Lichen is a common disease in children. It is accompanied by redness of the skin, itching and burning. Lichen is a collective medical concept. It combines a number of fungal and viral diseases that manifest similar symptoms. Features, varieties of lichen in a child, as well as methods of its treatment will be discussed further.
General Description
Chinese in a child is a common problem. This is a group of dermatological diseases of an infectious nature. There are many types of this disease. Anyone can get infected with it. However, children under 14 are at risk. Moreover, this disease does not bypass even infants. If you leave the stroller unattended, a carrier of such an infection may approach it. This can even be an older child who communicates with a peer who is ill with deprivation.
Parents should pay attention to who their child communicates with, whether they touchhe street cats and dogs, etc. Dermatosis can manifest itself in different ways. However, in the vast majority of cases, there is a rash on the skin, which can form a different pattern. Skin pigmentation may be affected. In some cases, hair loss is observed. Burning, itching accompany most of these diseases.
What does lichen look like in children? We will talk about this a little lower. In any case, be sure to contact your pediatrician. Self-medication can only exacerbate the problem. There are many varieties of lichen. To choose the right tool, you will need to undergo a comprehensive diagnosis. Only after that the doctor prescribes the correct treatment. All of the tips and treatments listed below should be considered in an overview in order to have an idea of \u200b\u200bapproaches to treating lichen.
There is no need to panic when symptoms of the disease appear. Ringworm responds well to treatment. It is important to pay attention to it in time, to undergo a timely examination. If parents have not experienced such a disease before, they can familiarize themselves with a number of preventive procedures that will prevent the development of the disease.
Causes of occurrence
There are many factors that can trigger the appearance of lichen in a child. The reasons are quite varied. All parents should know them in order to prevent infection of their child with such an infection. It is also worth considering that each type of dermatosis is caused by certain pathogens. Not always such a nuisance arises from the contact of a child with a street cat or dog. The list of reasons is long.
First of all, a similar problem occurs in children who do not follow the rules of personal hygiene. Parents should pay great attention to this issue. Also, lichen can be the result of a violation of the integrity of the skin (wounds, abrasions, scratches). If they appear on the skin, you should immediately treat the cuts with an antiseptic.
Communication with sick people, contact with animals can also lead to the development of lichen. Some types of dermatoses appear due to increased sweating, weakened immunity. Also, disturbances in the work of the endocrine system lead to similar phenomena. After the baby has had chickenpox, he can also easily become infected with shingles.
Lichen on a child's hand, face or other parts of the body may be the result of an allergic reaction, neurosis. Acute intestinal, respiratory infections lead to a decrease in immunity. It can also lead to skin irritation. In some cases, there is a hereditary predisposition.
If timely treatment is not prescribed, it is possible to provoke the transition of the disease into a more severe form. Lichen can provoke the appearance of stomatitis, conjunctivitis, optic neuritis, meningitis, encephalitis, etc. Therefore, it is extremely important to start treatment in a timely manner. One of the most serious consequences in the presence of lichen in a very advanced form can be damage to the nervous system.
Tinea rosacea and versicolor
What does lichen look like in children? This disease can vary greatly in appearance. One of the most commontypes of similar diseases are ringworm, pink, multi-colored lichen. They differ in pathogens, consequences and other characteristics.
Ringworm is the most common type of skin disease in babies. Lesions appear on the head, shoulders and neck, as well as on the face. The causative agent is a fungus of two types. Depending on which of them caused the disease, ringworm is called trichophytosis or microsporia. You can become infected with such an ailment through contact with sick people, animals, as well as through personal hygiene products.
Pityriasis versicolor is a non-contagious disease. It does not pose a he alth hazard. However, such spots look unaesthetic. This disease is caused by a yeast-like fungus. It always lives on the skin of any person. However, when favorable conditions arise for its development, the mycelium grows. Most often, this disease occurs after suffering infectious diseases, in violation of the endocrine system. Also, a similar disease is often found in residents of hot countries. It is necessary to wash more often and treat the skin with special compounds. Multi-colored lichen spreads on the stomach, back, arms. It almost never occurs on the lower body.
Another type of lichen in children is Zhiber's disease. It is caused by the herpes virus after diseases that reduce immunity. This disease is better known as pink lichen. This disease is typical for children from 10 years old. Most often, pink lichen appears in the fall or spring. They can be infected by airborne droplets.or by contact. It quickly spreads over the skin of the back, abdomen, sides, and also in skin folds.
Red flat and shingles
How to cure lichen in a child? The answer to this question depends on which causative agent of dermatosis caused this ailment. One of the types of such diseases is herpes zoster. Its causative agent is the same virus that causes chickenpox. This is the herpes virus. The difference lies in the mechanism of the occurrence of pathology. In some cases, it can be severe stress or a weakened immune system. If the child did not have chickenpox, when communicating with a sick person, he will get sick with this particular ailment. However, sometimes this virus manifests itself in the form of shingles.
Lichen planus is also one of the unpleasant diseases of this group. Scientists today have not determined which pathogen provokes it. There are two assumptions. The first of them says that red lichen causes a virus, and the second is an allergic predisposition.
If the lichen on the arm of a child, as well as on the legs, back, stomach of a bright red color, then it may turn out to be this particular type of dermatosis. Also, rashes may appear on the mucous membranes. Often this disease is a consequence of neurosis, intoxication of the body, the presence of a viral infection. Also, a decrease in immunity can cause the appearance of this type of lichen.
Symptomatics
How to cure lichen in a child? Asking this question to the pediatrician, you need to describe in detail the symptoms of the disease. Different typesdepriving manifest themselves in different ways. If the causative agent is a fungus, rashes appear mainly in the warm period, and if viruses - in winter.
