Viral skin diseases

Any dermatological rash that is caused by a viral infection is called exanthema. Clinical manifestations in such pathologies arise after the spread of altered cells through the circulatory system. Some viral skin diseases quickly turn into a latent (latent) form of development. Their activation is due to a decrease in general or local immunity, climate change, exposure to stress, recurrence of chronic diseases.

Classification of viral skin diseases

There are several types of exanthema.

Coredlike

The rash consists of papules, spots, in appearance resembling rashes with measles. Correlated species include:

• roseola;
• enterovirus;
• measles;
• herpes of type 6;
• cytomegalovirus;
• rubella;
• the Epstein-Barr virus.

Bubble

Exanthema is similar to single drops, located on top of reddened skin. Often bubbles appear in groups or merge. This type of viral diseases affects the skin of the face. It is represented by such ailments:

• herpes simplex ;
• chickenpox;
• coxsackievirus;
• herpes zoster;
• herpes.

Infectious erythema

Rashes have the appearance of interweaving, lace, usually red. The only virus that causes them is parvovirus B19.

Diffuse

Changes in the skin with this form of exanthema cover large areas of the epidermis. Typical diffuse pathologies:

• adenovirus;
• hepatitis B, C.

Papulo-vesicular

The rash is observed on the distal parts of the limbs (brushes, feet, fingers) and acromial areas of the skin (ears, nose, buttocks). They can be provoked by previously mentioned diseases (coxsackievirus, hepatitis, Epstein-Barr virus), and Crosti-Giagnotti syndrome.

Separately classified as viral skin diseases, such as molluscum contagiosum and warts.

In the first case, the causative agent is a poxvirus containing a specific DNA. Eruptions can be located on the trunk, extremities, genitals. They look like dense, shiny nodules of pink color. In the center of these formations there is always a depression with a white gruel inside.

Warts are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2. Are nodes without signs of inflammation, markedly towering above the surface of the skin.

Prevention and therapy of viral skin diseases

Treatment of any of the above pathologies is carried out after the establishment of its pathogen. To begin the therapeutic course, you must visit a dermatologist.

The best way to prevent viruses is to support the work of the general and local immune system. It is necessary:

1. It is good to eat.
2. Monitor the balance between work and leisure.
3. Do sport.
4. Take vitamins, mineral complexes.

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