Smooth skin microsporia implies a mycotic disease caused by a keratinophilic fungus of the genus Microsporum. According to available statistics, this disease today occurs with a frequency of approximately fifty to seventy cases per one hundred thousand people. In this article, we will talk about what constitutes smooth skin microsporia, and also consider the recommended methods of treatment.
Symptoms
At present, such an ailment as microsporia of smooth skin is relatively often diagnosed. The incubation period is four to about six weeks. After that, small spots of a reddish hue appear, which rise above the surface of the skin itself. They have a clear outline and consistently increase in size. Then the lesions take the form of rings, consisting ofvesicles, nodules and crusts. As a rule, these rings are inscribed one into the other, and in some cases they even intersect. According to experts, in children and young women, microsporia of smooth skin is most often accompanied by an inflammatory reaction, as well as slight peeling. It is noteworthy that in patients prone to the occurrence of atopic dermatitis, it can be quite difficult to correctly diagnose this disease. The thing is that the fungus disguises itself as the main symptoms of dermatitis, and taking hormonal drugs even enhances the manifestations of the disease, thereby provoking the further spread of the fungus throughout the body.
Diagnosis
When initial symptoms appear, it is recommended to seek the advice of a specialist without delay. To confirm the diagnosis, the doctor must conduct a visual examination, as well as take a scraping to detect the fungus. Note that this analysis can only establish the presence of a fungal disease in the body, but not determine the true diagnosis. To determine the pathogen, a different analysis is prescribed, namely sowing. Only after that you can proceed to the appropriate therapy.
Microsporia of smooth skin. Treatment
First of all, it should be noted that, depending on the severity of the disease, general antifungal and local therapy can be prescribed. As a rule, creams, ointments and emulsions are prescribed for application directly to the affected area (for example, Terbizil preparations,"Termikon", etc.). If microsporia of smooth skin is accompanied by inflammatory reactions, then combined agents are used that simultaneously contain hormonal and antifungal components. It is believed that treatment with iodine solution and alternating applications with ointments in the absence of serious lesions have a noticeable therapeutic effect.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it should be noted that the use of certain drugs is possible only after consultation with a specialist. The thing is that some drugs, for example, during pregnancy or lactation, are highly undesirable for use. Stay he althy!
