Treatment of pityriasis versicolor with folk remedies

How to cure bran (colored) lichen at home on the human body

• Sorrel ointment: prepared from a mixture of sour cream or cream with sorrel gruel. Treatment period – at least 10 days
• Ointment from fragrant rue or St. John's wort: crushed dried herbs or gruel from fresh plants are added to the fat base (vaseline, butter). When mixed, an ointment is obtained, which is used to lubricate the area where the lichen spreads.

It is also possible to use ointments based on calendula, hellebore, celandine, and string - plants with pronounced antiseptic properties.
During treatment, all the above hygienic preventive rules are observed. Ringworm appears suddenly. The fungal spores of the Malassezia furfur form that cause the disease do not make themselves felt for a long time.

In unadvanced cases, the correct course of treatment prescribed by a dermatologist will help get rid of the problem in 7-15 days.

Pills

To kill fungal spores, take antifungal drugs:

1. Erbinol.
2. Orungal.
3. Funit.
4. Itraconazole
5. Exephine.
6. Ketoconazole.
7. Exiter.

The duration of use and the number of tablets taken are determined by the attending physician, depending on the characteristics of the disease.

Creams and ointments

Oral medication is combined with external treatment. Antimycotic ointments and creams are applied to the affected areas of the skin:

• Mikofin.
• Ketoconazole.
• Nizoral.
• Clotrimazole.
• Erbinol.

The ointments are applied for two weeks. As prescribed by the dermatologist, the course is repeated. In addition, it is recommended to wipe colored stains twice a day with 1% salicylic alcohol.

An alternative to ointments in the treatment of tinea versicolor are antifungal sprays:

• Lamisil.
• Fungoterbin.
• Terbinafine.
• Kenasten.
• Thermikon.

The spray is applied not only to the affected areas of the skin, but also to adjacent areas of the epidermis. It is used twice a day, for 7-14 days.

Physiotherapy

To prevent relapse, physiotherapy methods are indicated at the end of the course of treatment:

1. Ozone therapy (disinfects the entire surface of infected skin and adjacent areas).
2. Magnetic therapy (eliminates skin irritation, itching).
3. Ultraviolet irradiation (restores the protective properties of the skin).
4. Ultrasound treatment (regenerates the skin).

Physiotherapy can also be used during treatment, as an additional means that enhances the effect of taking medications.

Removing fungal microspores at home is possible using:

1. Taking baths: salt baths, with blackcurrant infusion.
2. Rubbing the damaged skin area with table vinegar.
3. Lotion with onion juice, burdock oil.
4. Lubricating the skin with liquid tar soap.

Drug treatment can be supplemented by lubricating the skin with calendula ointment. Calendula reduces redness, inflammation, and skin itching. Calendula-based cream is a disinfectant and will prevent the fungus from spreading to healthy parts of the body.

Herbal decoctions

Effective remedies for tinea versicolor are herbal tinctures and decoctions used both internally and externally. To prepare herbal antifungal teas, use herbs:

• Chopped blackberry leaves. 1 tbsp. l. dry mixture is boiled in a glass of water for 10 minutes. The decoction is consumed 2 times a day, before meals.
• Tincture of black currant leaves. Prepare using the above method.
• Eucalyptus tincture. Dry herbs (in the proportion of 1 tablespoon per liter of water) are boiled in a water bath, cooled, consumed throughout the day, a few sips at a time.

For wiping the whole body, tinctures of St. John's wort, calendula, chamomile, and other anti-inflammatory herbs are used.

Antifungal therapy can be supplemented with special shampoos:

• Nizoral.
• Cynovitis.
• Mycozoral.
• Dermazol.
• Sulsena.

Symptoms of tinea versicolor

In those places where skin manifestations of the disease are observed, the number of corneocytes is three times higher. Changes in the skin color of a person infected with tinea versicolor can also be explained by the fact that the fungi colonize unevenly on the skin.

The primary site of occurrence of tinea versicolor is the mouth of the pilosebaceous follicles. Here, fungi, under the influence of provoking factors, begin to multiply, forming colonies. They use the fatty secretion produced by the sebaceous glands for their own nutrition. It contains all the fatty acids necessary for fungi.

