An alternative treatment for pityriasis versicolor, tinea cruris, tinea corporis and tinea faciei with topical application of honey, olive oil and beeswax mixture: an open pilot study

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. 2004 Mar;12(1):45-7.

doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2004.01.002.

N S Al-Waili 
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• ¹ Dubai Specialized Medical Center and Medical Research Laboratories, Islamic Establishment for Education, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. [email protected]

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  15130571

• DOI:

  10.1016/j.ctim.2004.01.002

Comparative Study

N S Al-Waili.

Complement Ther Med.

2004 Mar.

. 2004 Mar;12(1):45-7.

doi: 10. 1016/j.ctim.2004.01.002.

Author

N S Al-Waili 
¹

Affiliation

• ¹ Dubai Specialized Medical Center and Medical Research Laboratories, Islamic Establishment for Education, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. [email protected]

• PMID:

  15130571

• DOI:

  10.1016/j.ctim.2004.01.002

Abstract

Objective:

To evaluate the possible role of honey, olive oil and beeswax in the treatment of skin fungal infections.

Patients and methods:

Thirty-seven patients with pityriasis versicolor, tinea cruris, tinea corporis and tinea faciei were studied. After clinical evaluation of redness, scaling, pruritus and burning/pain sensation and mycological assessment, honey mixture containing honey, olive oil and beeswax (1:1:1) was applied to the lesions three times daily for a maximum of 4 weeks.

Results:

Clinical response was obtained in 86% of patients with pityriasis versicolor, 78% of patients with tinea cruris and in 75% of patients with tinea corporis. Mycological cure was obtained in 75, 71 and 62% of patients with PV, tinea cruris and tinea corporis, respectively. The patient with tinea faciei showed clinical and mycological cure 3 weeks after commencement of therapy.

Conclusion:

Honey mixture may have place in the management of these skin conditions and rigorous, controlled trials are justified.

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Natural Products that Exhibit Antifungal Activity

While there is a growing interest in using natural products to treat fungal skin infections, there is limited research on botanicals that exhibit antifungal activity in vivo, and fewer still using a proper randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial design. In this brief review, we explore the evidence of botanicals that may be effective for topical application against fungal species implicated in seborrheic dermatitis, tinea versicolor, tinea pedis, and onychomycosis, among others.

Current topical antifungals are largely safe and effective, but at times may be ineffective because of increasing resistance mechanisms, and some of these agents can cause irritant and allergic skin reactions.^1-6 Moreover, even when their use is successful, there is still a high rate of recurrence in superficial skin diseases. Therefore, it may be important to identify novel treatments that may be more appropriate for long-term use without risk of these side effects.

SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS

Seborrheic dermatitis (SD), with its erythematous and scaly patches,^7,8 is estimated to affect up to three percent of the adult population.⁹ Causes of SD are multifactorial, but Malassezia species are believed to play a prominent role. In individuals with Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder in which the prevalence of SD is much higher in some studies, there is a significantly increased yeast density on lesional skin sites as compared to SD individuals without Parkinson’s disease.¹⁰ Further, researchers have discovered an association between Malassezia density at lesional skin sites and increased severity of SD symptoms.^11,12 The mechanism of action is believed to be related to Malassezia spp. extracellular lipase activity. These extracellular lipases break down triglycerides on the skin into oleic and arachidonic fatty acids, causing desquamation of skin cells and triggering an inflammatory response that worsens itch and erythema.^7,9

Many natural products show anti-fungal effects, but these effects may not always translate into clinical efficacy. The leaves of Azadirachta indica exhibited a minimum inhibitory concentration of 90 percent (MIC⁹⁰) at 64 mg/mL for M. sympodialis, comparable to MIC⁹⁰ of ketoconazole (KTZ) control.¹³ The essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia inhibited 80 percent of SD isolates at 1.112 mg/ml and 100 percent at 2.225 mg/ml.¹⁴ In another study, the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia exhibited an MIC⁹⁰ of 64mg/mL for M. furfur as compared to KTZ control MIC⁹⁰ of 16mg/mL.¹⁵ Clinical studies have been conducted with these agents, among others, and we report the data below.

Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) has been used by the indigenous people of Australia as a traditional remedy for wounds and skin infections, and numerous studies have reported its antiseptic properties due to disruption of bacterial membranes.¹⁶ Satchell et al studied 5% tea tree (TT) oil to 63 patients with SD and observed a 41 percent improvement in symptom severity score compared to only 11 percent in the placebo group.¹⁷ Practitioners should advise their patients, however, that tea tree oil has the potential to cause allergic and irritant dermatitis.

