Panu is a skin disease that does not only arise in adults, but also on children. PAnu can appear anywhere on the skin, including the face. you can medo the following ways to get rid of tinea versicolor on a child's face.
Panu or in the medical world known as tinea versicolor or pityriasis versicolor is a skin disease caused by a fungus. Although it can affect any part of the skin, this condition is more common on the back, chest, neck, and upper arms. The color of tinea versicolor that appears can also be different for each person, ranging from white, pink, to brown, depending on the color of the skin.
Influenced by Hot and Humid Air
Panu can be caused by fungi Malassezia overgrowth on the surface of the skin. Everyone generally has the fungus on the surface of the skin and does not cause any problems. However, if this fungus begins to grow and develop excessively, it will trigger the appearance of tinea versicolor.
Several factors can promote fungal growth Malassezia on the skin, namely a hot and humid environment, excessive sweat production, and oily skin. In addition, taking excessive antibiotics, a weak immune system, and hormonal changes can also trigger a fungal infection that causes tinea versicolor.
To avoid the growth of tinea versicolor on the child's face, the child should always be in a cool and dry room. Not only that, to prevent excessive sweat production, give your child loose and not too thick clothes.
Keep in mind, that tinea versicolor is not included in the type of infectious disease. So that your child is free from tinea versicolor on the face, start to pay attention to the factors that trigger tinea versicolor, as mentioned above.
How to Use Anti-dandruff Shampoo to Overcome Panu
Panu does not pose a dangerous health risk to children. However, this condition can cause the skin to feel itchy and unobtrusive. To treat tinea versicolor on a child's face, you can use an anti-dandruff shampoo that contains selenium sulfide or ketoconazole. However, before applying it, it is advisable to consult a doctor first. Here's how to use it:
- Take out the shampoo from the pack as needed in your hand.
- Then, apply the shampoo evenly on the spots where tinea versicolor appears, both on the face and other parts of the body. Apply the shampoo up to a few centimeters beyond the border of the spot.
- Leave it for about 10-15 minutes.
- After that, rinse until completely clean.
- Shampoo is used every two to three days, for 1 to 2 weeks. The duration of using this anti-dandruff shampoo depends on the extent of tinea versicolor on the skin.
When using this method, you may experience a stinging sensation, especially for anti-dandruff shampoos that contain selenium sulfide. So, you should apply just enough shampoo on children.
The benefits of anti-dandruff shampoo to treat tinea versicolor, will appear in a few days or a few weeks. However, the color of the facial skin will usually only really return to its original color, after a few months.
If the tinea versicolor on your child's face does not go away, immediately consult a dermatologist. For tinea versicolor on the face that is relatively small, the doctor may give an antifungal cream to be applied once or twice per day. However, if the tinea versicolor is large, it is likely that the treatment will be supplemented with oral antifungal drugs that must be consumed for one to four weeks.
