The skin of absolutely every person contains many microorganisms, including fungi. Usually they do not bring any harm or discomfort, as they are completely harmless. But during failures in the body, fungi begin to multiply more actively and become the causative agents of a disease such as mycosis.
Let's consider why a fungus of the skin of the face occurs, as well as ways to combat and prevent this unpleasant phenomenon.
Causes of fungus on the face in adults
As mentioned above, athlete's foot is caused by an overgrowth of Candida fungus on the face.
Some factors may contribute to this process:
- lowered immunity;
- eating sweets and starchy foods in very large quantities;
- contact with people who are already infected with the fungus, as well as using their personal items (cosmetics, washcloths, towels);
- heavy sweating;
- presence of microtraumas on the skin of the face;
- longbeing in a warm and humid environment.
Signs of fungus on the face in adults
What is accompanied by the appearance of such an unpleasant phenomenon as a fungus on the face? Symptoms may vary slightly in each individual case, although there are some constant indicators. These include:
- appearance of cracks, ulcers and rashes on the skin;
- presence of constant and severe itching in the affected area;
- skin peeling.
With the help of laboratory tests, you can study the skin in more detail and accurately determine the causative agent of the disease. This will be necessary for the further appointment of the correct type of treatment. Therefore, it is imperative to analyze the skin particles that were taken from the affected area of the face.
It is worth considering that there is a so-called "risk group". The people who entered it are most susceptible to such a phenomenon as a fungus on the face. These include athletes, the military, as well as those who are characterized by excessive sweating and do not follow the rules of personal hygiene.
What is the danger of fungus on the face?
As a rule, during the initial stage of development, the fungus on the face is completely harmless, as it affects only dead skin cells (epidermis). However, if timely treatment is not started, the disease can become chronic and it will be quite difficult to get rid of it. At the same time, peeling of the skin, which is observed at the beginning of the disease, can lead tobubble formation. Those, in turn, burst, leaving wet, inflammatory areas.
All these processes cause loosening of the skin, some parts of which may begin to separate. As you can see, there is nothing pleasant in such a phenomenon.
The fungus can spread not only over the face, but throughout the body. In this case, there is a great danger, since it can also touch the internal organs, which will lead to the pathology of the blood vessels.
In addition, the fungus on the face (the photo at the beginning of the article is proof of this) does not look quite aesthetically pleasing, and in some cases it can even cause disgust. Therefore, at the first signs of the disease, you should contact the clinic to prescribe the necessary type of treatment.
Drug treatment of facial fungus in adults
After confirming the diagnosis, another question arises: "How to treat a fungus on the face?". It is worth noting that only a doctor can make a decision on this matter and prescribe therapy, based on the results of laboratory tests.
Treatment may include taking medications, as well as the use of special creams and ointments. As for tablets, the most popular drugs are Orungal, Diflucan, Lamisil and others. They act on the fungus from the inside, due to which they are highly effective. In this case, the required dose of each of the funds is calculated individually.
For external use, the doctor may prescribe a cream"Mikoket" or ointment "Miconazole". They prevent further reproduction of the fungus and destroy it. The course of treatment will be different in each case.
Fungus on the face: treatment with folk remedies
You can also get rid of the problem with the help of folk remedies. They act as adjuvant therapy when combined with drug treatment.
Let's look at some of the options.
- Lemon juice. It must be rubbed into the affected areas of the skin. The effectiveness of such a simple method can be explained by the fact that fungi reproduce very poorly in an acidic environment.
- Garlic. It should be noted right away that this method is not suitable for everyone. This can be explained by the presence of a strong odor and the possible occurrence of allergic reactions. It is necessary to grind the garlic with a garlic press, mix it with a small amount of butter and apply the resulting mixture to the affected skin. After 30-40 minutes, wash off the mask with water.
- Raisin. It is necessary to cut it in half and rub it on the affected areas of the skin.
- Infusion of horsetail. They need to wash problem areas 3-4 times a day.
Fungus on the face of a child
Children are more susceptible to mycosis than adults. This is due to the weak protection of the skin and the immature immune system.
Fungus on the face of children appears in most cases as a result of insufficient hygiene, in contact withsick people or after visiting public places (pool, beach, toilet, etc.).
Fungus in children appears as:
- skin redness;
- severe itching in the affected area;
- fluid performances;
- the appearance of a grayish coating on the infected area;
- dry skin.
Depending on the pathogen, these signs may be supplemented by others, for example, the appearance of rashes, hair loss, and so on.
Treatment of fungus in children
Despite the fact that in both adults and children the causative agent of the disease is most often the same fungus, the methods of treatment will differ. This is due to the fact that the baby's body is not yet able to tolerate "adult" drugs.
Pediatricians usually recommend taking drugs such as Miconazole, Naftifin, Clotrimazole, Terbinafine. The dosage will depend on the age of the child and other indicators, so it is better to entrust such calculations to a specialist and not self-medicate.
To improve skin condition, you can use boric acid, potassium permanganate, salicylic alcohol or furacilin solution.
Mycosis prevention
How to protect yourself from such trouble as a fungus on your face? First of all, it is important to observe the rules of personal hygiene and not to use other people's personal belongings (towels, slippers, and so on). In addition, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the skin of the face: it must be clean and dry, as the fungus "loves" a humid environment.
The next item is strengthening the immune system. This also includes compliance with the daily regimen, proper and regular nutrition, regular walks in the fresh air, the presence of physical activity and a sufficient amount of rest during work.
If a disease (fungus) is detected in one of the family members, it is necessary to immediately carry out a complete disinfection of his things and stop any contact with him until the moment of complete recovery.
As you can see, compliance with preventive measures does not require much effort. But the end result in the form of he althy and clean skin is worth it! After all, it's easier to avoid a problem than to spend time and money on fixing it later.
Be he althy!