The disease debuts with the appearance of yellowish dots on the skin, which are located near the mouths of the hair follicles. Then pinkish-yellow spots form around these points. As the disease progresses, they darken, becoming brown. Pityriasis-like scales appear on their surface. If you just look at the stain, the peeling is almost invisible. However, as soon as you scrape it, the scales immediately come off. This sign is called Besnier's sign.

So, the following symptoms will indicate tinea versicolor:

• The spots that appear on the skin can have different colors: yellow, pink, brown. As the pathology progresses, they merge together, forming large lesions with uneven contours. The initial size of the spot is 3-5 cm in diameter.
• The spots can cause itching in humans. It is rarely intense.
• If a person has been in the sun for a long time and gets a tan, the color of the spots will change. They become lighter and therefore more noticeable. In winter, the spots, on the contrary, darken. This feature of the course of the disease is also one of the reasons why this ringworm is called tinea versicolor.
• The favorite places for the fungus to localize are the shoulders, back, and stomach. Less commonly, spots appear on the neck and scalp. At the same time, a person does not lose hair on his head. They can only fall out on the body.
• Although the pathology is quite amenable to correction, sometimes it can bother a person for years, either subsiding or exacerbating again.
• As a rule, a person does not indicate any subjective symptoms. A burning sensation and pain in the affected area can be a signal of a secondary infection.

Depending on how deeply the dermis is affected and where exactly the spots are located, the following types of tinea versicolor are distinguished:

• Erythematosquamous form. The spots are located in the upper part of the body, there are no symptoms of inflammation.
• Follicular form. The spots are accompanied by the appearance of papules and pustules, which have an average size of 2-3 cm. This form of the disease is typical for people suffering from severe concomitant disorders.
• Inverted form. The spots are located in the folds of the human body.

Regardless of the form of the disease, its treatment is carried out according to the same type of scheme.

It is important to compare the symptoms of tinea versicolor with the symptoms of other diseases:

• Lichen Zhibera is characterized by the appearance of pink oblong spots on the skin. In the center of these lesions, the dermis peels off. The spots are located along Langer's lines; they themselves are surrounded by a collar of scales.
• Syphilitic roseola is characterized by pinkish spots on the skin, which become discolored when pressed on them. There is no peeling of the dermis, the spots do not merge or grow.
• It is necessary to distinguish tinea versicolor from vitiligo.

Sometimes tinea versicolor has an atypical course. In this case, the spots are located on the skin of the soles. This form of the disease is difficult to treat, and after the acute phase is eliminated, brown spots with an irregular shape remain on the feet. They are located on the heels and on the transitional fold from the sole to the toes.

In people with AIDS, tinea versicolor spots reach a size of 5 cm, while in a person with a normal immune system their diameter rarely exceeds 1 cm.

How to choose an aerosol?

The choice of the most suitable spray for the treatment of multicolored lichen is made by a dermatologist after examining the patient and making a diagnosis.

When prescribing a drug, factors such as:

• patient's age;
• stage of the disease;
• degree of severity of clinical symptoms;
• presence of contraindications;
• the presence or absence of concomitant diseases.

Important! Despite the fact that you can purchase a spray at a pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription, you should consult a specialist before purchasing the product.

Precautions for use

In order for the use of the spray to bring quick and positive results, it is important to follow certain rules and precautions - this will allow you to get rid of the dermatological disease without causing undesirable consequences. The following recommendations will help make treatment with sprays as effective as possible:

The following recommendations will help make treatment with sprays as effective as possible:

The active or auxiliary components included in the medicinal solution can cause a severe allergic reaction. For this reason, before applying them to the skin, you must carefully read the composition to make sure that there is no individual intolerance to certain substances. The medicinal liquid is applied to the previously cleaned and towel-dried area of ​​the skin affected by yeast-like fungi. The drug does not require additional distribution or rubbing. Treatment of infected skin is carried out by several short presses on the bottle sprayer

The bottle should be held strictly vertically. The product must be applied carefully to prevent it from coming into contact with the mucous membrane of the eyes or mouth. If the medicine gets on the mucous membrane, rinse the area well with running water. Most medications have a number of side effects and contraindications for use.

