The causes of psoriasis are mainly genetic.And the symptoms are red spots throughout the body or on some parts.Various types of psoriasis begin in different ways.The disease begins with pink or red spots, which then grow, are covered with silver dry scales.
4 causes of psoriasis
The origin of the disease has not been fully studied by scientists as well as the search for effective treatment methods.There are 4 main causes of psoriasis:
- Genetic predisposition
- Disorders of the immune, endocrine and nervous systems.
- Bad ecology.
- Skin damage (phenomenon of Köbner).
Treatment of psoriasis
Dermatologists and scientists admit that psoriasis is one of the diseases that needs to be carefully studied and sought for new effective methods of treatment.
Among the methods of treatment, the result is the following.
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 around the world since the 60s of the last century.Suitable for the treatment of psoriasis in pregnant women and children from 3 years old.
For therapy, with this method, a lamp with a wavelength of 311 nm is used.Psoriasis spots should be shined from a few minutes to a couple of hours.Sessions are held every other day.
Gives the results in the treatment of vulgar (ordinary), seborrheic psoriasis, as well as on the palms, feet and hair.Of the 100 patients from the disease, 97 get rid of the disease.
PUVA-therapy
The method has many contraindications and side effects.You can not use pregnant and lactating mothers.In addition, the patient should undergo a full examination for related diseases.
Treatment in this way takes place in two stages.First, the patient is given a drug (enhancing susceptibility to UV rays), then irradiated 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 to health, with improper use.
Ointments and shampoos are not always safe for the treatment of psoriasis.Some have contraindications and side effects, especially drugs with the content of hormones - glucocorticoids.The ointments give the result in the treatment of vulgar (ordinary), ladown-landing psoriasis.Shampoos are used for therapy of seborrheic psoriasis and psoriasis on the head, the scalp.Often, after the cancellation of the drug, the disease returns with renewed vigor.
Psoriasis tablets
Tablets for the treatment of psoriasis have contraindications and side effects.They are prescribed only by doctors and require a clear observance of instructions.They are used for all forms of psoriasis, including a severe and neglected course of the disease.Give a result in complex therapy, together with external means.
Conclusions
Psoriasis is a systemic disease of the body.It affects the immune, endocrine, 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 malaise.
Puva-therapy is also effective (result in 90-97% of cases).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 means can be dangerous, if the instructions are not observed.
Psoriasis tablets are used in complex therapy, together with external remedies.Clearly follow the instructions for the use of the drug.
Folk methods are safe (due to their natural composition) and give a result.The main thing is to choose the right combination of external and internal external remedies for the successful treatment of psoriasis.
What is psoriasis?
This dermatological violation significantly reduces the qualitative level of health of the patient, having a pernicious effect on metabolism (a process associated with metabolism) in the body, enhances symptoms of cardiovascular disease and contributes to depressive conditions.
Knowing its common name - scaly lichen, it is easy to guess what psoriasis looks like: rashes in the form of papules (formation with a smooth shiny surface, the shape resembles hemisphere, color - pink) - at an early stage of small, with a pin head.
Causes
- Genetics.There is no need to prove whether psoriasis is contrast with a genetic predisposition.The genetic theory of psoriasis speaks only of an increased 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).Restorative (regenerative) functions of tissues (skin) are lost due to improper operation of the endocrine system.
- The consequences of infections.During the treatment of infectious diseases, complications can begin, reflected directly on the skin (infectious theory) - skin loss of the ability to function normally after exposure to microorganisms, fungi, etc.
- Violation of the metabolism (metabolic functions) of the body: the skin disease is initiated by the inadequate work of the circulatory system, for example, lymphocytes are excessively concentrated in certain areas of the skin.This also includes diabetes mellitus - it is with it that metabolic processes are significantly distorted.(Exchange theory).
- Immunity.Inadequate work of the immune system leads to the impossibility of proper reaction of the body to threats to health.This is manifested through skin reactions as well.(Immune theory).
