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Indications for use

Spray for lichen is recommended for use in various forms of this disease. Treatment should be started with the appearance of the first signs of lichen: pigmentation disorders (the skin can become darker or lighter, becomes red or pink in some places), the appearance of peeling and blisters with transparent liquid, itching of the skin.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Let's consider the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of sprays for lichen using the example of the popular drug "Termikon".

Terbinafine hydrochloride, which is an allylamine and is included in most sprays for lichen, has an excellent antifungal effect. Due to the fact that this component has a destructive effect on the biosynthesis of cell membranes of fungi (Trichophyton violaceum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton tonsurans, Trichophyton rubrum, Microsporum canis, Candida albicans, Gardnerella vaginalis, Bacteroides) in the early stages, there is a deficiency of ergosterol. This helps to accumulate squalene inside the cell. It has a detrimental effect on fungi.

Since the spray is used only externally, the systemic absorption of the drug is insignificant - about 5% of terbinafine. Therefore, we can talk about the minimal systemic effect of the drug.

Spray for versicolor lichen

A fairly popular drug that helps cope with the treatment of pityriasis versicolor is Lamisil Spray.

The active ingredient of this spray is terbinafine hydrochloride. Due to this, it is effective against numerous fungi and pathogenic microorganisms. This component can easily cope with dermatophytes, mold and dimorphic fungi.

To treat versicolor lichen in adults, the spray is used no more than twice a day. Before applying, the skin should be thoroughly cleaned. The preparation is sprayed in such a quantity as to completely moisturize the skin. The product should also be applied to healthy areas of the skin that are nearby.

This drug is not prescribed to children.

During pregnancy, the use of the spray is limited; it can only be applied under strict medical supervision.

The spray is also contraindicated in case of intolerance to the main component. Patients with liver and kidney diseases should use the drug very carefully. Among the main side effects, it is worth highlighting various allergic reactions that lead to a burning sensation, itching and redness.

Spray for pityriasis rosea

For the treatment of pink lichen, Lamicon spray has proven to be the best.

The active ingredient of the drug is terbinafine, which acts on a fairly wide range of mold fungi, dermatophytes, dimorphic fungi, and yeast fungi.

Before spraying the preparation on the skin areas, they need to be washed and dried. The dosage of the preparation is approximate, because the product needs to be applied until the skin becomes sufficiently moist. The duration of therapy depends on the diagnosis and the severity of the disease. As a rule, pink lichen is treated for one week. In this case, the spray should be applied twice a day.

Improvement usually occurs within a few days after the patient has started treatment. However, it should never be stopped, as this may lead to a relapse of the disease.

The most common side effects include: peeling, itching, redness, irritation and even pain at the site of application. If such signs appear, treatment should be stopped immediately. It is not recommended to use the product if you are intolerant to its components.

Names of sprays for lichen

Today in pharmacies you can see a wide variety of names of sprays for lichen. The most popular among them are the following.

Terbinafine. The active ingredient is terbinafine hydrochloride. The drug is active against many dermatomycoses, yeast-like fungi and lichen.

The product should be used about twice a day. The treatment lasts for at least one week. Even when the main symptoms have passed after a couple of days, the treatment should not be stopped. The main side effects of using this spray include: headaches, hepatitis, jaundice, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, allergic reactions.

The drug should not be taken if you are intolerant to terbinafine.

Fungoterbin. An antifungal agent, the active ingredient of which is terbinafine hydrochloride. Due to this composition, the spray copes well with dermatophytes, mold fungi, yeast fungi such as Candida.

The product can be used from the age of 12. It should be applied once or twice a day for two weeks. The skin should be cleaned and dried beforehand. It is necessary to use such an amount of spray that the skin is moisturized.

The main side effects of the spray are various allergic reactions, which pass fairly quickly when the use of the drug is stopped. The spray should not be applied to children under 12 years of age and in case of intolerance to its components.

Termicon spray

The active ingredient is terbinafine hydrochloride, therefore the drug is active against dermatophytes, yeast fungi, and mold fungi.

The doctor individually prescribes the dosage and duration of therapy, which depend on the severity of the disease and its localization. As a rule, the drug is applied to the skin one to two times a day. The skin must be thoroughly cleaned and dried.

Side effects include allergic reactions (burning, irritation, itching, redness). Patients with liver and kidney failure should use the product with caution. It is not recommended to apply if the main component of the drug is intolerant.

Bayer Enveloping Spray for Lichen

Bayer produces a special enveloping spray that helps get rid of different types of lichen. The product is called "Canesten".

The active ingredient of the drug is clotrimazole. It is active against the causative agents of pityriasis versicolor (Pityriasis vers.), dermatophytes (Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Microsporum canis, Trichophyton tonsurans), yeast-like fungi (Candida albicans), mold fungi, gram-positive microorganisms (staphylococci, streptococci) and gram-negative microorganisms (Gardnerella vaginalis, Bacteroides).

Spray a small amount on the affected areas of the skin twice a day. The course of therapy continues until all symptoms disappear completely, so it is individual. On average, it lasts up to four weeks.

The drug is not recommended for use in case of intolerance to clotrimazole, as well as during pregnancy. Side effects usually manifest themselves in the form of local allergic reactions (itching, burning, redness).

How to use sprays for lichen

It is very important to thoroughly cleanse the skin and dry it with a personal towel before using such products. Sprays should be applied in such quantities that the skin is completely moisturized. In addition, it is better to apply the product not only to the affected areas of the skin, but also to adjacent skin.

Using Ringworm Sprays During Pregnancy

As a rule, such products are not recommended for use during pregnancy. They can be prescribed by a doctor only in extremely rare cases. You should not self-medicate, as this can lead to a deterioration in your condition and even problems with the development of the fetus.

Contraindications for use and side effects

In addition to the fact that sprays for lichen cannot be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding, you should also be careful when using drugs if you are intolerant to their main components, as this can lead to allergic reactions.

Patients with kidney and liver diseases should use sprays with caution and under close medical supervision.

The most common side effects are allergic reactions in the form of burning, redness, itching, swelling of the skin. They disappear after the end of the drug use.

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Storage conditions and shelf life

It is very important to store sprays for lichen in a place that is inaccessible to small children. The air temperature should not rise above +30 degrees. Do not freeze jars with the preparation under any circumstances.

Each individual product has an individual shelf life, so you should carefully read the instructions before using the spray. As a rule, such medications can be stored for up to two years.