Pityriasis (color, sunlight) versicolor is conditionally infectious dermatological disease fungal origin. The disease does not bear any particular risk to human health, but gives aesthetic discomfort.
The exact cause of pathology is not clear, therefore, eliminate ringworm completely impossible. The treatment aims to eliminate symptoms with oral and external preparations and folk remedies.
The content of the article:
- 1 What is pityriasis versicolor and the way of human infection
- 2 Forms of the disease, the symptoms of tinea versicolor in humans
- 3 Treatment of tinea versicolor home
- 4 Pills
- 5 Solutions and sprays
- 6 Pharmacy ointments and creams
- 7 shampoos
- 8 Homeopathy and herbal medicine
- 9 Folk remedies
- 10 Treatment of tinea versicolor in pregnant and breastfeeding
- 11 Feeding habits of patients
- 12 When the spots are depriving after treatment?
- 13 Video of pityriasis versicolor, its symptoms and treatments
What is pityriasis versicolor and the way of human infection
Chromophytosis develops as a result of the revitalization of the fungus Pityrosporum, which is present on the skin of about 90% of the world population. In healthy people, the disease does not develop due to the protective effects of the immune system.
But at weakening its (or steps other trigger factors) fungus begins actively proliferate, causing the appearance of the skin (white, yellow or pink-brown color) stain.
Related causes of depriving are:
- prolonged stress conditions and severe fatigue;
- development of endocrine pathologies;
- shakiness volume increase or a change of sweat composition (hormonal changes, moving in hot climatic zones, a sharp weight gain);
- diseases of the digestive tract;
- metabolic disease;
- genetic predisposition;
- the presence of chronic conditions;
- long term administration of hormones or antibiotics;
- tuberculosis, HIV, or cancer formation;
- lack of vitamins and minerals in the body;
- the use of substandard or aggressive cosmetics;
- frequent visits to the solarium, or overexposure to sunlight active.
Pityriasis versicolor can be caught from another person only if there is a weakened immune system and other precipitating factors.
Forms of the disease, the symptoms of tinea versicolor in humans
Treatment pityriasis versicolor humans (preparations can be used as external and internal use) depends on the existence of additional symptoms, and stage of the disease. The main feature is the appearance of pathologies of the epidermis scaly pigment spots of different color (red, white, brown) without signs of inflammation and itching.
But depending on the form of the disease symptoms can vary.
Characteristic forms of tinea versicolor:
| View depriving | Brief Description of Pathology |
| Eritematoskvamoznaya | Form is characterized by the appearance on the skin of small scaly patches of brown shades that gradually increase in size. The inflammatory process is absent. The rash often localized on the chest and back. Children spots can affect the scalp. The disease is manifested mainly in the spring and autumn. |
| follicular | The distinguishing feature of this form of the classical variant is the appearance of spots purulent formations diameter up to 3 mm. There is intense itching, inflammation is pronounced. |
| invert | This kind of stain is allocated localization, which are located primarily in the skin folds. The inflammatory process is absent. |
Ringworm can also reveal a lack of sun spots on the site location.
Treatment of tinea versicolor home
In order to eliminate the symptoms of tinea versicolor the following types of drugs are used:
- antifungal agents outdoor use. Ointments, creams, shampoos, can reduce or destroy fungal activity (during the initial stage of disease development);
- antifungal preparations internal use. Tablets are assigned in advanced form at a lesion or depriving a large part of the skin;
- antibiotics. Used in advanced forms with the addition of a bacterial infection;
- antihistamine medicines. Assigned to the combination therapy to prevent the development of allergies;
- antiseptics. Allow to accelerate the recovery of the epidermis and prevent attachment of secondary infection;
- regenerating and moisturizing ointments and creams. Preparations normalize cell regeneration and accelerate the repair process.
To quickly achieve a therapeutic effect is recommended to perform a comprehensive treatment and under the supervision of a dermatologist.
Pills
Pills prescribed by the doctor if external preparations have not given therapeutic effect.
To eliminate tinea versicolor is recommended to use:
| Name and type of these agents | The composition and the therapeutic effect | the use of rules and course | Contraindications and possible backlash |
| Rumikoz (capsules) | The main active ingredient is itraconazole has a devastating effect on the fungal infection. The therapeutic effect of the drug is maintained until 4 weeks after treatment. The capsules are sold by prescription. | The therapeutic course was 28 days (adjusted to the dynamics of treatment). The dosage of the drug per day, 1 capsule 1 time per day. When running forms appointed 2 capsules 1-2 times per day. | Capsules are forbidden to receive the presence of an allergic reaction to components of heart and liver disease. Treatment can cause:
In rare cases, there is hair loss. |
| Itrazol (capsules) | The active substance is also itraconazole. The drug has a similar effect, which is stored up to 4 weeks after treatment. It sold with a prescription. | The capsules should be taken on 2 pcs. 1 times a day for 7 days. In severe stripping treatment can be extended to 3 months. | In the pathology of the liver, cardiac activity and during pregnancy, the capsules are not assigned. Admission capsules can cause:
In rare cases there may be menstrual disorders, hair loss and disruption of the heart. |
In the treatment of oral medications is important to comply with dosage and course of treatment. Independent adjustment of dangerous liver failure in work and in violation of the heart.
