Pink lichen is a dermatological disease of viral, infectious or other origin. His second name is Gibert's disease. It is proved that the risk of contracting rosacea in women is much higher than in men. Children over 10 years of age and adults under 40 years of age are most susceptible to its occurrence.
What is the disease?
Rosy versicolor, or Gibert's disease, is an infectious-allergic skin disease that can occur after an infection or hypothermia. Most often they suffer from people with low immunity. Manifested by rashes in the form of pink spots on the skin.
About half of the patients experience mild or severe itching. Pink lichen is an infectious disease, but it is not transmitted from person to person. The onset of the disease is associated with the ingestion of a virus or bacteria, but skin rash is caused by allergic reactions of the body to the activity of the pathogen.
The proportion of Giber disease among other skin pathologies is about 4%. Although this disease occurs quite often, doctors and scientists have not fully studied it. For example, at the moment there is no consensus on which microorganism pink lichen causes.
Most often, the pathology occurs in autumn and winter in the cold season. Men and women are equally affected. The most common disease in age from 10 to 35 years. Children under 2 years of age are very rarely ill. Most likely, this is due to immunity, which is transmitted from the mother. Throughout life, a person can have rosy lichen only once. After recovery, the body produces a strong immunity.
Causes of pink lichen
There are several theories about what kind of microorganism leads to Giber disease. According to one theory, it is the herpes virus 6 and 7 type. Another theory is that streptococcus bacteria cause the disease. However, microorganisms play an important role only at the initial stage, since they are a trigger mechanism.
Then an allergic reaction begins to occur in the body, which leads to the main manifestations of the disease. This pathology can cause some factors that weaken the immune system:
stress;- hypothermia;
- past infection;
- vaccination;
- gastrointestinal disorders;
- insect bites;
- slight skin damage;
- metabolic disease.
stress;Another important factor is frequent washing with the use of hard scourers, scrubs, and detergents on an aggressive basis. Such means overdry the skin, injure it, deprive of natural protection.
The main symptoms of pink lichen
This disease in children and adults is the same. The first symptoms of pink lichen can occur after an infectious disease. In this case, this state is preceded by a deterioration of health: there may be weakness, body aches. After that, maternal plaque forms on the skin, which differs from the other elements of the rash by its large size and intense color at the edges. Most often, it appears in the chest or shoulder blades. The size of the plaque is from 2 cm and more, the color is pinkish gray
That is what gave the name of this pathology. Gradually, a yellow bloom appears in the center of the spot, which over time is transformed into small scales. At the same time, the edges remain clean and smooth. For this reason, many doctors compare pink versicolor with a medallion.
After a week, secondary elements of the rash may appear on the skin of the trunk, arms and legs - spots of a smaller size. In diameter, they are about 1 cm, the shape is correct, oval. Usually they do not grow in width, do not merge among themselves.
After some time in the center of the spot appear areas with scales, along the edges of the border is formed. Due to the fact that the skin dries, cracks, the person begins to feel an itch. Sometimes small subcutaneous nodules are formed that are filled with fluid. With this form of the disease, psoriasis is easier and faster.
Secondary rashes can be located on the lines of the Langer, that is, in areas where the skin is most tensile. Usually a lot of spots are formed in the groin area, on the forearms, the inner surface of the hips. The skin in such places has many ducts, which is a favorable condition for the development of pink lichen. Most often, the face and the skin under the hair on the head remain clean.
The rash appears in stages with an interval of 7-10 days. Before new spots are formed on the skin, a person feels a worsening of the condition, weakness and chills may appear, which is caused by intoxication of the body. On the skin, you can notice different in the degree of maturity elements of the rash.
Some of them will be pink, clean, without scales - these are considered the freshest. Others, mature, covered with bloom. Over time, spots can disappear on their own. In this case, in their place remains darker areas of skin. This is due to the accumulation of skin pigment in the affected area. For some people, on the contrary, spots of a lighter shade remain in place of the plaques. Gradually, the skin color smooths out.
However, in patients with a weakened immune system, the disease can last up to six months. In this case, the rash may subside, manifest with a new force.
With improper treatment, failure to comply with the rules of hygiene, a rash can thickly cover the body, bacterial infection joins it, which leads to suppuration. Self-diagnosis and self-treatment is dangerous. This pathology is quite difficult to distinguish from measles, rubella, psoriasis, pityriasis, because each of these diseases requires special treatment.
