What is shingles and what to do to never meet with him

Before you read the article and decide to put a diagnosis, we remind: suspicious rash need to see a doctor. Changes in the skin can be a symptom of a much more serious disease than herpes. Therefore, unknown rash and spots is not necessary to treat and smear (especially the brilliant green), until they see the doctor.

1. Lichen planus

What it is

Chronic disease, because it appears on the skin round spots and plaques that gradually merge. They are a little shine, though smeared with wax. Most often, the spot formed on the wrists, ankles and mucous membranes: in the mouth and on the genitals.

where does

Nobody knows exactly. Likely to blame for failures in the immune system and genetics. Risks greater in people with chronic medical conditions (eg, diabetes).

The dangerous

The disease often exacerbated sores may appear in place of spots.

How to deal with it

Show the doctor and apply ointments and pills he prescribes. More sleep, a lot of walking and eating right. Try to cure the aggravation of other chronic diseases, and to go to the good old resort.

How not to get sick

Leave in life as little as possible of harmful factors:

• Do not work with chemicals and all that can irritate the skin.
• Not come into contact with possible allergens.
• Lead a healthy lifestyle, to avoid problems with immunity.

2. Ringworm

What it is

Microsporia trihofitia and other terrible names. It is an infection that causes the fungi that live on the skin and hair. Ringworm looks like red or bright spots on the skin that peels off. The hair on the affected areas are broken off at a distance of 1-5 mm from the root. If the fungus attacks the nails, they become lumpy, flaky.

where does

Causative fungi ringworm live animals in the city are the most common in cats. To pick up an infection, enough to stroke the cat and do not wash their hands or sit in a sandbox, which like stray animals. Infected by a human is difficult, but really, especially in places where it is warm and humid: swimming pools, locker rooms and showers at the gym. Most often, children suffer because they are busy with sand and are drawn to the abandoned animals.

The dangerous

Constant itching, peeling of the skin, hair loss, unpleasant appearance. If you run a disease, there may be suppuration.

How to deal with it

Show all suspicious spots dermatologist to use pharmaceutical antibiotics, fungicides (those that destroy fungi). Perestirat all clothes and bedclothes, preferably in very hot water (in the mode of washing 90 ° C), and then ironed.

How not to get sick

• Do not touch the miraculous stray cats and dogs, if you can not wash your hands immediately. Even if the animal is healthy in appearance, can be infected by it.
• If you pick up on the street pet, Be sure to show it to the vet and check wool under ultraviolet light.
• Do not share combs, towels, and any other hygiene items.
• Do not go barefoot in swimming pools and changing rooms, wash your slippers, in which you visit these places.

3. pink zoster

What it is

Skin disease in which the body appears first on a circular pink spot in the center of which the skin peels off. After a while on the back, shoulders, sides, pour stain less, such as pink and scaly. Itchy spots.

where does

Nobody knows exactly suggest that the virus was to blame. Most often, pink zoster occurs after the disease when the immune system is weakened, and are alone in the past month and a half.

The dangerous

It can be repeated or last up to six months.

How to deal with it

Wear clothing that does not irritate the skin if there were spots. Do not sunbathe, use a mild detergent to wash stains less and do not rub them. In some cases, when the rash itches badly, the doctor will prescribe anti-allergic ointment.

How not to get sick

• Do not carry the SARS on the feet, at the time treated.
• Try to remove allergens.

4. Multicolored (pityriasis) versicolor

What it is

Fungal skin disease. When it appear small spots with clear boundaries. First pink spots, and then change the color to brown. Sometimes they are lighter than the main skin tone.

where does

The causative agent is found on human skin and is usually not manifest itself, but if falls in favorable conditions, begins to multiply. Favorable conditions - this is sweating, impaired immunity in the media, the hormonal system disorders, stress.

The dangerous

It changes the color of the skin, itching.

How to deal with it

Repeat all the same, as in the case of shearers lishaom apply antifungal shampoos.

How not to get sick

• Wear natural fabrics, so that the skin is not rotten, if you sweat a lot.
• Wash often, but use a mild detergent.
• Learn to manage stress.
• Treat chronic diseases.

5. Shingles

What it is

The disease, which is caused by a virus the herpes family. The same that causes chickenpox. First, the temperature rises, the person begins to feel pain along the nerve (often the intercostal nerves). After a few days at the site of pain and bubbles appear spots, which gradually disappear.

where does

After undergoing the chickenpox virus hides in the nerve cells, but because of the different conditions manifest itself. Herpes viruses wake up when a person is sick, when the immune system is weakened by other infections.

The dangerous

The virus attacks the nervous system, there is a risk of complications may suffer eye, and the failure of the nerves can lead to paresis. Sometimes after the rash disappeared, the pain remains.

How to deal with it

The virus from the body does not corrode, often worsening clears. Sometimes doctors prescribe acyclovir - means to fight herpes. Dosage selects only the doctor.

How not to get sick

• If you have not had chickenpox, make the vaccine.
• Check HIV status, it is generally useful.
• Think about health and not bring themselves to exhaustion, burnout and other troubles, to prevent the virus a chance to wake up.