Do you have pink oval spots on your skin? This is the main symptom of infectious dermatitis. This condition appears about a week after infection. The rash is accompanied by itching and burning, peeling. The temperature may rise, the lymph nodes increase.
Ringworm appears as oval or round patches. The skin appears with a crust, scales. Alopecia appears on the head. If the spots are small, but multiple, peel and itch, this may be a symptom of multi-colored lichen. Sometimes the maternal (central) plaque is seen. She is bigger than the others.
Lichen in a child can be manifested not only by itching. Purulent complications are possible. It's pink lichen.
Rash in the form of flat knots may be observed. This is a symptom of red lichen. The surface of the skin in the affected areas is shiny.
Shingles is similar in symptoms to herpes. There is itching, burning. The temperature may rise, the baby feels unwell. The rash at first looks like small pimples, which eventually merge into a single spot and become covered with a crust.
Onset of illness
Parents should know how lichen begins in children. It is especially difficult to determine the presence of this disease in infants. The sooner parents pay attention to the appearance of deviations, the easier and faster the treatment will be. Babies react to lichen with constant crying, a decreaseappetite. When bathing, changing clothes, you need to examine the skin of the baby. If a rash, oval or round spots appear, you should immediately contact your pediatrician.
In children of preschool and school age, it is quite difficult to notice lichen at an early stage of development. Some babies are aware that they have a rash and a burning sensation. However, they hide it from adults. It is necessary to explain to your child that if any deviations in well-being appear, you need to tell your parents. After all, the disease itself will not go away. If you run it, the skin will hurt and itch, and the treatment will be long.
Parents should also check their baby's skin periodically. This should be done during picnics on the beach, going to the pool together, etc. At the slightest suspicion of one of the listed diseases, you should go to the doctor.
Treatment recommendations
After the doctor makes a diagnosis, he will choose the optimal treatment regimen. At the same time, he will take into account not only the type of disease, but also the age of the patient, the features of the development of the disease. Most often, tablets and ointments are prescribed for lichen in children. The names of the most popular drugs are listed below.
The doctor chooses antifungal, antihistamine drugs. This also allows you to reduce the itching and burning that causes the causative agent of dermatosis. At the same time, parents must comply with a number of hygiene rules. This will prevent further spread of the disease. It is very important that the child does not scratch the affectedpatches of skin, even if they itch a lot.
To speed up the healing process and reduce discomfort, you need to dress the child in clothes made from natural fabrics. Synthetics in this case is unacceptable. You can also not dress the baby too warmly. If he sweats, it may aggravate his condition. Therefore, you will also have to forget about outdoor games for a while. You can exercise, but after that you immediately take a shower.
The room needs to be wet cleaned every day. Skin particles affected by a fungus or virus will constantly crumble to the floor, settling in different materials. To prevent re-infection, it is recommended to clean the room as often as possible. At the same time, the room should not be allowed to be hot. The optimum temperature level in this case is 20 ºС. Humidity should be between 50-60%.
Personal items, baby toys need to be washed frequently, treated with an antiseptic. A child can only walk outside after the sun has set. Otherwise, ultraviolet will affect the skin, increasing itching, irritation. It is very important to avoid contact with other people. The child should not go to kindergarten or school until fully recovered.
Medications
A suitable remedy for lichen in children should be chosen by a doctor. Depending on the type of disease, certain drugs are prescribed. If the child is ill with ringworm, the skin is treated with iodine solution (5%) or salicylic acid (3%). After that, an ointment is applied to the skin. If the baby is more than 1 month old, you can use"Travogen". If the child is already 2 years old, such means as Lamisil, Clotrimazole, Mikoseptin are suitable. Also, the doctor may prescribe ointments based on tar, salicyl, sulfur. If the lichen has become chronic, Griseofulvin tablets are prescribed. The sore spot is covered with clothing (scarf, bandana, etc.).
When pink lichen appears, vegetable oils of rosehip, sea buckthorn or St. John's wort are used. Romazulan is used as an antiseptic. Against itching, you can use Ketotifen or Zyrtec from 6 months. If inflammation and spread of lichen is significant, Cortomycetin or other similar compounds should be used.
Shingles is treated with anti-herpes ointments.
It could be "Acyclovir" or oxolinic ointment. With extensive damage, antiviral drugs based on acyclovir in tablets are prescribed. When pain and temperature appear, the child is given paracetamol, ibuprofen.
If an infection has got into the wounds, a purulent inflammatory process has arisen, antibiotics are prescribed. Physiotherapy sessions, electrophoresis may also be prescribed.
With the development of colored lichen, you can apply Exoderil ointment to clean skin in the affected areas. If the lesion is extensive, the doctor may prescribe antifungal tablets. How much is lichen in a child treated? It is impossible to give an unambiguous answer to this question. It all depends on the type of disease and the degree of its development.
Folkfunds
Treatment with folk remedies for depriving a child is possible as an addition to complex treatment. Most often, birch tar is used for these purposes. You can also use (after consulting a doctor) tincture of propolis, birch buds, burdock root. Actively used recipes based on garlic, celandine. You can make a pumpkin compress. They rub it on a grater, put gruel on lichen.
Prevention
Any disease is easier to prevent than to cure. Therefore, prevention needs to be given more attention. The child needs to be explained that it is impossible to pet a street animal. After a walk, before eating, be sure to wash your hands with soap and water. A he althy lifestyle and proper nutrition will help strengthen the immune system of the baby. In this case, its resistance to various diseases is greatly increased.
By considering the features and methods of treating a child's shingles, parents will be able to take timely action when symptoms of the disease appear. Prevention is an effective barrier to the development of the disease.
