Ringworm in humans. Photo on the head, face, nails. The features, steps, treatment of folk remedies, the preparations

Ringworm is a contagious fungal disease dermatological nature. There are two main types of agent - Microsporum (transmitted from a sick person or animal) and Trichophyton (transmitted only from a person).

Pathology requires a full examination by a dermatologist and identify the type of fungus. For a better representation of the type of lesions and the severity of disease in the article presents a photo of the skin, fungal attack.

How do you get infected with ringworm

Infection occurs only in the presence of possessing factors:

• severely weakened immune system (chronic pathology, recently transferred severe infectious diseases, depression);
• HIV, cancers, AIDS;
• presence on the skin abrasions, and other open wounds;
• other dermatological lesions on the epidermis;
• swelling of the skin as a result of frequent and prolonged stay in a moist environment.

After pathogen contact with the skin, fungal spores to grow and multiply. On arrival in the hair follicle, hair destruction occurs along the entire length or be broken off, followed by precipitation. Also, enzymes produced by a fungus, a harmful effect on the skin and nails cells.

Pathogens not penetrate into the deeper layers of the epidermis and does not affect the mucous membranes.

Since fungus spores multiply actively in a wet environment and a temperature range of 20-30 degrees, the peak of the disease have in the summer. It is important that a strong immune system, the disease does not develop, and the infected person becomes the only carrier of infection.

Causes of Ringworm

Ringworm in humans (the photo to determine the risk of the disease) occurs due to the following reasons:

• personal contact with a carrier of pathogens (humans, domestic or street animal);
• the general use of items used by the sick (comb, towel, bed linen);
• contact with objects contaminated animal (collar, toys, bed);
• Seen cheap hairdressers, which is not made to disinfect instruments;
• stay in public places, especially in swimming pools, saunas, baths. As well as schools, kindergartens and sports clubs;
• neglect of water treatments, especially after visiting crowded places;
• work with the land without gloves. Fungus spores survive in the open field up to 3 months;
• Service employees (police, medical and social workers) are regularly exposed to nizkosotsialnymi layers of people.

Infection can occur from a person without symptoms zoster (no symptoms in the incubation period of 15 days, and a person with a strong immune). Children and pregnant women are more prone to infection because they do not have a strong immune system and the skin predisposes move the fungus.

Symptoms and signs of ringworm

Symptoms of the disease manifest themselves in different ways depending on the type of pathogen and the localization zone.

Symptoms of the disease on the type of fungus:

differences	Microsporia - caused by the fungus Microsporum	Trihofitia - caused by the fungus Trichophyton
incubation period	Symptoms appear 5-10 days.	It lasts 7-15 days.
containment areas	Mainly on the scalp near the top of the head.	It can affect any part of the body, including the nail plate.
forms of rash	The spot diameter is up to 5 cm.	Stains can occupy an area of ​​10 cm diameter.
spot Feature	Struck by the skin of white color due to heavy flaking. Gradually develops an inflammatory process with swelling and redness of the affected area. Along the edges of the spot present little red spots.	Infected epidermis is gray-pink color, there is peeling. Papules may develop (skin lesion elevation above the ground) with the content of pus.
condition hair	Hair heavily damaged and broken. Root loss happens.	Hair break near the base and can not again grow through the damaged area of ​​the skin due to the presence of cortical formation.
Therapy	Illness can fade on their own without medical treatment.	Difficult to treat. Without the use of medication in a transition or heavy chronic baldness skin lesion.

Itching and burning at the spot localization is typical for both types of pathogens.

Also, signs of the disease depend on the shape of its course:

• surface. Fungus may be affected by the skin on the head and the body. Nail plates are not affected. This form can go alone or go into a chronic form, without proper treatment;
• deep. Going follicle damage, so this form is characterized more for the scalp. Perhaps the development of fungus festering in the area of ​​localization. Difficult, but treatable;
• chronic. Observed predominantly in female fungus affects smooth and hairy skin and nail plates. It may require treatment with hormonal agents.

The difference symptoms of localization of the fungus.

Ringworm of the head and face

Scalp ringworm can appear in all 3 forms.