Bitter-ash (Quassia amara L.) is another medicinal plant widely used in Brazilian folk medicine. Its wood is purported to have antimicrobial, antimalarial, and analgesic properties.¹⁸ One study had 20 patients apply a 4% bitter-ash gel, 20 received a 2% ketoconazole (KTZ) gel, and 20 received a 1% ciclopirox olamine (CIC) gel.¹⁹ One month after treatment, the bitter-ash group had the lowest severity score of 5.1, compared to 6.7 and 6.8 in CIC and KTZ groups, respectively. Further, two weeks after discontinuing treatment the bitter-ash group still has a significantly lower severity score of 3.8, compared to 5.6 and 6.4 in CIC and KTZ groups.

The neem tree (Azadirachta indica) is primarily cultivated in India. Its antimicrobial and antiviral properties have been used traditionally to clean teeth, treat skin disorders, and act as a tonic.²⁰ Ringworm shrub (Cassia alata) is native to the Americas, but also grows well in tropical areas. Its ethnomedicinal uses include mixing the root powder with lime juice and applying topically to act as an antiparisitic and astringent.²¹ Krishnamoorthy, et al. formulated a poly-herbal oil containing Pala indigo (Wrightia tinctoria), Ringworm shrub (Cassia alata), and Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica) and had 10 volunteers with severe dandruff apply daily for three weeks.²² At day 10, there was no evidence of scaling in all participants. At the end of the study, scale samples were cultured, but none of the cultures contained M. furfur, demonstrating clinical antifungal activity.

Lastly, Aloe vera is used widely throughout southeast Asia, especially in Ayurvedic medicine. The leaves and juice of the plant have been used to treat peptic ulcers, animal bites, and burns.²³ In a study with 44 adults with seborrheic dermatitis, an Aloe vera emulsion containing 30 percent crude extract was prescribed to 24 adults, while 20 patients were given a placebo emulsion. ²⁴ After four weeks of use, there was a significant decrease in scaling (36.6 percent treatment vs. 17.6 percent placebo) and pruritus (21.5 percent vs. 5.3 percent) as compared to baseline; additionally, 58 percent of patients had complete resolution or significant improvement in their SD symptoms.

TINEA VERSICOLOR

Tinea versicolor (TV) is a recurrent skin infection caused by Malassezia species. TV is estimated to affect as many as 60 percent of individuals in tropical and humid areas.¹² While the exact pathogenesis is not known, certain conditions, such as frequent antibiotic use, humid climate, and poor hygiene, seem to exacerbate prevalence.²⁵ Under these conditions, Malassezia species convert to the mycelial phase, invading the stratum corneum and causing inflammation and pigmentary alteration.²⁵

Several studies have explored plant extracts for topical application against TV lesions. Dill seed (Anethum graveolens) is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine in India as a carminative, digestive aid, and diuretic. ²⁶ One study prescribed a dill seed ointment to 10 patients to apply twice daily.²⁷ After two weeks of treatment, all patients had complete healing of skin lesions. Limitations to this study, however, include the small sample size, lack of blinding, and absence of a control group.

Artemisia sieberi is a desert plant found throughout central Asia and traditionally used as an insecticide.²⁸ Researchers explored the efficacy of 5% Artemisia sieberi essential oil lotion on 51 TV patients (group 1), compared to 49 TV patients who received 1% topical clotrimazole (CL) (group 2) for two weeks.²⁹ At the end of two weeks, there was an 86.3 percent improvement in group one vs. 65.3 percent in group two. Further, lab examination at four weeks showed 96.1 percent clearance of fungal colonies in group one, compared to 65.3 percent in group two. Because of the high rates of recurrence with TV, further research should be conducted that explores the efficacy of these treatments long-term.

