Red flat lichen is a disease common in the adult population. In children, this disease is extremely rare. The main difference between red lichen and many other skin diseases is that the disease has a recurrent chronic nature of the course. The most effective remedies for red flat lichen are discussed in the article.
Effective treatments for red lichen planus
Since the causes of the onset of the disease are not known exactly, the therapy is aimed at reducing the intensity of the manifestation of symptoms. The most effective treatment for red lichen planus is provided through integrated use:
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- antihistamines;
- immunomodulators ;
- sedatives.
To alleviate itching and restore the epidermis, corticosteroid ointments are prescribed, which should be prescribed by the attending physician. Hormonal agents should be applied to problem areas of the skin twice a day. In hypertrophic form depriving, when local therapy does not have the proper effect, injection of corticosteroid hormones may be required. Most often directly into the affected areas, injections of the following drugs are prescribed:
- Triamcinolone;
- Acetonide;
- Prednisolone and others.
The most severe cases of the disease are treated with corticosteroid hormones in the form of tablets. The therapeutic course is from 3 to 6 weeks. It should be noted that hormonal pills have a negative effect on the adrenal glands, and therefore, therapy must be under strict medical control.
In addition to hormonal drugs, a specialist can recommend the use of modern drugs for external application. Among popular ointments:
- Protopic with active substance tacrolimus;
- Based on pimecrolimus.
Antihistamines are used to reduce itching. The specialist will help you choose the drug that is suitable in a particular case. These can be traditional Suprastin, Tavegil or antiallergic drugs of the new generation.
To reduce the psychological burden, sedative agents of plant origin are used:
- Valerian tincture;
- motherwort tincture;
- tincture of a peony.
In the erosive-ulcerative form of red lichen, injections of nicotinic acid are prescribed. Course treatment of nicotine 20 days.
Complement the therapy fizioprotsedury:
- helium-neon laser;
- infrared irradiation;
- electrophoresis of intala.
Leveling red spots and accelerating the healing process provides UV irradiation - phototherapy.
Treatment of red lichen planus with the help of traditional medicine
Traditional medicine for the effective treatment of red lichen provides for the use of compresses and ointments based on natural ingredients. A good result is the use in the treatment of undiluted apple cider vinegar or freshly squeezed juice of cranberries, viburnum. The cotton napkins moistened in curative liquid are applied 6 times a day to the problem areas of the skin for 10 minutes. Let's give a recipe for no less effective folk remedy.
Phyto-product from red lichen
Ingredients:
- calendula flowers - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- cones of hops - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- crushed burdock root - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- Vaseline - 2 tbsp. spoons.
Preparation and use
Grass mixture pour 0.5 liters of boiling water and boil for 2-3 minutes. The solution is filtered and mixed with petroleum jelly. Lubricate affected areas at least 3 times a day.
Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth with red lichen can be eliminated with rinses infused with sage or chamomile.