Manufacturers indicate this information in the instructions for the medication, which must be studied before treating the skin.

Treatment of pityriasis versicolor in humans using pharmaceuticals intended for external use is carried out under the supervision of the attending physician.

Self-prescription of drugs is unacceptable, since incorrectly selected medications, dosage and treatment regimen can lead to the development of complications.

Features of treatment during pregnancy

During the period of pregnancy, many medications used in the standard treatment regimen for pityriasis versicolor are prohibited. They can provoke various abnormalities in fetal development. Therefore, therapy is carried out under the supervision of a dermatologist, therapist and gynecologist. Among the approved treatment methods are the following:

• use of traditional medicine (in the absence of an allergic reaction);
• diet;

• use of vitamin complexes.

A woman should exclude all factors that provoke the disease, try to use non-aggressive cosmetics, and wear clothes made from natural fabrics. In the absence of a visible therapeutic effect, they resort to external medications. This can be tar or sulfur ointment, Exoderil, Dermazol, Keto Plus. It is recommended to combine drug treatment with the points listed above to increase its effectiveness.

Symptoms and causes

Symptoms determine the method of treatment. The way lichen versicolor looks like helps a specialist choose a method for effective treatment. With standard manifestation, rounded spots gradually increase in size and merge.

The appearance of lichen versicolor can be triggered by chronic infection, chronic sweating, or close contact with another sick person. The pathology is contagious and is transmitted through direct contact with the area. Characterized by:

• lack of inflammation;
• peeling of the skin;
• the presence of pink, brown, brown spots;
• localization on the neck, back, abdomen.

It can occur with or without itching. It occurs more often in patients living in hot, humid climates. The appearance could be triggered by a sudden change in weather conditions, a trip to the sea, insufficient hygiene, clothing made of synthetic fabrics, diabetes mellitus, obesity or prolonged depression.

Acetylsalicylic acid and furatsilin against lichen

Acetylsalicylic acid (regular aspirin tablets) is an excellent remedy against lichen rashes. It is used in this form: crush the tablets into a paste and mix with forty-proof alcohol until smooth, apply to the skin and stick a patch on top. This helps get rid of ringworm in three days.

But the recipe has contraindications - the product should not be applied to rashes in places where there is hair - the mixture can dry them out and make them brittle. It is also not recommended for use on sensitive skin, as it may cause allergic rashes.

Furacilin is an antiseptic exclusively for external use, sold in tablet form in any pharmacy, and costs a penny. Effectively fights pathogenic microorganisms by destroying their cell walls.

To treat lichen, prepare a solution of seven tablets dissolved in 100 ml of water. Use this solution to wipe areas with skin rashes. Immediately after use, when the skin is dry, you can wipe it with a solution of potassium permanganate, this enhances the effect of the treatment procedure.

How and with what to treat pityriasis versicolor in humans

If diagnostics confirm that a person is infected, then appropriate measures must be taken. The optimal treatment regimen is selected individually by a specialist. In the fight against lichen, both taking various medications and folk recipes are effective. During treatment, it is imperative to follow the rules of personal hygiene and diet, and change bed linen daily. If a problem like pityriasis versicolor has affected you, you should know how to deal with it.

Conservative treatment

Involves the use of topical agents and antifungal medications. The former serve to exfoliate and soften the skin affected by lichen. These drugs include creams, lotions, ointments, shampoos, tinctures and solutions. Antifungal medications are used to fight the infection from the inside. In mild forms of the disease, it is sometimes possible to do without them.