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a plant widely used throughout southeast Asia as a snake repellant, purgative, antispasmodic, and diuretic.³⁰ Its high terpene content is believed to contribute to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antimalarial properties.³⁰ Thirty patients with TV received lemongrass essential oil shampoo and cream treatment, and 18 patients received KTZ control shampoo. The lemongrass treatment group had a 60 percent cure rate compared to an 80 percent cure rate for KTZ.³¹ Although the KTZ group had a higher cure rate, the fact that a single botanical exhibited such a high cure rate shows promise that combined formulations could prove more effective. For example, Lone, et al. developed a polyherbal formulation containing Ceylon leadwort (Plumbugo zeylanicum), Black mustard (Brassica nigra), Sneeze wort (Dregea volubis), India madder (Rubia cordifolia), Radish (Raphanus sativus), and vinegar and had 20 TV patients apply it twice daily. Results were compared to those for 20 TV patients who received a 20% sodium thiosulphate lotion.³² At 30-day assessment, all participants’ cultures were negative for Malassezia colonization. Further, there was a significant improvement in scaling, itching, and symptom severity score as compared to baseline score for the poly-herbal treatment group. Overall, this evidence demonstrates a wide variety of botanicals implicated for the successful treatment of tinea versicolor.

TINEA PEDIS

Tinea pedis (TP) is a dermatophytic infection of the feet and toes most often caused by the fungus Trichophyton rubrum.³³ Approximately 70 percent of the population will have tinea pedis during their life.³³ Infections are caused by asexually reproducing conidia.³³ Risk factors for development of TP include hot and humid temperatures, a less acidic pH, sporting activities, and excessive pedal sweating.³³

In addition to its efficacy for SD, tea tree (TT) oil was also tested in individuals with interdigital TP. A randomized, controlled, double-blinded study looked at the efficacy and safety of 25% and 50% TT oil. One hundred fifty eight patients were randomized to receive either placebo, 25% or 50% TT oil solution. Clinical response was seen in 68 percent of the half-strength group, compared to 72 percent in the quarter-strength group and 39 percent in the placebo group. Culture of skin scrapings also showed a mycological cure rate of 64 percent in the half-strength group compared to 31 percent in the placebo group.³⁴

Snakeroot (Ageratina pichinchensis) is a perennial plant found throughout central America. In Mexican traditional medicine, the aerial parts of the plant are used for treatment of skin wounds.³⁵ A randomized, double-blinded clinical trial divided 160 patients into three groups: low concentration A. pichinchensis extract, high concentration A. pichinchensis extract, and 2% KTZ control. After applying the assigned solution topically for four weeks, mycological cure rate was 34. 1 percent, 41.8 percent, and 39.53 percent in groups one, two, and three, respectively.³⁶

Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used for thousands of years in folk medicine.³⁷ Garlic originated in central Asia and is one of the oldest plants to be cultivated.³⁸ The Ebers Papyrus, an Egyptian medical scroll that dates to 1600 BCE, mentions garlic in 22 formulas as an effective remedy for heart problems, headaches, bites, worms, and tumors.³⁸ The renowned ancient Greek physician Dioscorides recommended garlic as a purgative for helminthic infections.³⁸ Studies have demonstrated the multifarious properties of garlic, including antibacterial, antifungal, anthelminthic, anti-cancer, and antioxidant activity.^39-43

One study evaluated the efficacy of ajoene, one of the primary bioactive compounds in garlic, on 47 patients with TP. The patients were divided into three groups: 14 patients were treated with 0.6% ajoene, 15 treated with 1% ajoene, and 18 in the control group treated with 1% terbinafine. After 30 days of treatment, mycological cure was achieved in 60 percent, 100 percent, and 88 percent of groups one, two, and three, respectively.⁴⁴ Another study using 0.4% ajoene cream achieved mycological cure in 79 percent (27/34) of patients after seven days of treatment. The remaining 21 percent achieved mycological cure after an additional seven days of treatment. At 90-day follow-up, the patients were evaluated for recurrence, and all yielded negative cultures for fungus.⁴⁵

ONYCHOMYCOSIS

Onychomycosis is a dermatophytic infection of the nails predominantly caused by the fungal agent Trichophyton rubrum.⁴⁶ It is estimated to affect up to 10 percent of the US population and can have negative consequences, such as pain and undermining a patient’s work and social life.⁴⁶ It is difficult to treat because of the slow growth of the nail and subsequent long treatment times (three to 12 months).⁴⁶ Common risk factors include age, being immunocompromised, wearing tight shoes, exposure to gymnasiums and locker rooms, and having direct trauma to the nail. ⁴⁶ The results of two botanical extracts previously discussed for their clinical efficacy in TP and SD are reported below.

