Sycosis

Sycosis is a skin disease, pustular in nature, which is provoked by Staphylococcus aureus, and leads to neuro—endocrine disorders that change the sensitivity of follicles.

Causes of sycosis

The disease is in the pyoderma group, so the main causes of its occurrence are cuts and microtrauma during shaving. The presence of chronic rhinitis can also provoke this disease, because during frequent blowing, the skin loosens over the upper lip and mucus from the nose, with a high content of staphylococci, is rubbed into the skin.

Sycosis of the eyelid skin can occur due to chronic conjunctivitis, and when removing nasal hair with tweezers, sycosis of the nasal septum and the inner surface on the wings of the nose can develop.

SYMPTOMS OF SYCOSIS
Sycosis manifests itself in the area of the hairy part of the face, affecting the area of the beard and mustache. In women, this disease is much less common and manifests itself along the edge of the eyelids, on the eyebrows and on the inner surface on the wings of the nose. On the skin covered with long hair, as well as in the pubic area and in the armpits, this disease is extremely rare.

Sycosis begins with the formation of superficial follicles arranged in groups. In the process of follicle growth, adjacent areas of the skin also join here, and sycosis affects a significant part of the skin.

The primary symptom of the disease is the appearance and rather rapid disappearance of shallow folliculitis. Over time, the folliculitis returns, and deep lesions of the follicles are noted.

The clinical picture of the course of sycosis is inflamed, edematous, hyperemic skin, with increased irritability and sensitivity. A large number of pustules appear on the skin, located close to each other, they have a bright red color with a dense base. Over time, the ulcers shrink, and the skin becomes covered with greenish or yellowish crusts. Even after the crusts fall off, the ulcers reappear.

DIAGNOSIS OF SYCOSIS
Sycosis is diagnosed by visual examination, since it differs in a rather peculiar clinical picture. However, additional studies are required to differentiate this disease from parasitic and lipoid sycosis.

Since parasitic sycosis occurs due to fungal infection, and the clinical picture of lipoid sycosis has its own characteristics, microscopy is prescribed to exclude or confirm mycotic flora. Along with the determination of the causative agent of the disease, it is examined for sensitivity to antimicrobial drugs.

TREATMENT OF SYCOSIS
Sycosis requires long-term treatment. Therapy of this disease is prescribed by a mycologist and a dermatologist. Its main direction consists in taking antibacterial drugs and local antimicrobial ointments. During the exacerbation, disinfectant lotions with boric acid are used to prevent the possibility of re-insemination. After the crusts are rejected, the use of syntomycin or gyntomycin ointment is prescribed.

When the process of pus formation subsides, the affected foci are treated with solutions of aniline dyes. UFO therapy and laser treatment have proven themselves well. As an additional treatment, patients are prescribed iron preparations and vitamins that relieve nervous disorders. If the lesion of sycosis is extensive, a staphylococcal vaccine is prescribed.

During treatment, a diet is prescribed, with the complete exclusion of alcohol and spicy, sharp food.

Prevention of this disease is caution during shaving, compliance with hygiene measures and timely treatment of minor injuries.

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