Local therapy

Try these methods to cure ringworm:

1. If the scalp is affected, use special medicated shampoos. A good option is Nizoral.
2. Lubricate the stains first with 60% sodium thiosulfate, and then with a 6% solution of hydrochloric acid once a day for a week.
3. Apply a thin layer of 10% sulfur-salicylic ointment to the skin. Do this twice a day.
4. Apply a 2% alcohol solution of iodine to the stains. It is advisable to use at least once a day. The disadvantage of this method is that the drug will stain the skin. If the lichen is on noticeable areas of the body, then it is not advisable to use it.
5. Rub a solution of 20% benzyl benzoate into damaged skin. Carry out the procedure until the stains disappear.
6. Use "Mikoseptin" - ointment with zinc. It has a soothing effect on the skin.

Antifungal drugs

These topical and internal medications help get rid of the fungus that spreads shingles:

"Mycozoral". Can be used in the form of tablets, cream, ointment, suppositories, shampoo. Quickly removes pityriasis versicolor. It is imperative to complete a full course of therapy. "Mikozoral" cannot be used during pregnancy

It is necessary to combine with other medications carefully. "Clotrimazole". Ointment, lotion, spray and solution available

Used twice a day. The ointment not only kills the fungus, but also fights germs. It should not be used while breastfeeding. "Fungotherbin." An ointment used to treat ringworm. The course lasts two weeks, but the symptoms of the disease will disappear sooner, according to reviews. Cannot be used by children under two years of age. "Rumicosis". Effective tablets against fungus. You need to drink two of them once a day for a week. The medicine is contraindicated for women during pregnancy and lactation. "Miconazole". An ointment that kills fungal microorganisms. "Mifungar." An antifungal cream that is used once daily on areas affected by pityriasis versicolor.

Effective folk remedies

Try these recipes for shingles at home:

1. Take 1 tbsp. l. fine dried fragrant rue and 5 tbsp. l. fatty butter. Prepare an ointment and treat the affected skin until the lichen completely disappears.
2. Pour a tablespoon of dried St. John's wort into a glass of boiling water. Leave in a dark place for five days, then strain. Wash the ringworm with it twice a day.
3. Pass the onion through a meat grinder. Apply the resulting puree to the ringworm overnight. If this is not possible, then wipe the infected skin with onion juice several times a day.
4. Make a paste from the sorrel using a blender. Apply it to the cloth and add a little sulfur ointment. Make a compress for several hours.
5. Take 20 hop cones, 3 tbsp. l. crushed burdock root and 15 calendula flowers. Pour in 400 ml of water and cook over low heat for 25 minutes. Then strain, add 150 grams of Vaseline to the liquid. Use the ointment daily.
6. Pour boiling water over eucalyptus leaves and string in a 1:1 ratio. Cook in a water bath for half an hour, strain. Use the resulting liquid to wipe pityriasis versicolor or make compresses. Store the infusion in the dark.
7. Crush cranberries or viburnum berries and spread the paste on the lichen. This puree can be used in combination with boric and salicylic acids. From these components you can make a homemade ointment for pityriasis versicolor.
8. Apply 3% vinegar diluted with water to the infected skin. When it dries, treat the ringworm with lemon oil.

Find out also about other remedies for treating lichen in humans at home.

Prevention measures

Pityriasis versicolor is a fungal skin disease. The risk of becoming infected through contact with a sick person is low. However, the likelihood increases if the body's defenses are weakened. To prevent infection, doctors recommend timely treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and endocrine pathologies. It is necessary to observe basic rules of personal hygiene and regularly change underwear and bed linen. For preventive purposes, it is useful to use antifungal shampoos.

Pityriasis versicolor is considered a common disease among young people. If primary symptoms occur, you should immediately consult a doctor. Based on the diagnostic results, the doctor prescribes comprehensive treatment. It usually involves the use of antifungal ointments and creams; in some cases, therapy is supplemented with folk recipes (treatment with salicylic or boric acid, lotions with St. John's wort, wiping the skin with apple cider vinegar). If the scalp is affected, the use of special shampoos is mandatory. Otherwise, the lichen will spread to more and more areas of the skin, causing discomfort to the person.

Pharmacy ointments and creams

Treatment of pityriasis versicolor in humans using ointments/creams can achieve a high effect only if the rules of use are followed and the full course of use of the drugs is completed.

