Scrofula behind the ears in adults (photo not attached for aesthetic reasons) is not a contagious disease, it is atopic dermatitis at the initial stage or an allergic reaction, the appearance of which is provoked by some specific factors. In addition, scrofula can be called skin irritation that occurs with sweating, and rashes are mainly formed on the skin behind the ears.
What causes the disease?
Provoke such a skin disease can be some specific allergens, such as pet hair or feathers, dust, as well as any household chemicals or cosmetics. In children, the cause of scrofula behind the ears (photo not attached due to unaesthetic appearance) may be, for example, the early introduction of sweets into the diet, as well as the use of harmful foods or citrus fruits. In very young children, scrofula can form due to heavy sweating, which can be associated with excessive wrapping, as well as with a decrease in immunity. If we talk about children, then first of all in a groupThe risk includes frail, premature babies, as well as those who are severely retarded or live in unsanitary conditions.
Symptoms
Currently, scrofula is commonly understood as an infectious disease of skin localization caused by tubercle. It got its name because of the external similarity of the rash with a gold coating. The rinds are yellowish in color. From a medical point of view, the disease is similar to allergic dermatitis. The highest frequency of lesions in children under the age of 9-11 years (in the risk zone - preschoolers and younger schoolchildren). Adults get sick several times less often.
The pathogenesis of scrofula includes the appearance of irregularly shaped rashes behind the auricles or in the area of the hairline. Later, they turn into a noticeable golden coating, accompanied by itching and flaking. Often the child to the blood tears the affected area of the skin. With improper treatment, damage tends to move to the front side. The first signs have some similarities with lichen. As one of the tasks of dermatology is the differentiation of signs and clarification of the diagnosis. Symptoms of scrofula that distinguish it from other diseases include the safety of hair on the head and the possible expansion of the lymph nodes.
Diagnosis
In order to find out the root cause, you need a visit to the doctor, who will make an accurate diagnosis and indicate the correct drug treatment. Diagnosis of scrofula behind the ears includes several stages, allowing maximumaccurately confirm the doctor's diagnosis and find out the cause of the appearance, since scrofula is not an independent disease, but a sign of more serious pathological abnormalities in the body.
To determine pathologies, the doctor prescribes a series of laboratory tests:
- General blood test, which shows abnormalities in the composition of the blood, indicating the appearance of inflammatory and infectious processes in the body.
- Immunological examination allows you to determine the body's response to the course of the disease.
- Urine analysis also allows you to determine abnormalities in the composition of urea, indicating the onset of inflammation or the development of pathology.
- Fecal analysis is necessary to study the state of the microflora, since violations are also the cause of the development of various pathologies.
- Ultrasound diagnostics of organs is necessary to detect damage to internal organs during the course of the disease.
Medicated treatment
There are no special medicines for scrofula, drug therapy is focused on preventing unpleasant symptoms, reviving, strengthening the child's body, if necessary, the child is given drugs that kill pathogenic bacteria. Preparations for the treatment of scrofula in children behind the ears, the photo of which is below, are used most often:
- Topical treatment. Bepanten (for babies) will undoubtedly help to overcome overthrow, peeling, older children are advised to apply zinc ointment every day. The duration of the course of treatmentsets by the attending doctor.
- Internal treatment depends on the background of the onset of the disease. If the infection is accompanied by infection with staphylococcus aureus, then drugs with a wide range of effects are used.
- In addition, enterosorbents are used to remove toxins from the child's body: "Smecta", activated carbon and others.
- If there are difficulties with stool, dysbacteriosis of the intestinal tract is detected, the baby is prescribed probiotics or prebiotics that restore normal microflora.
- If necessary, the lack of necessary trace elements, vitamins is replenished by taking multivitamins, which is prescribed only by a pediatrician.
Where to go?
Therapy of scrofula of absolutely all types must be carried out after consultation with a pediatrician, dermatologist, allergist. Allergic scrofula can be cured by detecting an allergen, changing the menu, and excluding certain substances. The diet includes foods containing vitamins, trace elements, exclude allergen foods.
Bepanthen
The active element of "Bepanthen" is dexpanthenol, it improves skin metabolism, promotes the rapid restoration of the skin. The medication is prescribed to relieve inflammation, peeling, scabies with scrofula (dermatitis). This medicine is good for scrofula behind the ears in adults and children. The ointment is slightly rubbed into the skin behind the ears, on the face, in the perineum and in otheraffected areas. The operation is repeated once or twice a day.