In addition to its efficacy for SD and TP, TT oil also was tested in individuals with distal subungual onychomycosis (OM). A double-blind, multicenter, randomized controlled trial looked at the efficacy and safety of either 100% TT oil or 1% clotrimazole (CL) solution applied for six months. Debridement and clinical assessment were performed at 0, 1, 3, and 6 months. After six months of therapy, the two treatment groups were comparable based on culture cure (CL= 11%, TT= 18%), and clinical assessment, documenting partial or full resolution (CL=61%, TT=60%).⁴⁷ While the effect is somewhat modest, this suggests that the use of TT in conjunction with debridement of the nail may be a useful treatment for OM.

In addition to its efficacy for TP, Ageratina pichinchensis is also implicated for the clinical treatment of OM. A lacquer solution containing A. pichinchensis extract was given to 49 patients and a similar solution containing 8% ciclopirox was given to 47 patients in the control group. Seventy one percent of patients in the experimental group and 80.9 percent in the control group showed therapeutic effectiveness. Moreover, 59.1 percent and 63.8 percent from the experimental and control group, respectively, achieved mycological cure rates, without adverse side effects.⁴⁸

CONCLUSION

There are several botanicals with promising antifungal effectiveness in clinical trials. Future studies should continue to examine formulations of plant extracts that are safe and efficacious in the treatment of fungal infections. While tea tree oil demonstrated clinically-relevant antifungal activity in SD, OM, and TP, there remains a risk of developing contact dermatitis. Indeed, “natural” does not necessarily equate to “safe,” and future trials must quantify the long-term safety and efficacy of botanical product formulations. Despite this, there is provocative evidence that there are natural products that may be of value for cutaneous fungal infections that may one day yield more mainstream therapies.

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Folk remedies for lichen. Treatment of lichen in a person at home

Lichen is a common dermatological disease caused by a fungal or viral infection. It manifests itself in the form of skin scaly rashes of bright color, accompanied by itching and peeling. The most common cause of infection is non-compliance with personal hygiene, contact with homeless animals and reduced immunity.

Treatment of lichen is required at the first stages of its detection through the use of antifungal drugs and immunomodulatory therapy. Otherwise, there is a possibility of complications, and the patient himself becomes a dangerous carrier of an infectious virus. In the elimination of lichen formations, traditional medicine is effective, which has a lot of proven and affordable recipes in its stock.

Tar against lichen

Lichen in a person whose symptoms, whose treatment with folk remedies create obvious inconvenience over a certain period, most of all manifests itself in such forms as ringworm, pink, herpes zoster and flat, and is effectively removed with birch tar.

This agent is characterized by a sparing effect, is recognized by official medicine and is widely used in the production of pharmaceutical preparations (Vishnevsky ointment, Wilkinson ointment, tar soap). A natural antiseptic inhibits pathogenic microflora, promotes the speedy healing, disinfection and renewal of the skin. In combination with butter, moisturizing and additionally nourishing the skin, it will get rid of lichen formations in a short time. The components of the healing mixture are recommended to be used in equal proportions. The composition is characterized by a specific smell, so it is better to apply it before going to bed.

Treatment of lichen in a person at home is effective with a medicine, the components of which are 1 part of birch log ash and 3 parts of tar. Application should be made on problem areas and kept for several hours.

You can get rid of unpleasant plaques by using birch tar and fish oil, taken in equal proportions. If 2 hours after the procedure the skin becomes moist and reddened, it is recommended to additionally treat the affected area with zinc ointment.

Folk remedies for lichen offer to use highly concentrated raw birch tar in combination with salicylic acid, combined in equal proportions. The use of such a mixture will be effective in the absence of allergies to these components.

Due to the high content of carcinogens, ingestion of tar is not recommended. Before using compresses with this component in the composition, you should make sure that there are no allergic manifestations by first applying a small dose to areas with delicate skin – the elbow or wrist.

In the fight against lichen, treatment with tar soap is effective – a ready-made preparation based on birch tar. The darker the color of the soap, the higher the concentration of tar and, accordingly, its medicinal properties. The affected area must be lathered, the resulting foam should be left on the skin until it dries completely. The recommended duration of the procedure is 2 weeks.

Lichen ointment for people. Lichen ointment for adults and children

If there are strange spots on the skin, it is better to consult a doctor. A dermatologist must…

Raisins: an antibiotic for the skin

You can get rid of lichen with the help of ordinary dark pitted raisins, which contain substances that kill fungi that are completely harmless to humans.

Natural antibiotic is required to rub the affected areas and the skin around them. A noticeable improvement is observed after the first application of dried berries.