Treatment of the scalp

When the scalp is affected by pityriasis versicolor, therapy is carried out using special shampoos. In most cases, they cope well with the task. If there is no effectiveness, treatment is supplemented with systemic drugs in agreement with a dermatologist. One such remedy is Nizoral. The active component is ketoconazole.

The shampoo has no age-related contraindications, but itching may occur when using it. It is recommended to apply the product to all hair, rubbing into the scalp for 5 minutes. The procedure should be repeated every day for 5 days.

Doctors often prescribe Sebozole to their patients. The active ingredient is ketoconazole. Using shampoo may be accompanied by itching or increased oiliness of the scalp. Apply it to clean hair and leave for 5 minutes. The procedure is repeated once a week for one month. Sebozole should not be used while taking potent hormonal drugs.

Effective ointment for lichen

Ringworm is a dermatological disease that occurs in both adults and children. To eliminate it, various drugs are used, both in release form and in effectiveness.

Let's look at the top 10 effective ointments for lichen:

1. Preparations based on sulfur, tar, zinc and salicylic acid have no contraindications and do not cause adverse reactions. They have antiseptic, disinfectant, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. Suitable for treating children and pregnant women.
2. Miconazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent. Effectively copes with the treatment of pityriasis versicolor. The active substance destroys the causative agent of the disease and accelerates the restoration of damaged tissues.
3. Zovirax, Herperax, Acigerpin are antiherpetic drugs with the active ingredient acyclovir. Effective in the treatment of herpes zoster.
4. Exoderil - most often prescribed for ringworm. Contains the active component - naftifine, has anti-inflammatory properties and destroys parasitic fungi.
5. Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid with antihistamine properties. Eliminates itching, pain and burning, but has a number of side effects, so it is used only for medical prescription.
6. Clotrimazole - prescribed for color, red flat and ringworm. Active against a wide range of viruses and fungi. It is used until the disease is completely eliminated.
7. Nizoral - quickly and effectively fights sunburn, eczema, dermatitis and other skin diseases. Contains the active ingredient – ​​ketoconazole.
8. Mycoseptin is an antifungal agent that contains zinc undecylenate and undecylenic acid. Soothes damaged skin, relieves inflammation, irritation, and disinfects. Helps with ringworm.
9. Terbinafine - treats versicolor and herpes zoster, various dermatitis, eczema. It can cause a number of adverse reactions, so it is used as prescribed by a doctor.
10. Flucinar and Sinalar are hormonal drugs. Used for lichen planus and rosea, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis of various etiologies. Quickly eliminate itching, burning and other painful symptoms.

Any effective ointment for lichen must be prescribed by your doctor. This is because some drugs are effective against one form of shingles but not others. Self-use of medications is dangerous, as it can cause uncontrollable side reactions, aggravating the course of the disease.

Pityriasis versicolor: treatment at home

If you find yourself with pityriasis versicolor, treatment with folk remedies is quite possible. It is best if it is combined with drug treatment, but independent home care also gives good results.

How to treat pityriasis versicolor at home with boric acid

• 5 g boric acid powder
• boiling water

Boric acid powder is poured into 100 g of boiling water. Use the resulting solution to lubricate the damaged areas. The procedure must be carried out daily, the course duration is 10 days.

Pityriasis versicolor: home treatment with celandine

• 15 g celandine
• 400 g water

Brew one tablespoon of dry celandine into two glasses of boiling water. Let sit for at least 30 minutes, then strain. Moisten gauze with the resulting decoction and make compresses on the affected skin twice a day.

How to treat pityriasis versicolor at home with herbal ointment

• 30 g burdock root
• 10 pcs calendula flowers
• 15 pcs hop cones
• 100 g Vaseline
• 30 g licorice root powder

Burdock root, calendula flowers, and hop cones must be crushed. The resulting mixture is poured into a glass of water, placed on low heat and cooked for about half an hour. The resulting broth is cooled for an hour and filtered. Then add licorice root powder and petroleum jelly. Mix everything well until a homogeneous mixture. The resulting ointment is applied to the damaged areas every morning and evening. It is necessary to keep it on the body for at least 40 minutes.

