Psoriasis is a disease of the skin that causes serious discomfort to a person with this ailment.During its course, during complex treatment, periods of remissions occur.But with the appearance of negative factors, which include a violation of the diet, hypothermia of the body and stressful situations, exacerbations may occur.
Even after the cure of a person from this ailment, manifestations of psoriasis can pursue him in the future throughout his life.For this reason, you need to know by what symptoms you can recognize psoriasis at the initial stage.In this case, it becomes possible to detect the disease and timely treatment.Thanks to this, the patient will be able to get rid of this ailment in a short time and avoid serious negative health consequences that psoriasis brings.
How psoriasis begins: causes of the disease
According to experts, the main reason that provokes the occurrence of this skin ailment is a hereditary predisposition.If parents suffered from dermatoses during their lives, then there is a high risk that their child will also acquire a slight vulnerability before this disease.Along with the genetic predisposition, dermatologists distinguish other factors that provoke the appearance of psoriasis:
- impaired functions of the immune system;
- diseases of an infectious nature, transferred by man;
- diseases of the endocrine system;
- stress;
- a person’s predisposition to allergic pathologies;
- Taking drugs for a long time.
When a person has psoriasis, the foci of inflammation are usually localized on the hands and elbows, and besides this, on the body and scalp.In some cases, areas of inflammation occur on the flexion surface of the limbs.It is not uncommon when psoriasis manifests itself in the area of the groin and armpits.Taking into account the reasons that led to the appearance of the disease, dermatologists divide this disease into two main types:
Psoriasis of type 1
Its occurrence in children, as well as adolescents, occurs against the background of the presence of a genetic predisposition.Even in the third and fourth generations, the transmission of this disease in inheritance may take place.Patients with psoriasis in 60% of cases have relatives who also suffer from this disease.
Psoriasis of type 2
In people who have crossed the age line at 40 years old, this disease is often detected.In this case, the reasons that provoke its appearance are not only heredity, but also violations that arose in the immune system.The disease often affects joints and legs.
What does psoriasis look like at the initial stage?
The appearance of rashes on the human body at the initial stage of this disease is sudden.Everything begins with the foci of inflammation, which are localized on the arms and legs.They can also appear on the scalp, as well as on the body.When this disease occurs in children, at its initial stage it has a strong resemblance to allergies or diathesis, with which it is confused by inexperienced doctors.
In babies, the disease also begins with foci of inflammation, which can appear in atypical places.Or they can occur in areas of the body where clothing friction occurs.This is precisely the main insidiousness of this skin ailment.The effectiveness of the treatment of the disease has largely depends on how correctly and timely the diagnosis was made.
When the focus of inflammation appears, the papule is the first to arise, which is a pimple of a reddish-pink shade.In its form, it is round, and its boundaries are clearly outlined.The papules formed at the location of inflammation have a tendency to merge.As a result, plaques are formed.They can vary in size and be a wide variety of shapes.The plaques that occur on the skin have a coating of gray scales.They are separated from the skin, they are quite easy.The skin in the localization area appears to be inflamed and, in addition, is swollen.The appearance of a rash on the human body at the initial stage of the emerging psoriasis, as a rule, is accompanied by severe itching.
If you rub the papules, you can see the signs that experts call psoriatic triads.It is on them that the dermatologist can accurately make a diagnosis.
- The phenomenon of the stearine spot.When the doctor touches the plaque that arose in the focus of inflammation, the surface acquires a white tint.As a result of this, a slight detachment of scales occurs, and the plaque itself becomes like a lost drop of Starin.
- The phenomenon of the thermal film.With further slinging, the papules are removed and you can see the red surface.
- The phenomenon of "blood dew".If you continue to scrape the plaque, then small droplets of blood form on the surface.They are evidence of the presence of small-pointed hemorrhages.
With the development of psoriasis at the initial stage, in some cases, complications may occur in the form of exudative phenomena.In this case, the exudate, which is a serous fluid contained in Papule, is absorbed by scales and a rough crust is formed as a result.
If the doctor removes such a crust, then under it you can detect wet areas of the skin.The main danger of such phenomena is that an infection of a bacterial nature may join the underlying disease.If the disease progresses in its development, then the growth of plaques can occur to significant sizes.As a result, they capture large -scale areas on the body of a sick person.
The flow of psoriasis can last up to several weeks.How much it will last, depends mainly on the patient's condition, and besides this on the tactics of treatment and resistance of the body.
Treatment with drugs
In order to achieve a positive result and save a person from psoriasis, it is necessary to treat the disease comprehensively.Recently, many methods of treating this disease have been developed that have shown their effectiveness have been developed.Even if with their help it is not possible to get a complete disposal of this disease, the patient will get rid of unpleasant symptoms - peeling rashes, which are the main reason for the decrease in patients with this serious ailment of the quality of life.