We treat with what is at hand

In the treatment of lichen, apple cider vinegar has proven itself well, in which you need to moisten a small piece of gauze and apply to the infection foci for 10 minutes up to 6 times a day.

Grated beetroot compress with honey in equal proportions is effective. The mixture must be applied to the affected area, covered with a film on top and kept for several hours.

Red lichen, the treatment of which shows quite successful results with folk remedies, will disappear after applying a compress based on sea buckthorn oil. To enhance the effect, such a remedy during the treatment process is recommended to be taken orally in a teaspoon during meals.

For lichen caught from animals, a compress of fresh lemon slices is effective. They need to be held on the skin for a few seconds, after which the procedure is repeated again after 3 hours. The acid contained in the lemon inhibits the fungus, causing a speedy recovery.

This miraculous garlic

You can fight lichen with the help of garlic, a few cloves of which you need to grind and combine with honey until a homogeneous pulp. Gently lubricate areas of skin with lichen plaques with the resulting mixture. Duration of the procedure: from 2 to 3 weeks. You can rub garlic in its pure form; the skin after such treatment can not be wetted for several hours. Garlic compresses are effective, in which chopped garlic placed in gauze is required to be applied for 10-15 minutes to places with lichen rashes.

Get rid of lichen lemon-garlic compress, for the preparation of which two components in crushed form (lemon and garlic) must be diluted to a mushy state, applied to the skin and left for 2 hours. The causative agent of the disease can be destroyed within three procedures.

Folk remedies for herpes zoster suggest using an effective tincture of 100 grams of garlic slurry and 200 ml of castor oil, previously aged for 3 hours in a warm oven. Lubricate the spots with the finished composition 2-3 times a day.

Folk remedies for pityriasis rosea

Pityriasis rosea is effectively treated with iodine, a somewhat aggressive but effective remedy. It is recommended to cauterize the affected areas twice a day with the obligatory application at night.

At first, peeling of the skin will be observed. A good result will show iodine, mixed in the same proportion with vodka.

Horse sorrel and celandine: instructions for use

An available medicine is horse sorrel, a tablespoon of the roots of which should be poured with a tablespoon of hot water. The resulting composition is kept for half an hour in a water bath, and then used for compresses.

Celandine effectively copes with all kinds of skin dermatitis, including lichen formations. The instruction is simple: to get rid of pink lichen, a dark glass container needs to be filled to the top with the stems and leaves of the plant, pour vodka and leave for about 3 weeks. Ready tincture is taken orally 10 drops 15 minutes before meals.

Along with the use of tincture with the juice of the plant, the problem area of ​​the epidermis should be treated. Wait until the product is absorbed, then lubricate the skin again. This procedure is recommended to be repeated three times throughout the day. At first, severe itching may be felt, which gradually subsides.

Non-traditional methods of treating lichen

Ordinary salt will help in the fight against lichen, grains of which should be taken with a finger dipped in one’s own saliva and applied to the affected areas. This unusual method gives a positive result even after a single application.

For a long time people have been treating lichen with condensed moisture collected from window glass. Rashes using this method passed after 3 days.

Unusual but quite effective is newspaper tar, which can be obtained by burning a newspaper. The affected areas should be lubricated with soot remaining after burning, no more than 4 times a day. After 2-3 procedures, the disease should go away.

An effective slurry of birch charcoal powder and burdock root is effective against ringworm. Before applying it, sore spots should be smeared with freshly squeezed garlic juice.

Natural remedies to help

What other folk remedies are known for lichen? An infusion of chamomile is quite effective, for the preparation of which you need a tablespoon of dried flowers, pour 1.5 cups of hot water and insist for half an hour.

The finished medicine must be rubbed into the skin half an hour before washing. Similarly, the use of propolis, especially effective in removing ringworm. For this, 50 grams of the product is required to insist on 200 ml of vodka or medical alcohol for 7 days. The resulting medicine is required to treat areas of the body affected by lichen spots.

Sunflower ash gruel helps a lot. To obtain it, you need to burn a dried sunflower hat (without seeds). The resulting ash must be diluted with water to a state of thick sour cream. Lubricate the affected areas with the finished gruel for 7 days.

Folk remedies for lichen – garden crops, in particular pumpkin. The pulp of the vegetable needs to be grated, squeezed out the juice. Use the squeezed mass as a compress, which should be changed every 12 hours.