Treatment of ringworm at home with sulfur ointment

• Sulfuric ointment
• salicylic alcohol

After bathing, wipe the affected area with salicylic alcohol. Then rub sulfur ointment into the skin. It is necessary to be treated in this way for at least two weeks.

Ringworm treatment with folk remedies using fragrant rue

• 1 part sweet rue
• 5 parts butter

Grind the rue into powder and mix thoroughly with butter. Afterwards, lubricate the damaged areas at least twice a day. In this case, the course of treatment should be at least 10 days.

Tinea versicolor: treatment at home with St. John's wort

• 30 g St. John's wort
• 200 g water

Grind St. John's wort herb. Pour 30 g of herb into 200 g of boiling water. Leave for one hour. Wipe the areas affected by lichen with the resulting decoction for at least one week.

Traditional methods of treating pityriasis versicolor with onions

Peel the onion, chop it finely or grate it. Squeeze onion juice and apply it to your skin three times a day. In this case, the course of treatment can last from one to two weeks.

Ringworm: treatment with folk remedies using eucalyptus

• eucalyptus leaves
• series
• 800 g water

Eucalyptus leaves and string are taken in a 1:1 ratio. 50 g of the mixture is poured into 800 g of hot water. After this, the mixture is placed in a water bath for about 40 minutes. The resulting broth is filtered and used for compresses after each wash. I have been using this medicine for two weeks.

Viburnum compress

• viburnum fruits
• water

Crush the viburnum fruits into puree, then add water in a 1:1 ratio. Soak a napkin or gauze in the resulting mixture and apply it as a compress to the damaged areas for half an hour. Apply this compress twice a day for two weeks.

Hellebore infusion

• hellebore
• water

Take hellebore and boiling water in a 1:1 ratio. Leave for about 1 hour. Moisten the areas affected by lichen with the resulting infusion twice a day. You can also buy a ready-made tincture at the pharmacy. Treatment must be carried out within 10 days.

Vinegar compress

This is the simplest and most famous method. Apply apple cider vinegar to the affected areas for a week. This remedy should be used 5 times a day.

Treatment methods

The clinical picture of pityriasis versicolor is in many ways similar to the manifestations of other skin diseases. Therefore, if spots appear on the skin, you should consult a dermatologist. Based on a physical examination and a series of tests (microscopic examination of a sample of the affected skin, iodine test, use of a Wood's lamp), the doctor should explain in detail how to properly treat pityriasis versicolor.

Typically, therapy involves the systemic internal and external use of medications to destroy the causative agent of the disease.

Then keratolytics are prescribed - agents that promote better exfoliation of damaged skin. The duration of treatment is about a month. A sign of complete recovery is the complete absence of dead particles on the skin. After this, a gradual renewal of the epidermal tissue occurs, as a result of which the lichen spots disappear.

During the entire treatment period, you must avoid wearing clothes made of synthetic materials. It is important to regularly change your underwear and bed linen, and iron it after washing. It is recommended to wash in warm water using a separate washcloth and towel. After restoration of the skin, it is advisable to undergo repeated diagnostics using a Wood's lamp.

The best ointments and creams for the treatment of pityriasis versicolor on the face and body

Treatment of pityriasis versicolor on the face and body is usually carried out by treating areas affected by the fungus with ointments and antifungal creams. From this group of medications, ointments and creams under the following names have proven themselves to be effective: Fungoterbin, Mycozoral, Ciclopirox.

Gel Fungoterbin. The active ingredient of Fungoterbine is terbinafine, which is used only topically in the treatment of pityriasis versicolor. The product can only be applied to well-cleansed skin affected by fungus. It is best to apply the product to the body after taking a shower.

Fungoterbin gel for local treatment of tinea versicolor should be used once a day for two weeks. The advantage of this local antifungal drug is that it can be used from the age of two and in all trimesters of pregnancy, as well as during breastfeeding.

Despite the early disappearance of the symptoms of the disease, the prescribed treatment regimen should be completed to prevent lichen from developing again on the skin.

