After what conditions can Zhibera's lichen develop?

In the autumn-winter period, against the background of hypothermia and acute respiratory infections, pink spots may appear on the skin, which are finely flaky. These spots are called Gibert's lichen (pityriasis pink, pink lichen) and are a manifestation of dermatosis, which has a peculiar course. More often lichen appears in middle-aged women. The causative agent of depriving Zhiber could not be established. It is assumed that lichen is provoked by herpesvirus type 7. Many authors are inclined to believe that the cause is a viral infection, which confirms the development of lichen after respiratory viral infections.

The main forms of manifestation and symptoms of depriving Zhibera

Gibert's lichen is manifested by the presence of a primary maternal plaque, which is much larger - up to 6 cm - than subsequent rashes.

The primary maternal plaque in Gibert's lichen is located on the trunk, in the region of the collarbone and shoulder blades. A week later, spotted-blistering elements up to 2 cm in diameter appear, which have a brownish or slightly pink color.

The elements of the rash are scaly, pityriasis-like. The remaining rashes after the primary focus are localized on the inner surface of the thighs, in the inguinal region and the flexor surface of the forearms. Usually, with Zhiber's lichen, the hands, feet, skin of the scalp and mucous membranes are not affected by the rash. The elements of the rash may be accompanied by slight itching.

There are other forms of Gibert's lichen:

• blistering;
• Vidal's ringed ringworm;
• bubble form;
• lichen pink giant, which is characterized by large single rashes of pink or red color with pityriasis peeling and a long course.

Methods of treatment and prevention of lichen Zhibera

When flaky spots appear after a viral infection or against the background of a weakening of the body, the development of Gilbert's lichen is expected. In this case, the patient is recommended to exclude hypothermia and friction of skin areas with clothing or friction during water procedures. Symptomatic treatment read further on estet-portal.com. It is important to follow a diet that limits pickles, spices, pickles, and concentrated broths, as well as good personal hygiene to prevent secondary infection. In Gibert's lichen, solar irradiation is recommended.

Treatment of the disease is only symptomatic and includes antihistamines, topical treatment for severe itching in the form of ointments. Menthol ointments are used.

As a rule, the symptoms of Gibert's lichen disappear within 4-6 weeks. In most cases, the rash resolves on its own without treatment within 12 weeks. However, when refraining from treatment, it is important to make sure that the patient has nothing more than Gibert's lichen.

To do this, differential diagnosis is carried out with secondary syphilis, parapsoriasis, drug toxicoderma, guttate psoriasis, chronic migratory erythema (Lyme disease), fungal infections of smooth skin and erythema multiforme.

Diagnosis is established on the basis of a characteristic clinical picture. If the duration of the spots is more than 3 months, a skin biopsy is performed to exclude parapsoriasis. After recovery, stable immunity is formed, which excludes the possibility of recurrence of Zhiber's lichen.

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