The course of therapy begins with the fact that factors must be excluded that can provoke the occurrence of an exacerbation period of leaking skin.In addition, in order for the treatment to be effective, the patient needs to review his diet and adhere to a special diet offered by a dermatologist.
At the initial stage of this ailment, the treatment tactics gradually occur.At the moment, the use of cytostatics has significantly decreased.Along with them, hormonal drugs are much less used, which have a lot of side effects that cause serious damage to health.Now experts prescribe aromatic retinoids in order to achieve the relief of acute conditions and weakening symptoms.
Along with them, non -hormonal drugs in the form of ointments, gels or sprays are prescribed.Even in the process of treatment, therapeutic shampoos are prescribed, and in addition to them, solutions and emulsions.The widespread use in the treatment of the initial stage of psoriasis to eliminate the symptoms received:
- tar drugs;
- Solidol;
- oil;
- Keratolytic drugs.
During the treatment of psoriasis, regardless of the form of this skin disease, both general and local therapy are carried out.To increase the effectiveness of treatment, physiotherapeutic procedures are also prescribed.Corrections should be made to the lifestyle of a sick person.
There are also changes in the diet of its nutrition.The general treatment of psoriasis on the body, hands and elbows is mainly in the appointment of sedatives.In order to relieve severe itching, which is one of the symptoms of this ailment, a dermatologist can prescribe a sedative.Antihistamines are also prescribed.With complex treatment, the patient is prescribed immunomodulators and additionally prescribed vitamin complexes to maintain the protective forces of the immune system.
Patients who were diagnosed with arthropathic psoriasis localized on the joints of the hands, a dermatologist usually prescribes non -steroidal anti -inflammatory means.In addition, hormonal drugs are prescribed during the treatment process.Note that they are shown only in severe cases of the development of the disease.All drugs that the patient takes during treatment are prescribed by a doctor.It is worth noting that the course of treatment should not be long due to side effects in the drugs taken.
Physiotherapeutic procedures are actively used to successfully eliminate symptoms of psoriasis:
- UV exposure;
- paraffin baths;
- PUVA-therapy;
- Radon and sulfide baths.
The relief of the painful condition of the patient suffering from psoriasis provides sessions of magnetic laser therapy, as well as electrone.In recent years, dermatologists in the treatment of psoriasis are increasingly prescribing such a procedure as hirudotherapy.Cryotherapy sessions are also prescribed.
Specialists prescribe anti -inflammatory ointments, taking into account the stage of development of the disease.Usually, salicylic, ichthyol or sulfur-delater ointments are prescribed.Experts recommend that the patients make hand baths, using decoctions prepared from healing herbs - chamomile and celandine, as well as calendulas and a string.
You can supplement traditional methods of drug treatment with procedures carried out at home.An effective tool for eliminating symptoms of psoriasis is the baths with sea salt.Also, the patient can make lubrication of the focus with an inflammation with a mixture consisting of a children's cream and the powder of a series.Peeling, which occurred with psoriasis, makes it easy to remove birch tar.And in order to cope with such an unpleasant symptom as itching, the infusion of juniper should be used.
In the treatment of the disease that arose on the head, it is necessary to avoid combing the skin, since in this case the plaques are in the focus of inflammation, injuries are injured.As a result, the occurrence of new psoriatic rashes is provoked.
In order to reduce unpleasant discomfort due to the constantly present itching and eliminate dandruff, it is necessary to use special shampoos.In addition, it is necessary to carry out regular rinsing, using decoctions prepared from medicinal herbs that have an anti -inflammatory effect for this.A very effective remedy is decoctions of chamomile, sage and a series.In water, which is used by patients for rinsing, you can add a pine extract or make a teaspoon as an additive.
Conclusion
Psoriasis is a difficult disease that many people face.His appearance brings discomfort to the life of a sick person, so each suffering from this ailment has a desire to get rid of the disease as quickly as possible.If in your life there are such discomfort symptoms as peeling skin and constant itching, then in this case you should not hesitate to visit the doctor.It is necessary to contact a dermatologist as soon as possible to diagnose the disease.
Timely treatment with effective remedies allows you to quickly get a cure for this skin disease.Note that the treatment process should take place comprehensively.In this case, the healing dates are noticeably reduced.In order to achieve maximum effectiveness of the treatment process, medications must be supplemented with the use of various decoctions that can be prepared at home.Their use allows you to facilitate a painful condition and reduce the treatment of psoriasis.