It is recommended to apply finely chopped strawberry or strawberry leaves to the sore spot.

A tincture of acacia or lilac flowers will help. For its preparation, freshly picked flowers must be washed, placed in a glass container, poured with vodka or medical alcohol: 250 ml of liquid per 100 g of raw materials. Insist in a cool dark place for 10 days, strain. Treat the affected areas of the body with the resulting medicine.

Folk remedies for lichen on the body – a lot of recipes, from which you can always choose the most suitable and affordable. It is important to start treatment at the initial stage of the disease, so as not to resort to the use of expensive medications later.

Home treatment

Treatment of lichen in humans at home can be done with inexpensive pharmaceutical preparations.

• Candide cream 1%. It is a drug for external use. Destroys the synthesis of fungal formations, thereby violating their structure. Multi-colored (pityriasis) versicolor is sensitive to this drug. It is required to apply a thin layer on cleansed, dry skin for 2-3 weeks.

• Sulfur-salicylic ointment. The components of this drug – salicylic acid and sulfur – are able to get rid of depriving each individually. In combination, their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action is enhanced several times.
• Nitrofungin ointment. It is an antifungal solution intended for external use. It is characterized by softness of action; when applied to the skin, itching, redness, discomfort may occur. The application procedure is as follows: three times a day, with a cotton swab, areas with lichen formations should be treated with a drug until they disappear completely.
• Acetylsalicylic acid. Quite quickly destroys adult cells and spores of the parasitic pathogen. Tablets need to be crushed into powder, mixed with 40-degree alcohol until a homogeneous consistency. Apply to sore spots. Top with adhesive tape. The period of use is 3 days. It is not recommended to lubricate the hair growth sites, as such a mixture may adversely affect their condition. Do not use on sensitive skin to avoid allergic manifestations.
• Lichen can be removed with a solution of equal proportions of sulfuric ointment and benzyl benzoate – an antiparasitic emulsion. Apply to the skin 3-4 times a day for 3 days.

Furacilin

Furacilin is an effective medicine for external use in the fight against pathogens. Produced in the form of tablets. To prepare a solution, 7 tablets must be dissolved in 100 ml of water.

The resulting composition should be wiped with places with lichen plaques. After drying, it is recommended to treat the skin with a solution of potassium permanganate, which will enhance the therapeutic effect.

“YM” – an effective ointment against lichen

“YM” ointment – a fungicidal-bactericidal low-toxic agent intended for the treatment of pets. A positive result is shown when unhealthy formations on human skin are removed. Contains a complex of active substances with antiseptic and antifungal action: tar, zinc oxide, salicylic acid, sulfur, turpentine. Actively fights bacteria, causing a decrease in itching with lichen rashes. Thanks to the fatty base (lanolin and vaseline), the preparation is comfortable when applied to the skin. Especially effective in the treatment of weeping lichen.

Highly effective mash “Tsindol”

Often dermatologists against pink lichen prescribe to the patient a mash “Tsindol”, the components of which are glycerin, ethyl alcohol, talc, zinc oxide, starch. Such a tool is aimed at combating lichen pathogens, has a healing, softening, drying effect with a parallel removal of allergic manifestations. Chatterbox from lichen is applied with a cotton swab to sore spots three times a day. It is not recommended to wash off, you should wait until the product dries and disappears by itself. Side effects are itching, redness of the skin, hyperemia.

Preventive measures

Folk remedies for lichen – dozens of time-tested recipes. Nevertheless, it is better to prevent the appearance of such an unpleasant-looking disease than to treat it later. To prevent the appearance of lichen, a number of preventive measures should be taken:

• wear clothes made from natural fabrics;
• periodically clean the skin with a solution of water and lemon juice;
• iron garments on both sides;
• avoid places with high temperatures: saunas, baths, beaches;
• avoid stressful situations.

Compliance with the rules of personal hygiene at times reduces the likelihood of infection with lichen.

Treatment of pityriasis versicolor at home: folk recipes

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Pityriasis versicolor is a fungal infection of the surface layer of the skin. It also has the names “lichen versicolor”, “beach lichen”, “sun fungus”, as it is mainly diagnosed in the summer. The disease can be transmitted to other people. It does not pose a threat to life, but it causes aesthetic and physical discomfort, leads to a decrease in the quality of life. Treatment of pityriasis versicolor at home involves the use of ointments, creams and folk remedies. The doctor prescribes medicines, and alternative methods are used as auxiliary ones.