Form depriving	Description of signs
superficial	the hair becomes dull, thinning and brittle; reduction in thickness; slight itching; peeling of the epidermis similar to dandruff; a small amount of bare spots circular or oval shape, their diameter may reach up to 10 cm (in the absence of therapy).
deep	fever and swollen lymph nodes because of the development of the inflammatory process; Bald spots-spots in diameter of about 10 cm; the formation of papules with pus; itching, provoking spread of the infection to healthy areas of the skin.
chronic	dandruff due to peeling; bald spots in diameter of not more than 1 cm; inflammation is absent.

In men, the fungus can affect the beard area of ​​growth, sideburns and mustaches.

Ringworm on the body

Body ringworm appears only in 2 forms.

Form depriving	Description of signs
superficial	spots are clearly defined shape of a circle or oval. Along the edges formed by the hill of red. Inside the circle of the epidermis gray-pink or grayish-yellow color. If the disease is not treated, then restore the epidermal layer in the center of the circle, may re-colonization of the pathogen. Then, in the center of the spot will form new circles with red swollen edges; severe itching.
chronic	stains do not have clear-cut shapes and borders; may increase the temperature indicators; the affected skin can vary from pink and red to maroon and blue (on the edges); spots painful, strong itch and peel; due to a weakened immune system may join a secondary infection with the development of suppuration in the affected area.

With long-term course of the disease possible scarring on the epidermis.

Ringworm of the nails

In the nail plate depriving it expressed mainly in the chronic form.

Characteristic signs of disease are:

• the nail becomes turbid and acquires a grayish hue;
• nail tissue becomes brittle, it may thicken or thinned;
• on the nail plate original marked furrows;
• the skin around the nail is inflamed, form burrs.

In the advanced form of possible discharge of the nail from the skin. Pathology difficult to treat.

Stage of development of the disease

Ringworm in humans (the photo shows the effects of the fungus to different areas of the skin) has 4 stages of development:

1. The incubation period. Contact occurs fungal spores, their gradual activation, without breeding. Symptoms at this stage no.
2. Onset of symptoms. As a result, the beginning of reproduction of the pathogen, on the skin begins to manifest inflammatory process accompanied by redness and swelling of the affected area. Further formed round or oval spots from pink to red color that protrude above the base layer of the epidermis. Gradually formed a clear, convex edge of the affected area. On the scalp hair to break and fall. Roots on the ground covered with fallen away hair white-gray patina. The spots gradually spread throughout the body. Itching and burning.
3. The peak of the disease. The spots grow in size, the edges become color from burgundy to lilac. Inside the chamber the skin peels off and has a gray-yellow hue. Perhaps the appearance of secondary circles inside spots. Also, due to the accession of infection, purulent papules can develop. It occurs fever and swollen lymph nodes. Itching and burning are intolerable. The affected area is painful to the touch.
4. Recovery. Spots stop to spread over the skin surface. Purulent formation opened with the consequent formation of crusts in their place. Swelling subsides. After the discharge of cortical structures, the skin is gradually getting back to normal. Itching retreats after removing crusts.

Depending on the treatment of diseases of the peak can last up to several months and gradually pass into a chronic form. Medicaments and folk remedies allowed to use after the examination and identification of the type of pathogen. Self risk of developing complications.

diagnosis of disease

Diagnosis of ringworm is done by a dermatologist. This survey consists of the following steps.

Collecting verbal data about the patient and symptoms:

• how long ago marked a rash on the body;
• to identify the possible source of the pathogen specified places to be visited in the last 7 days before onset of symptoms, or who were the contacts (data are important for children, school and sports facilities, to prevent the further development of the influx infected);
• the presence of domestic animals;
• It determines the state of the immune system (whether infectious diseases in recent times, or prolonged use of antibiotics as well as the presence of chronic pathologies);
• what symptoms are present in addition to rashes and hair loss.

patient examination:

• determining localization zones spots;
• detecting the presence of peeling, suppurations.

1. Scraping the upper layer of the epidermis to identify the type of pathogen.
2. It may be necessary to study the damaged hair follicles.
3. Letting assays to determine the overall condition of the patient.
4. Raying the affected skin fluorescent lamp voodoo. In the presence of depriving the illuminated portion acquires a green tint (when the exciter Microsporum) and a bluish tint (when the exciter Trichophyton).

