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Ointment for the treatment of depriving a person

If you have a body there were spots (or one spot) that itch and flake, it is possible that this is ringworm. Ringworm is a number of skin diseases caused by microscopic fungi or viruses. What would determine the kind of disease you have, consult a dermatologist. Most often there are five types of lichen: cutting, pink, red flat tinea versicolor (sun) and tinea. The treatment of each of them will be his, but it is aimed at enhancing the immune system, destroying infection and relieve irritation. Treatment involves use of ointments (antifungal and antiviral) that eliminate rashes and inflammation.

Ointment for the treatment of pink lichen (Gibert)

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The causative agent of this lichen is the virus of herpes. The disease occurs by ingestion of the virus in the human body with a weakened immune system. To treat this lichen is used antiherpetic drugs based on acyclovir, valacyclovir, penciclovir and famciclovir. For the treatment of lesions use external products (ointments,creams):

  • Zovirax
  • Panavir (gel)
  • Acyclovir
  • Herperax
  • Vivorax.

The operating principle of these ointments and creams based on blocking the reproduction of cells of the virus and its destruction.

Most often, doctors prescribe an ointment zoster – Acyclovir. It is powerful against viruses. Highly efficient in the herpes simplex of different localization.

Ringworm can appear not only on the skin surface, but also on the lips. The symptoms its symptoms are the same — a small watery pimples, accompanied by severe itching. For the treatment of lichen on the lips using the same antiviral ointments and creams: Acyclovir, Herperax, Vivorax.

Ointment for the treatment of lichen planus

    • How long to treat ringworm in humans

      The duration of treatment of any variety of lichen depends on the stage of the disease. If you had not asked for qualified help and launched a disease — treatment can take up to 2-3 months and a lot of money on the anti-viral/anti-fungal medication.

      With good immunity and with timely treatment ringworm long treat do not have to — it will be enough 2-3 weeks. One or 2 weeks may be required on the disappearance of spots on the skin after Stripping.

      If ringworm doesn't go away — I need to see a doctor to adjust treatment.