Contents

1. General recommendations for home remedies
2. How to treat pityriasis versicolor
3. Boric acid
4. Apple cider vinegar
5. Celandine
6. Onion 9 0109
7. Lemon
8. St. John’s wort
9. Sulfur ointment
10. Cabbage
11. Calendula
12. Beetroot
13. Peppermint
14. Sorrel
15. Self-treatment Safety Precautions

General Recommendations for Home Remedies

If you choose this or that remedy on your own, recovery will be delayed for a long time. To activate the exfoliation process, you must regularly use antifungal agents prescribed by your doctor, take baths with soap and wipe the body with salicylic alcohol.

Treatment of pityriasis versicolor at home should be carried out after consulting a dermatologist.

In addition to official medicine and folk remedies for the treatment of fungus, certain recommendations must be observed:

• Eat a well-balanced diet. Refuse sweets, salty, fried, spicy, smoked foods.
• Sunbathing in moderation if the disease is diagnosed during the warm season.
• Maintain personal hygiene.
• Iron underwear and bedding, preferably with a steam iron.
• Only wear underwear made from natural fabrics.
• Avoid excessive perspiration.
• Ventilate the room more often and carry out wet cleaning in the room.

How to treat pityriasis versicolor

Home treatment starts immediately after consultation with a dermatologist. In addition to pharmaceutical ointments and tablets against lichen, folk remedies are recommended. Skin needs to be taken care of every day. After treatment procedures, the body should be lubricated with moisturizing creams, only sparing components should be used in the treatment, and protective agents should be used during sunbathing.

Boric acid

This is a good antiseptic that fights fungus on the skin. It is necessary to treat pityriasis versicolor in humans with boric acid carefully. It aggressively affects the epidermis, but in a short time relieves the symptoms of the disease.

To prepare a medicinal composition, you need 10 g of acid powder, which is poured into 200 ml of boiling water. Everything is thoroughly mixed, insist. After cooling the product, you need to lubricate the affected areas until completely absorbed twice a day. The course of home treatment lasts a week.

When using boric acid, a positive effect is noticeable after a couple of days.

It is forbidden to resort to this method of treating lichen with hypersensitivity, kidney problems, during pregnancy and lactation, if a large area of ​​​​the body is affected, children under 1 year old.

Apple cider vinegar

Traditional remedies often rely on apple cider vinegar. Thanks to him, there is a change in the acid-base balance and the regulation of electrolyte metabolism. When used correctly, the product is harmless. Use it as follows:

• Skin affected by lichen is treated at least 5 times a day. Before going to bed, lotions are made for at least 10 minutes.
• If the area of ​​spread of lichen is large, add vinegar to the shower gel (30 ml of vinegar per 250 ml of detergent). This will allow you to quickly cure the disease.
• The more often the product is applied to the skin, the faster you can get rid of lichen.

For home treatment, use apple cider vinegar 3-4%, which does not need to be diluted.

Product intended for industrial use must be pre-diluted 1:1 with water. When treating children, vinegar is diluted as follows: 1/5 of a glass of vinegar in half a glass of water. During the procedure, a slight burning sensation is possible. Home therapeutic course continues until complete recovery.

There are no contraindications for external use of apple cider vinegar. It is used with caution in the treatment of children under 10 years of age and with hypersensitivity.

Celandine

The plant has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral effects. Perfectly fights fungi, relieves pain and itching.

It is necessary to treat versicolor versicolor with celandine at home carefully, strictly following the instructions, since it is poisonous.

Based on the plant, a homemade decoction and ointment for lichen are made.

1. To prepare a decoction, take 2 tbsp. dry chopped herbs, 200 ml of hot water. Cook in a water bath for 15-20 minutes. Then cool, filter. The epidermis affected by lichen is treated with a cotton pad soaked in this decoction as often as possible (at least 5 times a day) until the spots disappear.
2. Homemade ointment will require 40-50 g of celandine juice, 30 g of lanolin and vaseline. The resulting mixture is treated with the affected areas of the body 2-3 times a day. Also, the ointment can be prepared according to a different recipe: melted lard is mixed with celandine juice in equal parts. Stored in the refrigerator. Home treatment lasts until the symptoms of lichen are completely eliminated.

Caution should be used in the treatment of a disease by people with chronic pathologies, individual intolerance, elderly, pregnant, lactating women.