Solutions and sprays
Treatment of tinea versicolor in humans (drugs of this form are popular because ease of use) using outer means in liquid form are also produced under supervision of a physician.
Appointed medications:
| Name and type of these agents | The composition and the therapeutic effect | the use of rules and course | Contraindications and possible backlash |
| Bifonazole (solution) | The active ingredient (bifonazole) has a devastating effect on fungi by destroying their cell structure. The therapeutic effect is maintained up to 48 hours after use. It sold with a prescription. | The solution needed to rub into the affected skin 2 times a day for 2-3 weeks. | The drug is not indicated for the presence of allergy to components. Use may also be accompanied by allergic symptoms. |
| Terbinafine (spray) | Active ingredient (terbinafine hydrochloride) provokes destruction of the cell membrane of the fungus that causes their death. The therapeutic effect is maintained until 17 hours after the application on skin. Sold without a prescription. | Spray sprayed onto the affected layer of the epidermis of 1-2 times a day for 14 days. | Spray not recommended to use in the presence of tumor formation, disrupting vascular status and possible allergic reactions to components. Treatment can cause allergy symptoms. |
| Clotrimazole (solution) | Base material (clotrimazole) has destructive effects on the cell membrane, resulting in fungus dies. Action solution is stored up to 24 hours after use. Available without prescription. | The solution is used for treatment of the skin 3-4 times a day for 3-4 weeks. | Contraindications and adverse reactions to the use of the solution is an allergic reaction. |
When using external application of preparations it is important to apply the agent to a pre-prepared skin.
Pharmacy ointments and creams
Treatment of tinea versicolor in humans using ointments / creams can achieve a high effect only when used properly and a full course of drug use.
| Name and type of these agents | The composition and the therapeutic effect | the use of rules and course | Contraindications and possible backlash |
| Fungoterbin (cream) | The active substance (terbinafine) has a disruptive effect on the structure of the fungus causing its destruction. The therapeutic effect is maintained up to 24 hours after application. Available without prescription. | Cream is required to apply to the affected area 1-2 times a day for 7 days. | The drug is not used in the presence of allergy to components and violation of the integrity of skin. Allergic symptoms are negative reaction to the application means. |
| Mikozoral (ointment) | Active member drug (ketoconazole) has a therapeutic effect similar Fungoterbinu. Sold without a prescription. | Ointment is used 1 time per day for 2-3 weeks. | |
| Ciclopirox (cream) | The basic substance (6-cyclohexyl - 4-hydroxy-methyl - 2 (1H) -pyridinone) gives fungus metabolic process that leads to its eventual destruction. The action of the composition is observed for 18 hours after application. The recipe for the purchase is not required. | The cream is required to apply 2 times a day to relieve symptoms continue even up to 7 days to secure the achieved effect. | |
| Sulfuric ointment | The active element (Powdered sulfur) has a devastating effect on the fungal infection. And also possesses disinfectant properties. Sold without a prescription. | Ointment is used 2-3 times a day for 5 days. The treatment may be extended by a dermatologist. It depends on the dynamics of treatment. | |
| salicylic ointment | The active ingredient (salicylic acid) affects the production of sebaceous and sweat glands. As a result of disrupted the activities of the fungal infection. The antifungal effect of weakly expressed. Additionally ointment has anti-inflammatory, regenerating and antiseptic actions. Available without prescription. | Ointment is required to apply 2-3 times a day to relieve symptoms. |
Ointments and creams have virtually no contraindications and side effects, as the reach of therapeutic action locally, bypassing the digestive tract.
shampoos
Treatment of tinea versicolor in humans (drugs can be natural or chemical compound that affects their performance) with rashes on the scalp is made using the following types of shampoos:
| Title | The composition and the therapeutic effect | the use of rules and course | Contraindications and possible backlash |
| Nizoral | The active substance (ketoconazole) contributes not only to the destruction of the fungus (breaks the cellular structure), but also reduces the flaking and itching. Sold without a prescription. Effect of the drug is observed for 10 hours after application. | Shampoo is required to wash your hair with a scalp massage 1 time per day for 5 days. | Contraindication as side effect of use of a solution of an allergic reaction. |
| Sebozol | The active ingredient (ketoconazole) provides destruction of the fungus cells, causing their death. Also helps to eliminate dandruff shampoo. | ||
| Dermazol | Base material (ketoconazole) and auxiliary elements have a strong antifungal effect. |
At elimination of tinea versicolor with shampoo is required to make massage movements on the scalp for at least 3 minutes. After using cosmetic shampoos do not apply.
