Tinea versicolor is one skin disease that occurs not only in adults, but also in children. Tinea versicolor can appear on all parts of the skin, including on the face. You can do the following ways to get rid of phlegm on the child's face.
Tinea versicolor or known in the medical world as tinea versicolor or pityriasis versicolor is a skin disease caused by fungus. Although it can affect any part of the skin, this condition is more common in the back, chest, neck and upper arms. Color tinea versicolor that appears can also vary in each person, ranging from white, pink, to brown, depending on the color of the skin.
Influenced by Hot and Humid Air
Tinea versicolor can be caused by Malassezia fungus which grows excessively on the surface of the skin. Everyone generally has the fungus on the skin surface and does not cause any problems. However, if this fungus starts to grow and develop excessively, will trigger the appearance of tinea versicolor.
Several factors can encourage the growth of Malassezia fungus in the skin, namely a hot and humid environment, excessive sweat production, and oily skin. In addition, excessive consumption of antibiotic drugs, a weak immune system, and hormonal changes, can also trigger fungal infections that cause phlegm.
To avoid the growth of phlegm on the child's face, the child should always be in a cool, dry room. Not only that, to prevent excessive sweat production, give children loose and not too thick clothing.
Keep in mind, that tinea versicolor is not included in the type of infectious disease. So that your child is free from tinea versicolor in the face, start to pay attention to the factors that trigger tinea versicolor, as already mentioned above.
How to Use Anti-Dandruff Shampoo to Overcome Panu
Tinea versicolor does not pose a dangerous health risk for children. However, this condition can cause itchy skin and interfere with appearance. To deal with tinea versicolor on a child's face, you can use an anti-dandruff shampoo containing selenium sulfide or ketoconazole. However, before applying it, it is advisable to first consult a doctor. Here's how to use it:
- Remove the shampoo from the package sufficiently in your hand.
- Then, apply shampoo evenly on the spot where phlegm appears, both on the face and other body parts. Apply shampoo to a few centimeters beyond the spotting limit.
- Let stand about 10-15 minutes.
- After that, rinse thoroughly.
- The use of shampoo is done as much as two to three days, for 1 to 2 weeks. The duration of use of this anti-dandruff shampoo depends on the extent of tinea versicolor on the skin.
When using this method, it is possible to experience a burning sensation, especially for anti-dandruff shampoos made from selenium sulfide. So, you should apply enough shampoo to the children.
The benefits of anti-dandruff shampoo to treat tinea versicolor, will appear in a few days or weeks. However, the color of facial skin will usually only really return to its original color, after several months.
If tinea versicolor on the child's face does not go away, immediately consult a dermatologist. For tinea versicolor on the face that is classified as small, the doctor may give antifungal cream to be applied once or twice per day. However, if tinea versicolor is large, it is likely that the treatment will be supplemented with antifungal drugs to take for one to four weeks.
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