Onion

Pityriasis versicolor can be cured at home with onion juice. Pass a medium-sized onion through a meat grinder. Squeeze juice from the resulting slurry, which must be treated at least three times a day with lichen-affected areas of the body until complete recovery.

Lemon

You can treat pityriasis versicolor at home with lemon juice diluted 50:50 with water. The acid contained in the fruit eliminates the fungus. It is also an excellent remedy for disease prevention, especially in the warm season. You can also apply a mixture of grated lemon and garlic to problem areas for an hour.

Citrus must be used carefully, as lemon is a strong allergen and can lead to irritation, itching, and skin rashes.

St. John’s wort

Homemade ointment is made from this herb. Dried raw materials are ground into powder, vaseline or butter is added. All components are mixed, cleaned in the refrigerator until solidified. The resulting composition is treated with the affected areas of the skin three times a day.

A decoction of St. John’s wort (2 tbsp per 200 ml of water) will help to get rid of the disease faster, which is also used to wipe the skin.

Home treatment of lichen color in this way lasts 10-14 days or until the body is completely cleansed of stains.

Sulfur ointment

The remedy will help to quickly cure pityriasis versicolor at home. The ointment has an antimicrobial, regenerating effect. Dry the body before applying. Salicylic alcohol works well for this. After the sulfuric ointment is carefully rubbed in a circular motion into the affected areas until completely absorbed. All day after treatment, it is forbidden to wet the skin. It is also important to wear dry underwear and avoid excessive sweating.

The home procedure is carried out once a day, and in advanced lichen – twice. Otherwise, you can get the opposite effect. The course of treatment continues for a week every day without interruption.

Cabbage

To get rid of lichen on the skin, you can use finely chopped white cabbage (3 parts), combined with bearberry (2 parts) and sea salt (1 part). Mix everything thoroughly and apply to the affected areas of the body for 60 minutes. Home treatment lasts 14-21 days. If necessary, the course continues.

Calendula

With the help of this plant, you can not only get rid of colored lichen, but also fill the body with flavonoids and carotenoids, which eliminate skin greasiness. Calendula has a disinfectant and anti-inflammatory effect. There are different methods of treating lichen at home with calendula:

• Tincture. To prepare it, you need 2 tbsp. dry crushed flowers pour 100 ml of boiling water. Infuse the composition in a cool dark place in a glass jar for about a week. With the resulting infusion, wipe the skin affected by lichen once a day.
• Ointment. You will need calendula flowers, hop cones, burdock leaves, taken in the same proportion. From this mixture, take 2 tablespoons, pour boiling water, boil in a water bath for 15 minutes. Strain the broth, mix with petroleum jelly and licorice root, remove to harden in the refrigerator (store there). Rub the prepared ointment into the affected skin twice a day.

The duration of home treatment with calendula, regardless of the method, is 14-21 days.

Beetroot

Get rid of skin spots with beetroot. The root crop is rubbed on a fine grater. The resulting slurry is applied to the skin in the form of a compress for an hour. The bandage should be changed as the beets dry. Beetroot juice is also useful, which is used to treat the affected skin.

An adult will get rid of the fungus in 2-3 weeks. Children will need 10-14 days.

Peppermint

This plant has regenerative and antibacterial properties, reduces inflammation and soothes itchy skin.

Among the various home remedies for lichen, mint is used only as an infusion to lubricate the skin.

Dry chopped grass (1 tbsp) is poured into 200 ml of boiling water, boiled in a water bath for 15-20 minutes, cooled, filtered. The lesions are smeared with a cotton pad soaked in a decoction, left to dry completely. The duration of home treatment is 2-3 weeks.

Sorrel

People with lichen often resort to treatment with sorrel, which not only fights the fungus, but also has a healing effect. There are 2 recipes for home remedies with sorrel:

1. Decoction, which is prepared from 1 tbsp. plants in 200 ml of boiling water. Boil for 5 minutes, infuse for 60 minutes, cool, filter. A decoction treats the skin with spots.
2. Cream with crushed stems and leaves mixed with cream. The body is lubricated with the resulting cream.

Treatment should be continued until complete recovery.

Self-treatment precautions

Home treatment of pityriasis versicolor with folk remedies can lead to severe allergic reactions. To avoid them, be sure to do an allergy test before applying this or that home remedy to the skin. To do this, the composition is smeared on the back of the hand. If after 30 minutes there is no negative reaction, you can use it to treat lichen.