Spiny lichen on the skin: how to recognize and cure pathology

There are a huge number of various dermatological diseases known to medicine today. Some of them are manifested exclusively by rashes on the skin, and no longer bother the patient, while others – significantly affect the quality of his life. A rather frightening diagnosis for most patients is lichen, since this pathology is often accompanied by a number of pronounced symptoms. Today our portal talks about such a disease as spinous lichen. What are its main distinguishing features, and what methods should be used to treat this pathology – read this article.

Characteristic symptoms and treatments for lichen prickles

Lichen prickly or Crocker-Adamson's lichen, as it is also called, is a rare benign dermatosis that occurs predominantly in males.

The disease is characterized by the formation of papules, which consist of keratinized cells of the epithelium of the skin, located in the region of the hair follicles.

Papules in lichen spinosa are prone to grouping, resulting in the formation of fairly large foci of skin lesions. This disease belongs to the group of nodular dermatoses, the most typical representative of which is lichen planus, but it has its own characteristics, more about which, read on.

Tinea versicolor:

• factors predisposing to lichen versicolor;
• Clinical picture of lichen prickly: characteristic symptoms;
• effective treatments for lichen prickles.

Factors predisposing to lichen versicolor

Tinea lichen – this is a pathology that can be either acquired, that is, develop in patients in adulthood, or congenital, manifesting itself from birth. The etiology of the disease is currently not fully understood, but it is assumed that a significant role in the occurrence of the disease is played by genetic predisposition. Among the main factors predisposing to the onset of the disease, there are:

• administration of vaccines;
• Immune system disorders, including HIV infection;
• fungal skin diseases;
• atopic or seborrheic dermatitis;
vitamin deficiency
• in the body; exposure to radiation, as well as contact with arsenic compounds, lubricating oils, etc.;
• taking narcotic drugs, gold preparations, sodium thiosulfate;
• Some endocrine pathologies.
Clinical picture of lichen prickly: characteristic symptoms

Lichen prickly has a chronic course, without relapses and remissions. The first symptom of the disease is the appearance of conical papules on the skin, the diameter of which at the base is 1-3 mm, and the top has a conical shape. Often,

papules

are the same color as healthy skin, but sometimes they can be pink, red, or purplish in color. A characteristic feature of the primary elements is the presence of a horny hair-like plug, after the removal of which a small depression remains. Primary elements do not merge with each other, but can be grouped. Typical localization of pathological foci – skin of the head, neck, back, shoulder girdle, abdomen, buttocks, pubis, extensor surface of the upper limbs and anterior-lateral surface of the distal lower limbs.  

Effective treatments for lichen prickles

Treatment of lichen spiky begins, first of all, with the elimination of possible provoking factors and the correction of pathological conditions, against which the disease arose. In addition, the patient is prescribed long-term vitamin therapy, taking vitamins A, B, C, D and E is especially important. In some cases, even taking these measures may be enough to improve the patient's condition. However, it is often necessary to prescribe external therapy agents to the patient, such as salicylic and zinc ointment, preparations containing retinoic acid and other keratolytics, and in especially severe cases – topical agents containing glucocorticoids.

Treatment of lichen prickly can only be effective if all factors provoking it have been eliminated. A timely and effective therapeutic regimen will help eliminate the pathology and improve the quality of life of the patient. estet-portal.com thanks you for your attention.

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