Signs and treatment of pink lichen in a child

The appearance on the skin of various spots often causes a real shock to parents. In some cases, this symptom is a characteristic sign of pink lichen. This disease can develop in every child. It is necessary to provide timely treatment for infants.

The appearance of red spots on the body causes ziber zoster. Given the color of the rash, it is also called pink. Symptoms for this disease are non-specific. They can also occur in other skin pathologies, which significantly complicates the differential diagnosis of the disease.

In newborns, infants, there are practically no cases of pink lichen. Usually adverse symptoms appear already at an older age. According to statistics - the peak incidence occurs at the age of ten years. Adults get sick more often than babies.

A child with signs of pink lichen is not contagious. This disease is not transmitted by airborne or contact-household method.

Currently, scientists have not come to a common opinion about what is the cause of the disease. Conducted various scientific studies. Their goal is to identify true root causes for different ages.

According to statistics - girls get sick as often as boys. There is a slight increase in the incidence in the cold season. There are usually no outbreaks of disease in organized and crowded groups. There are no mass epidemics or pandemics. Kids who attend educational institutions are equally sick. Quarantine measures from depriving Giber does not take place.

Doctors can not say that exactly leads to the development of pathology. For a long time, there were suggestions that various viruses could lead to the development of the disease. Experts believe that they could contribute to the appearance of red eruptions on the skin.

There were theories that various herpes viruses could lead to the development of the disease. However, there is currently no real evidence. Toddlers with a herpetic infection can never get over the soreness of Gibert during their whole life. The impossibility of infection from such babies also makes the viral theory of the development of the disease extremely untenable.

Currently, scientists are increasingly inclined to believe that the disease arises due to poor immunity. Statistically, it is noted that most cases of this pathology occur after a previously transferred viral or bacterial infection.

Some testimonials from parents of babies who have suffered from Gibert's ringworm indicate a link between this disease and the previously suffered psychoemotional stress. As a result of such exposure, the protective functions of the immune system are greatly weakened, the work of the nervous system is disturbed. As a result, stress can cause the baby the appearance of adverse symptoms of this dermal dermatosis.

European studies have revealed a link between previous insect bites or skin parasites and the development of Zhiber's lichen pink. They noted isolated cases of this disease after long-term treatment with various drugs that have a suppressive effect on the work of the immune system.

The disease usually develops within a few months. In this case, the severity of adverse symptoms may be different. Usually a maximum of rashes - in the first weeks of the disease. Then the number of red spots on the skin gradually decreases. Usually by the end of the second week the acute period of the disease begins to pass.

In the cold season, the work of the immune system is noticeably worse. The abundance of viruses entering the children's body loads immunity. This leads to the fact that he can not cope with the elimination of all pathogenic microorganisms.

After recovering from a viral infection, the baby has skin manifestations. These signs indicate an acute period of pink lichen. The onset of the disease is the appearance on the skin of the maternal plaque. As a rule, it appears on the back. However, plaque is also able to appear on other parts of the body.

This is a rounded education, the diameter of which is about two centimeters. The parent plaque is pink or slightly red in color. Over time, the center of education becomes yellow. The plaque begins to shrink somewhat in all sizes, wrinkling. This leads to the fact that its contour changes noticeably, it becomes uneven.

Maternal plaque may differ in density from the surrounding skin. It is somewhat elevated above them. A few weeks after the onset of the disease, the surface of the plaque is covered with numerous scales. It develops as a result of excessive peeling. Usually, this symptom suggests that soon all the adverse symptoms of the disease will disappear completely.

Plaques look like round or oval formations. They can be red or pink. The intensity of color - from the center to the periphery. They are located on the skin folds - lines Langer. Such specific localization is due to the physiological characteristics of the organism.

If a characteristic maternal plaque appeared on the skin, then after a few days, numerous other rashes appear on it. They may be somewhat smaller or equal to it.

In the center of the plaques you can see a large number of scales, which indicate the presence of peeling. The peripheral zone of education is smooth. It is flaked only at the very end of the disease. It is important to note that the number of spots on the skin may be different. They become more after a bath or shower.

