Ringworm Black – Keratomikoz palmar

Tinea nigra

What is shingles Black?

Черный лишай – инфекция, affects the top layer of skin. The infection causes black or brown spots on the skin. Except dark spots, Black shingles is harmless disorder.

Black Lichen is usually observed on the palms or soles of the feet. It may also appear on the neck or on the body.

Causes of black lichen

Ringworm is a fungus black, which is most often found in rotting wood, soil, Compo, or effluents. The fungus can enter the body through breaks in the skin.

Risk factors depriving black

The probability of infection increases deprives black after traveling to tropical or subtropical areas, such as:

• South Africa;
• Brazil;
• Panama;
• Cuba;
• Puerto-Rico;
• Coastal areas along the southeast coast of the US.

Symptoms of black lichen

Black lichen is brown-black spots on the skin, that:

• Have an irregular shape, dark boundary;
• May itch or peel off;
• They have a tendency to expand over time.

Black shingles can be mistaken for skin cancer. Talk to your doctor about any changes and skin tumors.

Diagnosis of black lichen

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical examination. Maybe, You will need to visit a dermatologist, for additional tests, diagnosis and treatment of.

Black shingles diagnosed by scraping a small sample of affected skin and the growing culture of the fungus in the lab.

Treatment of black lichen

According to the survey the doctor will prescribe the best treatment for black lichen.

For the treatment of lichen black usually used antifungals, are applied to the skin in the form of creams or ointments.

Prevention of black lichen

To reduce the chance of contracting a black lichen:

• Be careful when traveling to high-risk areas of infection;
• Avoid contact with potentially contaminated materials, such as rotten wood, dirt, sewage or composted;
• If it is necessary to work with any of the above materials, to take the necessary security measures. Wear gloves and other protective equipment.