In summer, most women like to sunbathe under the scorching rays, not reflecting on the fact that ultraviolet can be very harmful to the skin. One of the most common dermatological problems is sunworm and, although this disease is not contagious, it is quite hard to tolerate and looks unpleasant.
Sunshine - Symptoms and Causes
As is known, a lot of microorganisms inhabit the human skin, which in normal concentration represent a natural microflora. With a decrease in immunity, endocrine disorders or allergic reactions, contact of the dermis with ultraviolet rays provokes intensive multiplication of fungi. It is this factor that modern doctors consider the main cause of the disease in question.
Clinical manifestations of pathology:
- light spots on the skin in the area of the hands, neck, back, chest;
- fusion of eruptions, severe discoloration of the epidermis in the affected areas;
- the appearance of itching, peeling in the infection of spots.
It should be noted that the additional multiplication of bacteria can lead to severe inflammation and worsening of subjective sensations. In this case, the spots grow rapidly, increase in size and occupy very large areas of the dermis.
How and how to treat the sunshine?
First of all, the main cause of the rash should be established, since serious disorders in the functioning of the thyroid gland (hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus) or autoimmune diseases require long-term therapy because of the frequent occurrence of relapses.
At early stages of the described pathology, the sunshine is treated quite simply. Spots of small size and not too noticeably changed the coloring is recommended simply to be treated with salicylic alcohol or a solution of iodine with water (3-5%). After about 5-7 days, the symptomatology should disappear, and the skin in the affected areas acquires a normal shade.
In more severe forms, sunshine involves treatment with ointment and other highly concentrated local remedies. Systemic therapy, and even corticosteroids, is also practiced.
How to get rid of sunshine - ointment or pills?
Effective medications-antimycotics (antifungal):
- Mikozolone;
- Clotrimazole;
- Naphthyfine;
- salicylic ointment (5%);
- Lamisyl;
- resorcinol alcohol (3-5%);
- sulfuric ointment (5-10%);
- Terbinafine;
- salicylic alcohol (3-5%);
- Cycloperox;
- Bifalazol.
Among the drugs intended for systemic use, it is worth paying attention to the following names:
- Itraconazole;
- Orgunal;
- Ketoconazole.
Simultaneous use of oral medications (tablets, capsules) and local medications (ointments, gels, sprays, aerosols) promotes rapid improvement of the condition, relief of clinical symptoms, stopping the multiplication of pathogenic fungi and bacteria, in addition, it helps to avoid recurrence of the disease.
To speed up the recovery of normal skin pigmentation, most dermatologists advise using Cycloserin.
Folk recipes for treatment:
- Apply twice a day essential oils of sea buckthorn or dog rose. With sensitive epidermis, it is desirable to dilute these products with some vegetable base oil (olive, corn, sunflower).
- Wipe the bleached stains with homemade apple cider vinegar every 2.5-3 hours.
It is important to remember that self-medication or the use of methods of alternative medicine can cause deterioration of the course of the disease. Therefore, always consult a specialist beforehand.