhood, used with caution only after a preliminary consultation with a dermatologist or pediatrician. Atypine is used daily, only in severe cases it is allowed to apply ointment twice a day, but only from 7 years. Therapy to eliminate pityriasis can last up to two weeks.

Warning! This type of pathology is caused by a fungus, which begins to multiply actively due to severe sweating and decreased immunity. The incubation period depends on the weakness of the body's protective functions and the age of the child, which can range from 4 weeks to 3 months.

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Treating herpes zoster in children

Acyclovir

The antiviral drug should be taken during the first hours of the development of herpes zoster. The dosage of the drug is selected taking into account the age and weight, Acyclovir can be taken up to a year. In this case, the dose is then 30 mg per kilogram of the body. Up to one year the medication is taken three times a day. After a year, the dosage of Acyclovir may be 30-50 mg per kilogram of body, taking the pill up to five times a day. The duration of therapy for each patient is selected individually, taking into account the intensity of manifestation of herpes zoster.

Anaferon for children

Use this antiviral drug also costs in the first hours of manifestation of pathology. In the first two hours it is recommended to take one tablet at intervals of 30 minutes. After this, for the remaining time, you will need to drink three Anaferon tablets in the same amount of time. From the second to the fifth day of treatment the child should take one dose of the active substance three times a day, regardless of food intake. Tablets dissolve under the tongue until completely dissolved, do not immediately wash them with water and bite. In some cases, doctors can extend the course of therapy to one week.

Immunoglobulin

A medical preparation is available as a solution for injections. Immunoglobulin triggers natural defense of the body, raising it to the level necessary to combat the virus. The drug is taken only once, the procedure is under the supervision of a doctor. The dosage of the drug for children is 0.2 ml per kilogram body. With severe lesions, an increase in a single dose up to two times is permissible.

Ibufen D

Polish preparation, available as a suspension with a neutral, orange or strawberry flavor. You can take Ibuphen D from the age of three months. The dosage varies from the age and weight of the child. The drug is taken no more than three times a day. In the table, you can see the exact dosage by age, taking into account the approximate weight of the child:

Age	Approximate weight in kg	Single dose
3-6 months	4,5-7,5	2,5 ml
Half a year-year	7,6-9	2.5 ml( can take 4 doses per day)
1-3 years	9,1-15	5
4-6 years	15,1-20	7,5
7-9	20.1-29	10
10-12	Up to 40 kg	15

Please note! Refers to a fairly severe form of the disease, as shingles are accompanied by severe pain and rashes at the lesion. Pathology affects the nerve ending. The incubation period lasts from 3 days to one month. The disease is provoked most often by a significant decrease in immunity.

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As soon as the child shows the first signs of depriving any of the described types, you should immediately seek help from a pediatrician or dermatologist. Usually, the appointment of treatment and the establishment of an accurate diagnosis requires only a full-time examination. The doctor will conduct a visual control of the foci of the disease, determine the type of lichen and prescribe the most sparing treatment. After the recommended course of therapy, you should come to a second appointment to confirm recovery and complete cure. Later it will be necessary to observe the most healthy way of life and personal hygiene to avoid relapse.