Viral dermatology
The specialists of the K+31 center have extensive practical experience and all the necessary knowledge for the effective treatment of dermatological pathologies.
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Symptoms of viral dermatoses
Herpes. The most common are herpes zoster, herpes simplex, and chicken pox. The disease manifests itself in the form of bubbles against the background of intense redness on the skin or mucous membranes. After a few days, the bubbles dry out, forming crusts.
Molluscum contagiosum. The disease manifests itself in the form of a slightly dense nodule ranging in size from the head of a pin to two to three millimeters, rise above the surface of the skin. The color of the formation is slightly pinkish. If molluscum contagiosum is squeezed, white, mushy contents flow out of it.
Warts are characterized by the appearance of nodules and growths. Clinical symptoms depend on the type of papilloma virus. Their manifestations are quite diverse
Viral exanthemas. Skin rashes caused by various airborne viruses. Most often, children suffer from these diseases. Among them are measles, rubella, erythema infectiosum, etc.
Diagnostics
Although most viral dermatoses do not pose a serious threat to the patient and go away on their own after a few days, there remains a risk of complications if another infection occurs or the virus spreads, or viral dermatosis may cause a more severe course of another disease.
The sooner a diagnosis is made and effective treatment is prescribed, the faster you will get rid of the unpleasant manifestations of viral dermatosis and avoid complications of the disease.
At the K+31 Clinic medical center, our doctors will conduct a high-quality diagnosis of the disease, which includes:
- Anamnesis collection.
- General urine analysis.
- General blood test.
- Biochemical blood test.
- PCR for viruses (diagnosis of pathogen DNA).
- Immunological blood tests (if necessary).
- Determination of antibodies to HIV, hepatitis B and C and other viruses.
- X-ray of the chest organs (if indicated).
- Histological examination of the affected skin in case of difficulties in diagnosing the disease.
In addition, you may need consultations with other specialists: a therapist; an infectious disease specialist; an immunologist; a psychotherapist (as indicated).
Treatment of viral dermatoses
In our clinic, specialists provide external and general treatment of viral dermatoses. As an external treatment, our specialists will prescribe you antiviral and antiseptic drugs. Some viral skin diseases may require treatment with liquid nitrogen or an electrosurgical device.
As a general treatment for mild cases of the disease, our doctors prescribe symptomatic therapy. In more severe cases and with frequent exacerbations of the disease, the most effective therapy will be antiviral drugs and immunostimulants.
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About the disease
Viral dermatoses are skin diseases caused by exposure to the skin and mucous membranes of various viruses.
Factors contributing to the development of viral dermatoses:
Infection occurs in different ways, depending on the group of viruses: