Ringworm in humans is a contagious disease that occupies nails, hair follicles and skin. In its scientific name trichophytia, microsporia, etc. This disease is very common. Perhaps, in the championship is second only to the fungus stop. Diagnose in a person ringworm at different ages. But often they are infected with children and adolescents.
Mechanisms of infection with microspores
The cause of this ailment are two fungus: Microsporum canis and Trichophyton tonsurans. It can be infected in such ways:
- as a result of contact with an infected pet (kitten, dog, etc.);
- after touching a personal care item or any other thing that belongs to an infected person.
The risk of infection with trichophytosis will increase significantly with a decrease in immunity and damage to the skin.
The first signs of ringworm in humans
The incubation period of ringworm in humans is 3-4 days. If the infection has already occurred, the primary symptoms of the disease can be observed in the lesion site.
In general, the signs of microsporia directly depend on the outbreak:
- If the hairy part of the head is infected with superficial deprivation, small small foci first appear on the skin. On these "islets" the skin begins to peel off. Appear whitish or gray scales, which are often mistaken for dandruff. Later, excessive brittle hair is observed in the lesion site. It may even seem that someone took and simply cut out the hair.
- Skin lesion by superficial microsporia. First, reddish or pink scaly patches appear on the surface of the skin. They usually have an oval or round shape. Around these spots there is a "rim" consisting of tiny bubbles. These blisters eventually burst, then dry up and become crusted. In the center of the spots, the peel is light, covered with grayish scales.
- Chronic trichophytosis, affecting the scalp. In the zone of microsporia localization, there are no hair at all. Moreover, the hairs break down to the very root. The hearth itself is a scaly scar on the scalp.
- If chronic microsporia affects smooth skin, this area becomes covered with specks. Their color can range from pink or reddish to blue. This area is scaly and itchy.
- The defeat of the nail plates with chronic microsporia . Nails acquire increased fragility, become dull and grayish.
- Deep trichophytosis, affecting hair bulbs. In the zone of localization of lichen appear red plaques, similar to purulent growths. The disease is very painful. It is accompanied by an increased body temperature, as well as a state of general malaise.
Than to treat a ringworm at the person?
Treatment of ringworm in humans should be comprehensive. Prescribe it should a specialist dermatologist. This therapy involves the use of local antifungal drugs and human ingestion of antibacterial tablets from ringworm.
As a local remedy, these drugs are usually prescribed:
- Isoconazole;
- Cyclopyrox;
- Bifonazole;
- Mikozolone, etc.
These ointments are applied to the affected area twice a day. This is usually in the morning and at bedtime. Also, this area is treated once a day (mainly - in the morning) tincture of iodine.
When depriving the hair of the head, the antibiotic Griseofulvin or his substitute Terbinafine is taken . Along with such antifungal therapy, the hair is shaved off once a week on the affected area. In addition, during treatment, twice a week, they wash their heads. It is advisable to use a special shampoo with an antifungal effect.
In addition to traditional medicines for ringworm in humans, it can also be supplemented with folk remedies. For example, you can rub a homemade ointment into the lesion site with microsporia. It is prepared from crushed garlic, plantain juice and birch coal (all components are taken in the same amount).
Prevention of ringworm in humans
Trichophytosis is much easier to prevent than many months in a row to treat. Main preventive actions:
- detection of the hearth;
- isolation of infected;
- observance of personal hygiene;
- increase of immune forces;
- cleaning and disinfection of premises with the use of special means, etc.