If the patient is not suffering Syphilis was quite effective therapy if the treatment had been received in full, the disease progresses in the future, developing the second period. It is characterized by lesions of the skin, syphilitic rash appears, which is widespread and affects almost all areas of the body.

What distinguishes a rash of syphilis

A rash on the skin in the secondary period of syphilis is characterized by the fact that it no specific clinical manifestations. This is the reason for late diagnosis, as patients are often confused rash Rash: Classification - primary and secondary elements   on the skin with allergies. Pinkish rash on the skin appear in almost all parts of the body, but to a greater extent affected skin thighs and shoulders.

The rash of syphilis can be grouped into centers that do not have bright clinical manifestations. The most active center remains after healing of the chancre. Syphilitic rash localized chaotic, with mostly affects the genital area, scalp, hands, feet. Character rash tight, no itching and soreness. The patient may be a long time not to pay attention to the appearance of the rash, because it is not accompanied by discomfort.

There are several varieties of the rash of syphilis:

• as papules (or bumps) that protrude above the skin surface
• in the form of pustules or pustules
• a variety of color patches (red, copper, pale pink, brown or bluish tint)

This is because the amount of the causative agent in the organism and production of antibodies. If antibodies are produced, the content decreases the pathogen, the rash goes away. As soon as the activation of infection, clinical manifestations are renewed. Secondary (or hidden) period is shown positive serological reactions and the temporary absence of lesions on the skin. Later develop recurrent disease that is characterized by a pronounced polymorphism of symptoms.

The manifestations in different periods of the disease

The duration of the secondary period of syphilis can be from three to five years (since the infection extends to three months). During this period, cutaneous manifestations undergo various changes. The rash may become larger, become oval or circular shape, different polymorphisms. No inflammatory changes in the skin, the elements have a clear demarcation with healthy skin. Rash in the secondary period (or secondary syphilides) amenable to treatment antisyphyllitic drugs.

If during this period of syphilis is not assigned to appropriate treatment, the disease enters the further step of tertiary syphilis, which is characterized by skin rash Skin rash: mayday . Form dense subcutaneous education or "bumps" on the skin. In the central part of this education begin necrotic processes appear ulcer. Size dense subcutaneous formations in diameter may exceed the 1, 5 cm. Quite large elements on the skin with a plot expressions in the center confirms the complicated variant of syphilis.

In the period of secondary syphilis skin rash may disappear. Lack of skin elements is not the sole criterion for discontinuation of therapy. During the entire period of illness the patient should continue to receive the specific therapy, which aims to remove the pathogen (pale treponema) and undergo regular monitoring of laboratory parameters blood test.

What should be the treatment of syphilis rash

For the treatment of this disease has developed special antibacterial drugs acting specifically on the pathogen. Application only national resources can not be an effective remedy and does not lead to recovery.

The only treatment for syphilis rash should be the appointment of antibacterial agents:

• penicillins
• tetracyclines
• cephalosporins
• macrolides

Commonly used antibiotics penicillin, but their intolerance can choose regimen with other drugs. The efficacy of treatment will not be reduced, as the causative agent of syphilis has a sensitivity to various drugs.

In modern conditions Syphilis is a curable disease. The success of treatment depends on correct and timely administration of drug treatment, as well as its duration. Recovery in secondary syphilis occurs after two years of therapy. If we are talking about the Tertiary period of the disease, it will take even longer period. After the onset of clinical and laboratory recovery should be carried out preventive measures to prevent re-infection.

Confirmation of the diagnosis of syphilis is an indication for the treatment of both sexual partners. For the entire period of treatment should be avoided sex life, otherwise the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment would be minimal. The appearance of cutaneous manifestations in secondary syphilis in some cases may be accompanied by symptoms of colds (malaise, poor general health, headache), so any kind of self-medication should be avoided. To interpret the nature of rash and appropriate treatment should be suitably qualified specialist (doctor venereal diseases). In the treatment of syphilitic rash great attention is given immune-stimulating treatment, as the human body is to facilitate the removal of the pathogen's own defense forces.

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