The causes of psoriasis are mainly genetic.And the symptoms are red spots throughout the body or in some parts.Several types of psoriasis begin in different ways.The disease begins with pink or red spots, which then grow, are covered with dry silver scales.
4 Causes of psoriasis
The origin of the disease has not been completely studied by scientists, as well as the search for effective treatment methods.There are 4 main causes of psoriasis:
- Genetic predisposition
- Disorders of immune, endocrine and nervous systems.
- Bad ecology.
- Skin damage (Köbner phenomenon).
Psoriasis treatment
Dermatologists and scientists admit that psoriasis is one of the diseases that should be studied and carefully looking for the new effective treatment methods.
Among the treatment methods, the result is as follows.
Ultraviolet therapy 311 Nm
Ultraviolet lamp for the treatment of psoriasis (311 nm)
The 311 Nm method is safe, has no contraindications and has been used throughout the world since the 60s of the last century.Suitable for the treatment of psoriasis in 3 -year -old pregnant women and children.
For therapy, with this method, a lamp with a 311 nm wavelength is used.Psoriasis spots should be shining from a few minutes to a couple of hours.The sessions are held every two days.
It gives the results in the treatment of vulgar (ordinary) psoriasis, seborrheic, as well as in palms, feet and hair.Of the 100 patients of the disease, 97 get rid of the disease.
PUVA-TERAPY
The method has many contraindications and side effects.You cannot use pregnant and infant mothers.In addition, the patient should undergo a complete examination of related diseases.
The treatment in this way takes place in two stages.First, the patient receives a medicine (which improves susceptibility to UV rays), then radiates in a special cabin with a long wave ultraviolet.Studies indicate the effectiveness of the method (90-97%).However, it is not suitable for everyone and sometimes even dangerous for health, with inappropriate use.
Ointments and shampoos are not always safe for the treatment of psoriasis.Some have contraindications and side effects, especially drugs with hormone content: glucocorticoids.The ointments give the result in the treatment of vulgar (ordinary) psoriasis and Landorant.The shampoos are used for seborrheic psoriasis and psoriasis therapy in the head, scalp.Often, after the cancellation of the medication, the disease returns with a renewed vigor.
Psoriasis tablets
Tablets for the treatment of psoriasis have contraindications and side effects.Doctors only prescribe them and require clear observance of the instructions.They are used for all forms of psoriasis, including a severe and careless course of the disease.Give a result in a complex therapy, together with external means.
Conclusions
Psoriasis is a systemic disease of the body.It affects immune, endocrine and nervous systems.
The disease begins with small pink or reddish spots, which then grow and connect to each other.Among the symptoms are also: thickening of the nail plate, general discomfort.
Puva therapy is also effective (90-97% of cases result in).However, it is not suitable for everyone and has many side effects.They treat this method only in clinics.
Ointments and shampoos give only a temporary result, during use.Hormonal external media can be dangerous, if instructions are not observed.
Psoriasis tablets are used in complex therapy, together with external remedies.Clearly follow the instructions for the use of drugs.
Popular methods are safe (due to their natural composition) and give a result.The main thing is to choose the correct combination of external and internal external remedies for the successful treatment of psoriasis.
What is psoriasis?
This dermatological violation significantly reduces the qualitative health level of the patient, with a pernicious effect on metabolism (a process associated with metabolism) in the body, improves the symptoms of cardiovascular disease and contributes to depressive conditions.
Knowing its common name: squamous lichens, it is easy to guess how psoriasis looks: rashes in the form of papules (formation with a soft and bright surface, the shape resembles the hemisphere, color - pink), at an early stage as a small, with a pin head.
Causes
- Genetics.It is not necessary to demonstrate whether psoriasis contrasts with a genetic predisposition.The genetic theory of psoriasis only speaks of a greater risk of manifestation of this dermatosis as a result of a hereditary factor in humans.
- Violation of the hormonal background in the body (endocrine theory).The restorative functions (regenerative) of the tissues (skin) are lost due to the inappropriate functioning of the endocrine system.
- The consequences of infections.During the treatment of infectious diseases, complications can begin, directly reflected in the skin (infectious theory): skin loss of the ability to function normally after exposure to microorganisms, fungi, etc.
- Metabolism violation (metabolic functions) of the body: skin disease begins with inappropriate work of the circulatory system, for example, lymphocytes are excessively concentrated in certain areas of the skin.This also includes diabetes mellitus: it is that metabolic processes are significantly distorted.(Exchange theory).
- Immunity.Inappropriate work of the immune system leads to the impossibility of an adequate reaction of the body to health threats.This also manifests through skin reactions.(Immune theory).
Several reasons can be associated with the characteristics of an individual's life:
- irrational diet;
- abuse of psychoactive substances (alcohol, nicotine, etc.);
- inadequate use of medicines;
- excessive mental stress, stress;
- A sudden change in climatic conditions.
Symptoms and stages
Initial
In the initial stage, in the hands, the stomach, the back or other parts, the individual psoriatic manifestations are notable: small, pink papules, with a bright and smooth surface.These are specific manifestations, over time there is an increase in their number and location sites.
Progressive.
At this stage, the skin's peeling is added to the symptoms, at the beginning in the central part of the papules, which gradually grow, forming a pink corolla.The shape of the areas damaged by the disease gradually acquires a different configuration (Kebner symptom).Itching is observed.The duration of the stage is approximately 2 weeks.
Stationary
In terms of duration, it does not have a specific time of time, you can change to the next stage (4th, regression), or return to the previous one (3rd, progress).The new elements in the skin stop appearing, the growth of the existing plates slows down, stops at all.