What do the plaques look like?
Pathology begins with the appearance of the first and large maternal spots. Usually it is located on the abdomen, in the area of the shoulder blades on the back. The plaque has a pink or reddish-brown color, which is caused by the expansion of small vessels and capillaries in the upper layer of the skin. The plaque slightly rises above the level of the skin, which is caused by the release of fluid through the walls of the capillaries, swelling. This area shrivels, cracks, feels dry.
Gradually, the spots are covered with small scales brownish-yellow, in appearance resemble crumpled tissue paper. This is caused by an inflammatory process that leads to the separation of the upper layer of the skin. Particles of the epidermis begins to flake off, between them remains a space filled with air.
This leads to flaking. After the center of the stain is covered with scales, it seems to sink. And the area surrounding it outside remains raised and bright pink.
How to treat pink lichen
Today, doctors cause a lot of questions about the ways to treat this pathology. Some experts believe that lichen ruber can pass on its own, for which it is necessary to restore immunity. Others say that the body needs help to cope with the disease so that it does not drag on for a long time.
The most commonly prescribed drugs are:
- Erythromycin. It is a macrolide antibiotic. The admission of this tool leads to a violation of the production of protein in the body of the pathogen, which also prevents their reproduction. The first few days after taking the antibiotic reduces the number of microorganisms, which leads to a reduction in allergies and rashes on the body. It is most effective to take Erythromycin in the first days of the disease. After the fifth day of illness, it is not prescribed. Take 1-2 tablets every 6 hours. When it is taken, the number of lesions on the body decreases, and recovery is accelerated. Erythromycin also prevents the addition of infection and the appearance of the inflammatory process.
- Acyclovir It is an antiviral drug that fights the herpes pathogen, because it is he who most commonly causes pink lichen. Acyclovir interrupts the reproduction of the virus, stops its spread, stimulates the work of the body's defenses. Apply one tablet five times a day. Most effective in the first hours of the disease. When it is applied, the spread of the rash over the body is prevented, the plaques quickly clear, fade and disappear.
- Tavegil. It is an antihistamine drug. Interferes with the action of histamine, produced in the body, which is the cause of all allergic reactions. Take one tablet 2 times a day, morning and evening. Tavegil relieves itching, reduces the number of new spots.
- Hydrocortisone. The adrenal hormone has an anti-inflammatory effect. Removes swelling of the skin at the site of plaque, slows down the development of allergies. The tool is applied in a thin layer on the affected skin areas up to three times a day.
- Tsindol. Zinc-based suspension. Helps to dry the skin, prevents the growth of microorganisms. Zindol need to wipe the affected areas up to three times a day.
- Activated carbon. Cleans the body of toxins. Take 4 tablets 3 times a day, half an hour before meals.
Also, doctors recommend to undergo ultraviolet radiation. This procedure will allow to destroy the protein molecules of pathogens of the disease, to destroy bacteria and viruses. UFOs can only be used in the first week after the appearance of the maternal plaque. At a later date, this procedure may cause deterioration. Irradiation is carried out daily in the first few days of the disease.
There are also a few more activities that will help to quickly deal with pathology:
- Doctors advise you to stick to diets that will not cause allergies. Avoid spicy, pickled, smoked dishes, as well as those products, which include a lot of food additives. You also need to exclude coffee, strong black tea and alcoholic beverages.
- Try to limit washing as much as possible, since water treatments cause depriving stains to dissipate throughout the body. This is especially promoted by soap and gel, which dries the skin. It is especially dangerous with this pathology to bathe in the bath, visit the pool. If necessary, you can take a shower. After washing it is recommended to blot the skin with a paper towel.
- Also, do not use cosmetics for the body, which can cause allergies and deterioration of the patient.
- With the appearance of secondary small rashes should not be in the open sun.
- To prevent inflammation, it is necessary to change linen every day. Moreover, it should be made of natural fabrics, let the air through. Wearing wool or synthetics will cause depriving new sites.
- Sweating can also cause new stains, for this reason overheating or physical exertion should be avoided.
Basic ointment for the treatment of pink lichen
It is best to use these tools:
- Salicylic-zinc paste or Lassar paste. This tool has an antimicrobial, drying effect. Removes redness, narrows dilated capillaries. Apply a thin layer of the agent up to twice a day on the affected areas. Through the use of Lassar paste, pink spots become almost imperceptible, and the tone is evened out.