On examination is required to distinguish shingles from similar skin disorders including baldness (if struck scalp).

Hygiene measures are in contact with the sick person

Ringworm is amenable to drug therapy. With timely diagnosis of disease and compliance with professional appointments, the disease can be cured without complications. Confirmation is a photo, after getting rid of man from the fungus. It is important not only to comply with the rules of treatment, but also measures of hygiene and prevention of this disease.

Hygiene measures in the treatment of ringworm

In the presence of an infected animal or relative in the home, the following precautions need to be observed:

• avoid contact with the infected. It is desirable to allocate a separate room to the patient;
• Regular handwashing economic or tar soap;
• when body wash to use a soft sponge, so as hard can injure the skin. The use as tar or soap as a detergent;
• after the adoption of water treatments body wipe dry, since the fungus loves moist environment;
• to prevent the development of fungus on the scalp use antifungal shampoos;
• undergarments and bedding of the patient separately from the main wash with a detergent;
• personal hygiene items and furniture must be processed by special trains kills the fungus and its spores;
• from the patient as possible to clean the room carpets and other soft things;
• pet wash shampoos antifungal composition, even if the messenger of the pathogen is human;
• take medications that strengthen the immune system, as the spores can not grow at a strong immunity.

To exclude the development of the disease, be examined by a dermatologist, even if there are no symptoms in 10-15 days. It is particularly important in children, since the skin is sensitive to any infection. Timely diagnosis and treatment will prevent the disease go to the serious form.

Personal hygiene patient ringworm

Rules of hygiene of the patient to speed up the healing process and prevent the spread of the fungus to healthy skin:

• with the defeat of the fungus scalp patient should wear a hat or a scarf made of natural fabrics, to prevent the spread of spores with drop-down hair and scaly skin;
• undershirt wear clothes and natural fabrics, to prevent the development of allergies and itching gain from synthetics;
• bedding and underwear changed daily;
• water treatments should be daily using special detergents;
• when washing do not use a sponge, because they can spread the spores to healthy skin;
• the presence of open or suppurating wounds, for the period of taking a shower to cover their oilcloth;
• cosmetic procedures on a prohibited period of the disease, as they may provoke the degradation;
• lotions, gels and shampoos, which are in contact with the infected area, it is required to destroy, since they can be spores of the fungus;
• cut nails as short as possible. In the presence of a strong itching to try not to comb the affected area as possible diversity of the pathogen to healthy parts of the epidermis.

For the period of the disease not to visit crowded places, no contact with pets, as they can spread the infection throughout the apartment and relatives.

Ringworm Treatment

Preparations for the elimination of the fungus causing the shingles, sometimes appointed a dermatologist infectious disease specialist. Type of the drug (external or internal), as well as the name of an expert individually determined, after complete inspection. Oral products are prescribed for chronic or severe form of the disease.

Ointment for ringworm

Ointments have the advantage over other medications ease of application, duration of action and high efficiency, also possess minimal list of side effects.

The list of recommended ointments:

The names of drugs	age limit	Terms of use
ciclopirox	After 10 years	Apply 2 times a day for 7-14 days. It can be used as a preventive measure
mikospor	Before the year is allowed to use under medical supervision	It is used 1 time per day for 14 to 28 days
Lamisil	After 12 years	use 1-2 times a day for 7-14 days
sulfuric	After 3 years	Apply 2-3 times a day for 5 days
clotrimazole	no restrictions	Use 1-3 times daily for 7-21 days
bifonazole	In children, the use is not recommended	It is used 2-3 times during the day for 2-3 weeks. Allowed long-term treatment up to 4 months
Mikozolon	Apply 2-3 times a day for 2-5 weeks
Sulfur-Tar	In children, use with caution	Use 1-2 times a day for 5 days

Ointment is recommended to use in the evening (after the skin you want to clear furatsilinom), and in the morning you want to disinfect the affected area with iodine.

Gels against ringworm

Ringworm in humans (photo allows to independently determine the presence of disease, but treatment can only be assigned by a dermatologist after the test) can be eliminated using gels. They are quickly absorbed (and therefore do not stain clothes undershirt and linen) and have a high concentration of anti-fungal components.