Mycozoral. The main active ingredient of the drug is ketoconazole, which is effective against most types of fungi and bacteria, including lichen pathogens such as staphylococcus and streptococcus. Mycozoral for external use is used in the form of a cream, but this medicine is also available in the form of suppositories and shampoo.

With regular application of Mycozoral cream to areas of the body and face when treating pityriasis versicolor, the signs of the disease quickly disappear, but do not interrupt therapy before the prescribed course. Self-discontinuation of the medication can cause a relapse, and as is known, it affects healthy areas of the skin much faster, is more difficult to treat and poses a serious threat to human health.

In monotherapy, Mycozoral is used once a day for 21 days. Often this antifungal agent is used in combination therapy, in which case the frequency of use of the drug does not change, but it must be applied to the skin separately from other medications, without mixing them. The course of treatment is still three weeks.

Ciclopirox. Available in the form of an ointment, it can be used to treat the skin and scalp, rubbing in with gentle circular movements. When compared with other drugs of this form, the duration of use of Ciclopirox is relatively short - no more than 10 days.

It is strictly forbidden to independently stop using the medicine in case of early disappearance of signs of the disease. Apply the ointment to the affected skin twice a day - morning and evening. Instead of ointment, you can use a 1% solution of Ciclopirox, which is used according to the same scheme. The medicine is contraindicated for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

External use of ointments and creams is the best treatment for pityriasis versicolor, which usually does not cause side effects.

Solutions and sprays

For pityriasis versicolor, doctors recommend using sprays and various solutions. They are easy to use, rarely cause side effects, and their list of contraindications is minimal. In addition, such products have a beneficial effect on the condition of the epidermis, helping to cleanse it of accumulated scales and crusts.

Solutions and sprays act directly on the affected area. At the same time, healthy areas of the skin remain untouched.

Many patients notice a noticeable improvement in their condition within a few days after starting to use the drug. Therapeutic solutions have a pronounced antifungal effect.

Their active components have a destructive effect on the process of biosynthesis of cell membranes of pathogenic flora. Therefore, such drugs are very effective at the initial stage of fungal skin infections.

Examples of popular means

Bifonazole

- one of the cheapest prescription external remedies. It is available not only in the form of a solution, but also in the form of a cream and powder. The active ingredient is bifonazole, which remains active for 2 days after application. The drug has no age restrictions. However, when used to treat a child under 6 months of age, pediatrician supervision is mandatory. Bifonazole is applied to the skin twice a day for 2-15 weeks.

Spray Terbinafine

is on free sale. Its active component is terbinafine hydrochloride. It is eliminated from the body within a day after use. The spray is recommended to be applied twice a day for two weeks. If necessary, the course of treatment is extended. The drug is prohibited for use in vascular pathologies and malignant tumors.

Clotrimazole

Available in the form of cream, gel and solution for external use. The active component is the substance of the same name. It is recommended to apply the solution to the areas of skin affected by lichen twice a day. The duration of such therapy should not exceed one month. Simultaneous use with antibacterial agents is not recommended due to reduced effectiveness. After application, burning, swelling and dry skin may occur.

Celandine

If tinea versicolor is diagnosed, treatment with folk remedies can be carried out using celandine. To prepare the tincture you will need leaves, stems and flowers of celandine. It is better to collect it away from roads and city limits.

Grind the collected ingredients and mix with sugar in a ratio of 1/1 (to prepare one serving you will need 200 grams of celandine). The resulting pulp must be wrapped in gauze in a bag. Then you take yogurt or cottage cheese, pour it into a two-three-liter jar, into which the prepared bag of crushed celandine is placed.

The resulting composition should infuse for a month at room temperature. When a film appears in the jar, it must be removed, and if the bag begins to float, then it must be pressed down with something. After a month of infusion, the resulting essence must be filtered and stored in the refrigerator.

You can take the tincture 3 times a day, one tablespoon after meals. If during or after taking there is discomfort in the stomach, dizziness or nausea, then the dose must be reduced.