- Sinalar Combined drug consisting of glucocorticoid hormones and antibacterial agents. Allows you to prevent the release of fluid through the walls of blood vessels. Relieves itching, inflammation, swelling. Apply to areas depriving, greasing with a thin layer 1-2 times a day.
- Flucinar Hormonal ointment, providing antiallergic effect. Relieves itching, struggling with peeling. Flucinar is applied once or twice a day.
- Lorinden A. The combined steroid preparation on the basis of salicylic acid. Relieves itching, inflammation, swelling. The first days of the ointment smeared with a thin layer up to 2-3 times a day, then once a day, for a maximum of 21 days.
Traditional methods of treatment
There is no specialized treatment for this disease. But you can also use the methods of traditional medicine, after consulting with your specialist. This will speed up the healing process.
Apple vinegar
Used in its pure form. They treat the affected skin up to 4 times per day until complete recovery. The first results will be noticeable about a week after starting. Full recovery occurs within one and a half months.
Celandine tincture
Take fresh leaves and inflorescences of celandine, fill with vodka. Leave to infuse in a tightly closed container for two weeks. The resulting tincture is diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 5. This solution can be taken orally or used externally.
- internal use - 15 drops of the solution up to 3 times per day before meals;
- external use: moisten a cotton swab in a solution, treat affected areas with it up to 2 times a day.
Elderberry tincture
Take one tablespoon of dried elder blossoms, cover with a glass of boiling water, leave to infuse for half an hour. This is a tincture for internal use. Use 3 tablespoons 3 times a day before meals for 35 days.
Ointment from glycerin and talc
Take two tablespoons of zinc oxide, mix with talc and glycerin, cover with water until a homogeneous mass. The ointment is applied to the affected skin 2 times a day. She immediately relieves inflammation and itching.
Tar ointment
In the same proportions mix birch tar with butter, apply to the affected areas of the body at night in the form of a compress for 10 days.
Buckwheat broth
Take 20 g of cereals, pour 2 cups of water, boil, cool. The resulting decoction process the affected skin 3 times a day for 5 weeks. Thanks to this tool in a few days the itching will completely disappear.
Cabbage
Dampen fresh cabbage leaves in sour cream and apply to the pockets of the disease for half an hour. This method allows you to quickly get rid of itching and relieve irritation.
Raw Yeast Dough
For the dough you will need:
- 200 ml of milk;
- 30 g yeast;
- 0.8 kg of flour;
- 1 egg;
- 3 tablespoons butter;
- 2 tablespoons of honey.
After cooking, the dough is applied to places that are affected by rosy lichen once a day for about 1.5-2 hours. The course of treatment is 5 days. It is one of the most effective means in the early stages of the disease.
Paper ash
Take a sheet of stationery, roll it up into a bag and put it on a plate. Ignite and wait for complete combustion. The resulting ash is diluted in 5 drops of alcohol. Lubricate the affected areas with this solution three times a day.
Features of the treatment of pink lichen in children
According to pediatricians and dermatologists, pink deprive the child does not need to be treated, and the symptoms will disappear on their own when immunity is restored. But in order to speed up recovery, one cannot do without nutritious nutrition, which should be rich in protein and vitamins. The child’s menu should include meat, dairy products, vegetables, and fruits.
Proper child care is the basis of treatment. You need:
- Follow a hypoallergenic diet. Temporarily exclude fish, honey, sweets, citrus and other exotic fruits from the diet.
- Change linen daily. Temporarily discard the diapers.
- Bathe the child in warm water under the shower. According to some doctors, it is better to use Friderm with zinc instead of the usual shampoo or gel.
In some cases, doctors may prescribe medications to speed recovery. They are aimed at reducing itching, preventing the appearance of new spots, accelerating skin cleansing. These include:
- Sorbents that absorb toxins formed during illness. Alleviate the manifestations of allergies and infections. Enterosgel and Polisorb are among the most well-known drugs. Enterosgel take 1 teaspoon up to 3 times per day for 7 days. Polysorb - one teaspoon per 10 kg of baby weight. The course of treatment is up to 14 days.
- Antihistamines are necessary to suppress allergic reactions, reduce inflammation in the affected skin. The most famous drugs: Zyrtec and Suprastin. Children under 6 years old Zirtek give 5 drops 2 times a day, children 6-12 years old - 10 drops. Suprastin give half tablets 2-3 times a day.