Contraindication to the use of "Bepanten" is the personal intolerance of the drug. In exceptional cases, when applying the cream, irritation and an allergic red rash (urticaria) appear. Overdose with the use of "Bepanthen" does not appear, the time frame for the use of the drug has not been determined.
Sudokrem
Medication has a complex composition. The main functioning element is zinc oxide. The cream softens the skin, removes irritation, dries and anesthetizes the affected areas of the skin. The medicine helps to restore the dermis, disinfects, protects against pathogenic microorganisms and fungi. The cream is gently rubbed until a thin film remains on the skin. It is allowed to use up to 3-5 times a day. A contraindication to use is the personal intolerance of the Sudocrem ingredients and purulent skin infections. With personal intolerance, irritation, a slight rash and redness of the skin are likely.
Zinc Ointment
Medication is used for absolutely all manifestations of scrofula. The functioning element of the ointment is zinc oxide. This element is considered an antiseptic, it "dries" the skin and exhibits an astringent effect. Zinc ointment reduces irritation and redness, weakens crusts in the affected areas. Wash skin with clean water before applicationdry up. The medicine is applied in a thin layer to the affected areas. The procedure is repeated 4 to 5-6 times a day. The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor. The maximum duration of therapy with zinc ointment is 30 days. Contraindications to the use of the substance are signs of personal intolerance to the ointment - hyperemia, irritation and rash.
Other substances
"Topicrem" also has this effect. The active elements of the drug are piroctone olamine (octopirox) and lactic acid. With intractable, serious forms of allergic diathesis, the doctor prescribes hormonal ointments to the patient. A good therapeutic result is provided by "Prednisolone ointment", "Sinalar", "Oxycort" and "Locacorten".
Folk treatment
Like any other disease, scrofula requires timely and adequate treatment. Damage to the skin (which, in fact, differs from scrofula) can lead to severe and difficult to treat consequences. For example, inflammation from the surface of the skin can go to the mucous membranes, provoke purulent inflammation of the middle ear, which in turn can cause inflammation in the brain.
It must be said that the list of medications, their dosage and methods of treatment are determined solely by the attending physician. In addition to the standard methods recognized by official medicine, there are a large number of folk remedies,which can be used to consolidate the result of treatment.
Traditional medicine will tell you how to treat scrofula behind the ears in a child and an adult. The most popular and well-established folk remedies include the following.
Decoctions
Folk decoctions of medicinal plants for oral administration:
- Relieves the inflammatory process due to the tannins and carotenoids contained in the decoction of the coltsfoot plant. To make, you need to pour one spoonful of dry crushed leaves with one glass of boiling water and insist for one hour, you need to take a spoonful several times a day.
- Due to the high content of essential oils, a decoction of violet flowers has an intense anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect. A decoction is prepared according to the standard scheme: 1 spoon is poured into a glass of boiling water and infused, taken several times a day by a spoon. An infusion of verbena officinalis also has a similar effect.
- In order to relieve the symptoms of scrofula (itching, pain), as well as stop the inflammatory process, have a sedative effect on the body, it is good to use a decoction of viburnum sprigs, which is rich in tannins and vitamins C, B, E, R. Such a decoction is prepared as follows: a spoonful of finely chopped twigs is poured into a glass of hot water and boiled over low heat for half an hour. Taken by spoon once a day.
- The unique properties of rowan fruits are widely known. A decoction of them hasthe ability to heal and tighten the affected areas of the skin, fight germs and infectious agents. And all this thanks to the tannins, vitamins and flavonoids that are part of the mountain ash. To obtain a decoction, two tablespoons of fruits are taken, poured with a glass of water, boiled for about fifteen minutes, infused for about two hours.
Gifts
In addition to the use of healing folk decoctions, lotions, rinsing and rubbing with infusions made with the addition of medicinal plants are also recommended. How to cure scrofula behind the ears in adults (photo not attached for aesthetic reasons)? In this case, help:
- As mentioned above, flowers of medicinal violet have an anti-inflammatory effect, and when applied externally, it also has an antiseptic effect, which is very useful for scrofulous rashes behind the ears. The general therapeutic effect for scrofula is provided by baths with the addition of a decoction, but, given the localization behind the auricles, lotions and rinses can be used.
- Beneficial effect on the inflamed skin have baths of young freshly prepared oak bark.
- Decoction of chamomile is widely known as an anti-inflammatory, sedative, antiseptic, pain reliever.
- A decoction of calamus has a bacteriostatic and anti-inflammatory effect.
It should be noted that decoctions and infusions of medicinal herbs for external use may be more concentrated than for internal use. Lotions and baths shouldmake a decoction at room temperature.
