1, peach blossom tinea is not really tinea.
Director Lun Wenhui said that peach blossom tinea, also known as "ringworm in spring" or "ringworm in apricot spot", is a common name for facial scaly dermatosis in spring. Although there is the word "tinea" in the name of peach blossom tinea, it is not the same as dermatomycosis in medicine. Tinea is a kind of fungal infection. Tinea Peach Blossom is actually a general term for a class of skin diseases such as pityriasis simplex, dermatitis in spring or seborrheic dermatitis.
What is peach blossom tinea like? Pityriasis simplex is mainly characterized by localized mild erythema on the cheek with clear boundary, fine chaff scales on it, accompanied by mild itching. Dermatitis in spring, on the basis of flaky erythema, can make the rash expand, with mild edema, papules and desquamation, accompanied by obvious itching, and severe skin burns. If not treated in time or over-treated, eczema and hypertrophic lichenization of skin will be formed. Director Lun specially reminded everyone that many people in the outpatient department mistakenly thought that peach blossom tinea was dermatophytosis, and they applied antifungal drugs themselves, which may not be effective or aggravated.
Experts remind that peach blossom tinea is prone to occur in spring because children's skin is thin and tender, and some young people's skin barrier function is weak. Some patients with dry skin or seborrheic dermatitis will have a series of inflammatory reactions after their faces are stimulated by pollen and air pollutants, plus ultraviolet radiation. This is actually caused by allergies, which is completely different from ringworm in medicine. As long as the cause is found and the body is properly conditioned, peach blossom tinea can heal itself in most cases.
2. How to deal with peach blossom tinea?
After the attack of peach blossom tinea, some people always feel itchy and uncomfortable on their faces, so they use hot towels to temporarily stop itching. As a result, the more applied, the more swollen the skin. Some people are afraid that the peach blossom tinea on their faces will affect their face value, so they try to cover it with foundation. As a result, the more you apply it, the more it irritates the skin and becomes more and more red and swollen. In fact, the correct answer is this:
First, when going out in spring, you should try to avoid long-term exposure to the sun and take sun protection measures. People with allergic skin should pay attention to places with less dust. Washing your face immediately after going out and returning home helps to remove allergens from your skin.
Second, when itching or dry pain occurs, avoid burning with hot water or washing with alkaline soap. Because if you do that, your comfort is temporary, but your illness will get worse.
Third, we must give up spicy, tobacco and alcohol and other irritating foods, so as not to aggravate the condition. Pay attention to a light diet, eat more fruits and supplement water and vitamins.
Fourth, don't use tinea drugs indiscriminately after the occurrence of peach blossom tinea, otherwise it will aggravate the condition. It is suggested to go to the hospital dermatology department in time to clarify the cause and treat the symptoms. In principle, the medication of peach blossom tinea can be selected according to the degree and symptoms of skin damage: if the face is slightly dry and fine debris appears, you can choose a simple emollient; Mild erythema, desquamation and itching on the face can be treated with non-corticosteroid anti-inflammatory ointment; In case of erythema swelling and burning pain, first soak the gauze with 3% boric acid solution or cold pure water, and wet compress the face for 65438 05 minutes, twice a day; Apply appropriate external anti-allergic cream after wet compress.
3. Prevent skin diseases in spring.
As the weather gets warmer, there are more pollen and dust in the air, and spring has really become a season of high incidence of skin diseases. In addition to peach blossom tinea, I will talk to you about other skin diseases that are prone to occur in spring and learn about prevention and treatment. Don't let this annoying skin disease affect your good mood of enjoying flowers.
Urticaria is easy to recur in spring. As the temperature warms, flowers bloom, bacteria and fungi are active, and pollen, tidbits and dust mites in the air increase, some friends with special physique are prone to recurrent urticaria. The typical performance is that there are wind masses of different sizes all over the body, which makes it itchy and uncomfortable. After scratching, the rash gets worse, which occurs frequently at night and disappears after several hours. Friends who are prone to urticaria should reduce outdoor activities in spring. Because the etiology of urticaria is complex, about 3/4 patients can't find the cause. Those with mild illness can take antihistamines, and those with severe illness can take antibiotics. How to take it? You still have to listen to the doctor and what kind of medicine to take.
The prevention of skin allergy is more important than the treatment of skin allergy that many people may encounter in spring. There are hundreds of common allergens, such as chemicals (such as cosmetics), pollen, dust, ultraviolet rays and certain foods (such as seafood). Itching is the biggest feature of allergy, and the skin will also have symptoms such as redness, peeling and allergic dermatitis. Prevention is more important than treatment for skin allergy. Allergens should be avoided to the greatest extent. For friends who are already allergic, you can take anti-allergic drugs orally, such as cetirizine and loratadine, which have anti-allergic and antipruritic effects. At this time, don't use cosmetics with complex ingredients, wash your face with warm water, and you can choose some low-sensitivity medical skin care products.
Prevention of contact dermatitis is to prevent contact dermatitis at the exposed parts of limbs exposed to exogenous substances, with mild erythema, itching or burning sensation, mild edema, or dense papules the size of a needle tip; In severe cases, erythema is obviously swollen and blisters appear. Properly handled, it can usually be cured within two weeks, but it may recur when it comes into contact with suspicious substances again. This disease is caused by direct contact between skin and some substances. Common allergens in life are earrings, rubber, hair dyes, cosmetics and so on. Some plants are also allergic.
If you have severe allergic symptoms, you can take anti-allergic drugs orally. But the best treatment is to avoid contact with allergens.
In the spring of March, flowers are in full bloom, so it's disappointing not to go out for a walk.
I learned these spring skin care techniques from experts. Let's go and enjoy the flowers! Text/Rebecca (beijing ditan hospital)
4. Methods to prevent tinea of peach blossom
1. People with dry skin should pay attention to coating more protective layers on their faces after the Spring Festival to isolate harmful substances from the outside world. Dry skin is sensitive, so it is better to use simple skin care products (non-cosmetics). For example, children's skin care products are safer, such as Johnson & Johnson children's cream and Yumeijing children's cream. You can apply one layer after washing your face in the morning and one layer before going out. People suffering from ringworm of peach blossom often say "no skin care products", thinking that they are allergic. In fact, it is because the skin is incomplete, and it has a tingling sensation after applying skin care products, not allergies; This situation will disappear naturally after the peach blossom tinea is cured. Be careful not to wear low-quality skin care products. Low-quality skin care products contain more impurities. After being exposed to sunlight, photochemical reaction produces a large number of oxidative free radicals, which can induce and aggravate peach blossom tinea. Pay attention to replenish the cream in time after bathing, especially after bathing with hot water, the skin will be degreased and dehydrated. If there is windy weather or strong sunlight at this time, the skin will soon appear erythema and desquamation.
When you go out in spring, you should try to avoid the sun exposure. It is best to use umbrellas and straw hats. If you use sunscreen, you should apply it every 2 to 3 hours. Pay attention to choose high-quality sunscreen. Low-quality sunscreen will produce harmful substances and harm the skin after exposure to the sun.
Pay attention to wash your face immediately after going out to remove harmful substances from your skin.
4. Actively treat the original skin diseases, such as seborrheic dermatitis.