- Ointments and creams with hormones. Such agents have a pronounced antipruritic effect, constrict blood vessels, reduce the release of fluid through the walls of blood vessels. Hydrocortisone ointment is most commonly prescribed. Apply once or twice a day with a thin layer. The treatment period is up to 7 days.
- Antiseptic drugs are aimed at reducing inflammation, preventing the development of secondary infection. Most often prescribed Skin Cap. This tool inhibits the cells of viruses, which leads to a decrease in plaque, peeling in the foci. Cream treat the affected areas 2 times a day. The course of treatment is about 14 days. Can prescribe and fukortsin. It is necessary with a cotton swab, moistened in a solution, process the comb for three days.
What to do with pink lichen during pregnancy?
Pink versicolor in the period of childbearing - the phenomenon is quite frequent. Высокая заболеваемость связана с гормональными сбоями, естественным снижением иммунитета в этот период. Данная патология не опасна для матери, ребенка, не угрожает беременности, однако сильный зуд, нервное напряжение могут ухудшать состояние женщины.
Если розовый лишай развивается на 15 неделе, повышается и риск выкидыша. Если врач диагностировал данную патологию, пациентке могут прописать:
- Витаминную терапию. В этом случае нужно принимать витамины группы А, В, С. Они направлены на укрепление иммунитета, ускорение выздоровления. Витамины можно принимать в виде комплексов, например Прегнавит, либо по отдельности.
- Кальция глюконат, который содержит в себе соли кальция. Такое средство улучшает состояние опорно-двигательной системы, обладает противоаллергическим действием. Кальция глюконат снижает проницаемость сосудов, мембран, что позволяет предотвратить развитие воспалительных и аллергических реакций. Принимают по 1 таблетке 3 раза в сутки на протяжении 3 недель.
- Также врачи могут отправить больную на фототерапию. Это облучение ультрафиолетовой лампой или кратковременное пребывание на солнце. УФО укрепит иммунитет, улучшит состояние кожи, позволит быстрее избавиться от болезнетворных бактерий.
- Наружное лечение розового лишая у беременных предусматривает применение масляного раствора хлорофиллипта. Данное средство обладает антимикробным действием, ускоряет регенерацию, оказывает смягчающий эффект. Раствором смазывают очаги до 2 раз в сутки.
- Облепиховое, шиповниковое масла. Они содержат витамины, жирные кислоты, что оказывает противовоспалительный и регенерирующий эффект. Смочите марлевые салфетки в масле, прикладывайте к очагам поражения 2 раза в сутки на 15 минут.
- Цинковая мазь может уменьшить воспаление и раздражение. Ее наносят до 4 раз в сутки на пораженные участки кожи.
- Крем Адвантан. Является гормональным кортикостероидными средством, уменьшающим зуд, жжение, иные признаки розового лишая. Его можно применять только по назначению врача один раз в день на протяжении 3-4 недель.
Чего нельзя делать при болезни Жибера?
Следующие рекомендации помогут вашему организму быстрее справиться с заболеванием. Не стоит:
- Часто принимать водные процедуры. Вода может стать причиной появления новых очагов лишая.
- Использовать мочалки и моющие средства. Мочалки оставляет на коже микроскопические ранки, на месте которых могут появиться новые очаги. А вещества, которые входят в состав мыла и геля, могут стать причиной аллергической реакции, что также усилит высыпания
- Посещать бассейн. Хлорка, которая используется для дезинфекции воды, может стать причиной распространения сыпи.
- Потеть. Соли, которые входит в состав пота, раздражают кожу, поэтому повышенная потливость может стать причиной появления новых пятен.
- Расчесывать пятна. В результате расчесывания появляются микротрещины, в которые могут проникнуть бактерии, за счет чего к лишаю может присоединиться вторичная инфекция.
- Делать массаж. Данная процедура усиливает приток крови к коже, из-за чего высыпания становятся более яркими. Кроме того, при массаже кожа может травмироваться, что повышает риск появления инфекции.
- Носить шерстяную, синтетическую тесную одежду. Шерсть и синтетика раздражают кожу, кроме того, синтетические материалы плохо впитывают пот.
- Supercool. Низкие температуры могут стать причиной спазмов в кровеносных сосудах на тех участках, которые поражены лишаем.
- Загорать. Солнечные ожоги могут стать причиной появления воспалительных реакций. Но при этом ультрафиолет в умеренных дозах полезен для пациентов.