Regressive
The complete stage of the disease cycle: Pelado goes "to nothing", the plates become flat, lose their bulge.Objects, as a rule, do not atrophy and form scars.Although the areas subject to disease lose their pigment (bleach), after time passes.
In children
Bubbles contain a liquid (first transparent, then cloudy), their tests show the presence of pathological cells.Therapeutic intervention must be emergency.
In adults
- the general state of the physical weakening of the body;
- a sensation of power and fatigue that do not pass by step;
- Depression and depressive experience.
A specific symptoms depends on the type of psoriasis and its skin location.For example, in the legs, the manifestation of psoriasis is observed more frequently on the knees, feet.With complications, the symptoms are improved with the edema of the limbs.
Treatment
As a means of direct exposure to the affected areas, ointment of psoriasis in the skin is applicable.It is designed to deal with skin dryness and the effect of "hardening."A special place is occupied by non -hormonal ointments that affect inflammation spotlights, but do not lead to an increase in hormonal background.
Psoriasis ointments (list and prices for them):
Hormonal exposure
The therapeutic effect occurs faster (all are intended to suppress itching, inflammation, allergies), but there are side effects:
- Hydrocartisone (input level) - 30 P.;
- Lorinden (medium level exposure) - 350 p.;
- SINAFLAN (Powerful) - Up to 80 p.
Taking into account the treatment of hydrogen peroxide psoriasis, the reviews are distributed depending on the therapeutic effect obtained., In turn, it depends on the severity and type of skin violation itself.
Apply peroxide in 2 options:
- externally (compresses, lotions of affected areas);
- Internally (a drop of peroxide is added to several tablespoons of water, drunk half an hour before meals; also digging a few drops in the nose).
The initial stage
In the early stage, the patient has small rashes.Depending on the type of disease, they can be located:
- in the arms, elbows and legs;
- in the head and face;
- In the stomach, hips and back.
Size rashes rarely exceed 2-3 mm, are characterized by a pale pink color.3-4 days after the occurrence, the eruption is covered with a gray incursion.This process means cleaning the skin.
In people who have been ill of psoriasis, the epidemic layer does not have time to renew, since the skin is immediately covered with plates.In new patients, a similar process lasts 3 weeks during which the development of the disease can be stopped.
The appearance of small skin rashes
Treatment
In dermatology for the treatment of squamous lichens at an early stage of development, local medications are used.Ointments and creams help the patient to get rid of unpleasant sensations, and also have a healing effect.
Salicylic ointment is also used, which fights peeled and helps stop the inflammatory process.
Popular methods
Of people's therapeutic methods, it is recommended:
- Natural oils (juniper or lavender).They have a healing and soothing effect, they have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin.Use method: Add a few drops of oil to the cream and apply to specific eruptions.
- Hydrogen peroxide (3%).It applies to it and is not washed.Before using, you should consult a dermatologist.
It is better to use hydrogen peroxide after consulting a doctor
Progressive
Stage characteristics: damage to large areas of the skin, plaque formation (with vulgar psoriasis) or other pronounced papules.The eruption can be of different sizes and shapes.At this stage, eruptions will merge with each other, and pronounced scales of a gray tone in plates are formed.
The last characteristic of the progressive stage: the capillary layer that can be seen, scraping the plates of the scales.When removing the raid, punctual bleeding begins.
The plains and the squamous formations appear on the skin
Treatment
At this stage, all main treatment methods are used: oral and local medicines, diet and physiotherapy.Physiotherapy includes procedures such as: irradiation with ultraviolet light, bullet therapy.
Among drugs, the following must be taken into account:
- Vitamin complexes (complivitis, AEVIT).Used to strengthen the immune system.Such treatment is necessary for the body to resist the disease.
- RetinoidsSimilar funds are also related to vitamins.Retinoids are retinol anologists (vitamin A) that affect cell membrane structures and inhibit skin.
- Steroids (goal -silla, betametason).They are used less frequently than other drugs, since they have a negative effect on the body.Steroid medications affect metabolic processes, have anti -inflammatory and antiallergic effects.
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Tincture against psoriasis
From popular treatment methods, the same oils and hydrogen peroxide are used.
You can add dye -based tincture to them.To prepare it, you will need 3 tablespoons of this plant (dry or fresh) and salt water.In no case should alcohol use, since this can overdose skin.
How to prepare a therapeutic agent:
- The components must mix with each other;
- Go for a couple of hours.
The affected skin should also be treated with birch tar
Stationary stage
The hospital period of disease development lasts an indefinite period.All rashes are covered with a thick bark, there is not even a pink border.The layer formed in the papules can be gray or grayish white.In the stationary stage, thick skin and detached.
The symptoms of psoriasis are manifested weakly: if in the progressive stage the patient feels unbearable with itching and ardor, then in stationary such signs lose intensity.Despite this, eruptions do not stop chopping.
You can see how the eruption of psoriasis is seen in the stationary period, in the photo.
The affected areas are covered with a thick layer of dead skin.
Treatment
For the treatment of the stationary form of psoriasis, some new medications can be used, but, in general, the treatment regime will not change.The powerful medications must be prescribed exclusively by a dermatologist.
At home, the patient can only try proven funds:
- sulfur ointment;
- salicylic solution;
- Vishnevsky ointment.
Popular methods
Several effective recipes for the treatment of dermatosis:
- Mix 30 grams of propolis with 250 ml of boiled vegetable oil.The prepared mixture must be applied to dissolve the dead layer of the epidermis and the restoration of skin elasticity.
- Beewax.This product has an anti -inflammatory and mitigating effect.The bee wax must melt in a water bath and then carefully apply to the cortex that covers the papules.
- Honey.The main product of bees's life has a positive effect on the human body with psoriasis.It must be consumed in limited amounts: 2 tablespoons per day.