Homeopathy and herbal medicine
Receiving and homeopathic fitosredstv shown people for whom the use of drugs is unacceptable (pregnancy, intolerance to the components), and in mild stripping.
Effective homeopathic remedy is Psoriloma preparation (ointment, shampoo, and tablets). The facility has no contraindications and side effects. Use of the drug not only eliminates the fungus, but also peeling, itching and accelerate cell regeneration.
In very rare cases, there is an allergic reaction.
When herbal medicine is recommended to use birch tar, infusions / decoctions celandine and calendula (rules for the application specified on the packaging). Also effective hellebore water (used for removing lice). These funds are recommended to use 2 times a day for 7-14 days.
Folk remedies
Treatment pityriasis versicolor humans (preparations at home, also have contraindications and side-effects) possible using the following compositions:
- Apple vinegar. For treatment needed to moisten cotton swab in vinegar and means to apply up to 6 times a day (procedures required to carry out and at night) on the affected skin for 7 days;
- tar soap. It requires thick lather soap stains and rinse for at least 24 hours. Duration of the course to 30 days;
- boric acid / alcohol. Agent used as a solution for the preparation, which requires 200 ml of boiling water to dissolve 10 g of boron powder (can be replaced by an alcohol in the same amount). Ingredients required to mix thoroughly and treat them (when cool), the affected skin areas 1 time per day. Washing means is not required. Duration of treatment 10 days;
- alcohol ant. Means required to apply with a cotton swab to the affected skin 1 time per day. After alcohol is recommended to use sulfuric ointment;
- vinegar. Its required to dissolve up to 3% concentration and treating the affected skin 1-2 times a day. Or use as a compress (withstanding 10 minutes). The multiplicity procedure 2 times a day for 10 days;
- series. The plant is used to prepare the solution for compresses. For treatment of a succession of infusion (10 g of the plant on 150 ml of boiling water) is applied to the affected epidermis 20-40 min. Carry out the procedure 2-3 times a knock within 14 days;
- celandine. can be used for procedures decoction (prepared and used in the same series). Good use of fresh juice for the treatment of the skin. This procedure is carried out 2 times a day for 7 days.
These formulations can not only eliminate lishaynyh spots, but also cause skin burns. Therefore, it is important to adhere strictly to the proportions and at the burning sensation to discontinue the procedure.
Treatment of tinea versicolor in pregnant and breastfeeding
During pregnancy and lactation, the treatment necessary medication is not recommended because of the likelihood of violations of child development. If necessary, eliminate lishaynyh spots, the treatment is carried out under the supervision of a dermatologist, not only, but also of the therapist / pediatrician or a gynecologist.
Possible methods of treatment:
- People use compositions (in the absence of an allergic reaction);
- adherence power mode (discussed below);
- the use of vitamin supplements;
- choose not aggressive and not greasy cosmetics, or synthetic clothing;
- eliminate all possible triggers.
In the absence of therapeutic effect may use permitted external preparations (appointed strictly physician).
These include:
- tar ointment;
- Sulfuric ointment;
- ekzoderil;
- Keto Plus;
- Dermazol.
Drug treatment is recommended to comply with the above paragraphs for efficiency result.
Feeding habits of patients
Chromophytosis develops mostly due to lower immunity, disorders of sweat composition and increase the production of sweat secretion.
To exclude deviations of data is required to adjust the diet:
- diet should be balanced with a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals. Good nutrition will strengthen the immune system;
- food should not overload the digestive tract. Portions small size exclusion and harmful fatty meals. This will not gain weight (it helps to increase the production of sweat), to avoid the development of pathologies in the gastrointestinal tract organs (diseases increase the likelihood of decreased immunity);
- observe a drinking diet. At least 2 L of pure water per day;
- give preference to freshly prepared dishes;
- exclude from the sweet menu, flour products and alcohol.
If necessary, the diet can be discussed with a dermatologist. It is important to follow a diet to fail during exacerbation of disease.
When the spots are depriving after treatment?
The cause of tinea versicolor is not fully understood, so there is no 100% method of curing the disease. When choosing a drug treatment spots can retreat within 1.5-2 months, sometimes even after 6 months. When choosing a homeopathic or folk remedies treatment can take up to 12 months.
It is important to remove stains after observe preventive measures to avoid recurrence of the disease in a short time. Chromophytosis in humans in most cases the disease is safe (there are flaky patches without additional symptoms) and is only an aesthetic discomfort.
Since the disease is caused by a fungus, is to eliminate the rash used antimicrobials external and local application. You can use folk remedies, homeopathy and herbal remedies. Medical consultation is required for any form of treatment.
Author: Svetlana Kotlyachkova
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