For the development of the disease is also characterized by the appearance of systemic clinical signs. These include mild headache, increase in general weakness, loss of appetite, increased drowsiness, worsening of mood, rapid fatigue, pain during movements in the joints, weakness in muscles, increase in cervical lymph nodes.

The severity of adverse symptoms depends on the initial state of the child. If, before depriving Gibert, the baby has suffered a viral infection in a rather severe form or during the development of the disease complications have appeared, then the rash on the skin may be more. The child's well-being in this case will also be significantly impaired. Red spots on the skin can persist for a long time.

Even during the appearance of skin rashes, the sick child is not contagious. No need to put it in a condition of complete isolation. It is enough only to treat the nursery with the help of disinfectants.

After cleansing from red spots, various hyperpigmented areas remain on the skin.From the healthy surrounding skin, they differ in bright color. However, do not worry. After a few days they will also disappear completely. The skin thus acquires a normal healthy appearance.

To identify pink lichen does not require special examinations. To make the correct diagnosis, the doctor need only conduct a full clinical examination of the child. History taking also significantly helps in diagnosis.

Prior viral infection, severe stress, or hypothermia may indicate that the child has appeared characteristic signs of depriving Zhiber.

In some cases, the symptoms of the disease may be masked by other skin pathologies. In this situation, the appointment of diagnostic tests is required. Usually, the required complex of diagnosis is a dermatologist.

Pink lichen cure is very easy. It can also be treated at home. Hospitalization in the hospital is not required. Usually, adverse symptoms of the disease disappear on their own, within a couple of weeks - without treatment.

This time, as a rule, is quite enough to restore the child's body.

To eliminate adverse symptoms in a shorter time, the following treatment methods are used:

• Restriction of any water procedures during the acute period of the disease. Baths or showers may contribute to the appearance of new skin rashes. Usually, doctors limit any water procedures for several days - in order to quickly disappear all the red spots on the skin.

• In the future, you should use only moisturizers for the shower. Try to choose the most hypoallergenic means. They should not be added strong perfumes and various dyes. Such chemicals will only contribute to the long course of pink lichen.
• Avoid any skin dryness. It is noticed that in babies with a tendency to excessive dryness of the skin, deprive the lichen develops several times more often. To improve the water balance of the skin will help special emolent. These tools equalize the skin pH and improve the moisture of the skin. The skin becomes softer and smoother to the touch.

• Avoid direct sunlight. Any dryness of the skin also contributes to the possible appearance of skin rashes. During the acute period of the disease it is better for some time to completely abandon active sun exposure.
• Limit the wearing of clothes made from synthetic materials. The impact of the coloring components in such materials contributes to the development of specific skin rashes. To provoke the appearance of new plaques can wearing woolen clothes.

• Use ointment. For better drying of the skin, you can use medicines containing zinc. They help to slightly dry the red spots and prevent the penetration of bacterial infections into them. If the skin is too dry, you can use ointments with a fairly oily base. These funds are prescribed only by the attending physician.
• Eat right. Any industrial sweets, marinades, as well as spicy and smoked food are excluded from the baby’s daily diet. For babies with hypersensitivity to allergens, various bee products, cocoa beans, oranges and other citrus fruits should also be excluded.
• Daily regime. During the acute period of the disease, any strong physical exertion is completely excluded. More time should be spent with the baby. The child must certainly feel parental attention, love and care. This baby can recover much faster.

Unfortunately, currently there is no pink lichen vaccine.To prevent possible occurrence of the disease in the child should carefully monitor his health. All viral or bacterial infections must be treated. In some cases, therapy at home without going to a doctor helps to worsen their course. In the future, this contributes to the appearance of unfavorable signs of depriving Giber in the baby.

Immunity strengthening is also an important component of any prevention of skin dermatoses.

Regular, well-chosen physical exertion and hardening will also help improve the performance of immunity and prevent the onset of depriving Zhiber.

Why does such a disease occur in humans and how can children with such a diagnosis be treated? The reasoning of a practicing dermatovenerologist Makarchuk V.V. see below.