List gels appointed with ringworm:

The names of drugs	age limit	Terms of use
ekzifin	After 12 years	Use 1-2 times a day for 14 days
Mikogel	Apply 2 times a day for 7-21 days

Before applying the gel is required to process the skin iodine.

Solutions for the treatment of ringworm

The solutions are suitable for eliminating the pathogen in the scalp, and are also used for treatment of the epidermis prior to application of ointment or gel.

The list of recommended solutions:

The names of drugs	age limit	Terms of use
Vokadin (iodine)	In children, approved for use under the supervision of a specialist	Use 1-2 times a day 7-14 days
Yodditserin	Apply to skin 2-3 times a day for 3-5 days
Nitrofungin	No limitations	Apply 2-3 times a day to eliminate the disease. Allowed to use as a preventive measure
fukortsin

Drugs capable of independently destroying fungus, only in the presence of pathology in the initial stage or in an easy manner.

Tablets for the treatment of ringworm

It is used only after the appointment of a dermatologist and infectious diseases. Additionally required consultation of the therapist / pediatrician for hidden contraindications.

List of oral agents:

The names of drugs	age limit	Terms of use
griseofulvin	Have no limits	The dosage and rate matched by weight and general condition of the patient
Orungal	Take ½-2 capsules for 7-14 days
Lamisil	After 2 years	The course of treatment for 2 to 12 weeks. The dosage is prescribed individually
Terbizil	After 3 years	The course and dosage are appointed after examination of the patient
Ekziter	Have no limits
terbinafine	After 3 years
ketoconazole
fluconazole	After 5 years

Tablets are used in treatment with external tools. It requires individual selection and dosage rate.

Diet for ringworm

The causative agent of ringworm can not develop in the presence of a strong immune system (the body independently copes with fungus), so experts appointed immediately for dieting strengthen the immune system.

The menu should prevail vitamins. Also, food should not cause disorder of the digestive system and should be easy to digest. Additionally required to avoid allergens products.

How to treat ringworm on the head?

Ringworm in humans (photos before and after the use of medication, helps ensure the effectiveness of therapy) often affects the scalp. it is recommended to use antifungal shampoos and oral agents for the elimination of the pathogen specialists.

List of tools:

The names of drugs	age limit	Terms of use
Sebozol	In children, use with caution	The course of 4 weeks. Use 2-3 times a week
Nizoral	No limitations
Dermazol	Apply daily for 5 days, no more than 14 days
Mikozoral	Use 1 time a day for 3-5 days
Ch'ing	after a year	The course of 4 weeks. Use 2-3 times within 7 days
Soultz	No limitations	Permitted daily application to eliminate the disease

Shampoo is recommended to use also as a preventive measure, in the presence of the fungus in the body.

ethnoscience

The use of folk remedies recommended as a preventive measure. With the simultaneous use of medicines required consultation with the attending specialist.

List of tested recipes:

• treating the affected skin propolis tincture (sold in pharmacies) 4 times a day for 12 days;
• insist in 200ml boiling water, 15 g of camomile inflorescence for 30 min. use daily. It can be applied to the scalp. Soaking 60 min;
• ready cider vinegar rubbed into the skin 6 times a day to eliminate the rash;
• compress fresh squeezed juice from cranberries used as a compress, 3 times a day;
• applied to the skin of the garlic juice. Use carefully, because you can cause burns of the epidermis;
• applying to the affected area and the cabbage leaf top grease cream. Bandage withstand 1:00.

Before using the tools required to make the cleansing of the skin.

Consequences of ringworm

With the rapid detection of ringworm and observance of all professional appointments disease can be cured completely without complications. In the advanced form of the disease can become chronic with the formation of scars, bald and the possible accession of infection in open wounds.

Ringworm does not develop in people with a strong immuneSo dermatologists recommended to maintain immunity intake of vitamins and healthy food.

The disease can be transmitted from an infected person or animal, so it requires daily to inspect the animals visiting the street. Assess the severity of the disease allows many photos.

Author: Svetlana Kotlyachkova

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