Microsporia in humans is quite common. This is an infectious disease of fungal origin, which is better known as ringworm. Pathogenic microorganisms, as a rule, affect skin tissues and hair, less often - nail plates. In any case, a sick person needs medical help.
Microsporia in humans and its causes
As already mentioned, the cause of this disease is a fungal infection, namely a fungus of the genus Microsporum. The source of infection can be either an infected person or a sick animal. The fact is that on the affected areas of the skin, as a rule, scales form, under which spores of the fungus accumulate - this is how the infection spreads.
It can be seen that the household way of transmission is quite possible. Spores can be "caught" when sharing bed linen, clothing, towels, combs, and while caring for sick animals. Once on the surface of the skin, the fungus quickly takes root intissue - this is how microsporia occurs in humans. The incubation period can vary, but as a rule, the first symptoms appear within 1-2 weeks. By the way, spores of pathogenic microorganisms remain active in the external environment for many months.
Microsporia in humans: photos and symptoms
As already mentioned, fungal parasites most often affect the skin (including the scalp), destroy hair and bulbs, and occasionally even move to the nails of the hands and feet. In most cases, a rounded inflammatory focus appears on the skin - this area acquires a reddish tint and rises slightly above the surface.
As the disease progresses, the affected area of the skin becomes covered with white, grayish or yellowish scales. If the fungus affects the scalp, it quickly moves to the hair follicle, resulting in its destruction. In the future, the hair becomes dry and dull, lose strength and fall out.
When the nail plate is damaged, a white spot appears on the tip of the nail - here the tissues become thinner, become soft and gradually collapse.
In some cases, microsporia in humans is accompanied by suppuration, as a result of which small numerous pustules can be seen on the skin, which eventually open up - their contents are released, forming yellowish crusts. Most often, the disease is accompanied by itching and burning.
Microsporia in humans:treatments
Typically, therapy involves the use of topical antifungals. Special ointments are used to treat the skin: Terbinafine, Clotrimazole, etc. Sulfur, tar and sulfur-salicylic ointment are also considered useful - these products have antiseptic properties and accelerate regeneration processes.
If the infection has affected the scalp, then special shampoos, masks, gels and even hair sprays are used. In particular, drugs containing ketoconazole, such as Nizoral, are considered effective. In more severe cases, systemic therapy is required, which includes the use of external agents, as well as the use of antifungal drugs.
For severe inflammation, doctors prescribe special hormonal ointments.