A number of reasons can be associated with the features of the life of an individual:
- irrational diet;
- abuse of psychoactive substances (alcohol, nicotine, etc.);
- improper use of medicines;
- excessive mental stress, stress;
- A sharp change in climatic conditions.
Symptoms and stages
Initial
In the initial stage, at the hands, stomach, back or other parts, individual psoriatic manifestations are noticeable: small papules, pinkish, with a brilliant and smooth surface.These are point manifestations, over time there is an increase in their number and location sites.
Progressive.
At this stage, peeling of the skin is added to symptoms - at first in the central part of the papules, which gradually grow, forming a rose -colored corolla.The shape of the areas damaged by the disease gradually acquires a different configuration (Kebner's symptom).Itching is observed.The duration of the stage is about 2 weeks.
Stationary
In terms of duration, it has no specific time-after time it can switch to the next stage (4th, regression), or return to the previous (3rd, progressing).New elements on the skin cease to appear, the growth of existing plaques slows down, stops at all.
Regressive
The stage completes the cycle of the disease - peeling goes “to nothing”, the plaques become flat, lose their bulge.Objects, as a rule, do not atrophy and do not form scars.Although the areas subject to disease lose their pigment (bleach), after time it passes.
In children
Bubbles contain a liquid (first - transparent, then it is cloudy), its tests show the presence of pathological cells.Therapeutic intervention should be emergency.
In adults
- the general state of physical weakening of the body;
- a feeling of non -passing power and fatigue;
- The depression and experience of the depressive state.
A specific symptoms depends on the type of psoriasis and its localization on the skin.For example, on the legs, the manifestation of psoriasis is more often observed in the knees, feet.With complications, symptoms are enhanced by edema of the limbs.
Treatment
As a means of direct exposure to affected areas, ointment from psoriasis on the skin is applicable.It is designed to deal with the dryness of the skin and the effect of “tightening”.A special place is occupied by non -hormonal ointments that affect the foci of inflammation, but not leading to an increase in the hormonal background.
Ointments from psoriasis (list and prices for them):
Hormonal exposure
The therapeutic effect is given faster (all of them are aimed at suppressing itching, inflammation, allergies), but there are side effects:
- hydrocartisone (entry -level) - 30 p.;
- Lorinden (middle -level exposure) - 350 p.;
- Sinaflan (potent) - up to 80 p.
Considering the treatment of psoriasis of hydrogen peroxide, reviews are distributed depending on the obtained therapeutic effect.It, in turn, 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
At the early stage, the patient has small rashes.Depending on the type of disease, they can be localized:
- on the arms, elbows and legs;
- on the head and face;
- On the stomach, hips and back.
The rashes in size rarely exceed 2-3 mm, they are characterized by pale pink color.3-4 days after occurrence, the rash is covered with a grayish raid.This process means wiping the skin.
In people who have been sick with psoriasis, the epidemic layer does not have time to renew, since the skin is immediately covered with plaques.In new patients, a similar process lasts 3 weeks during which the development of the disease can be stopped.
The appearance of small rashes on the skin
Treatment
In dermatology for the treatment of scaly lichen at an early stage of development, local medicines are used.Ointments and creams help the patient get rid of unpleasant sensations, and they also have a healing effect.
Salicylic ointment is also used, which fights peeling and helps to stop the inflammatory process.
Folk methods
Of the people's therapeutic methods, it is recommended:
- Natural oils (juniper or lavender).They have a healing and soothing effect, have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin.Method of use: add a few drops of oil to the cream and apply to rashes pointwise.
- Hydrogen peroxide (3%).It is applied pointily and not washed off.Before use, you need to consult a dermatologist.
Hydrogen peroxide is better to use after consulting a doctor
Progressive
Stage characteristics: damage to large areas of the skin, the formation of plaques (with vulgar psoriasis) or other pronounced papules.The rash can be of different sizes and shapes.Over this stage, the rashes will merge with each other, and pronounced scales of a gray shade are formed on plaques.
The last feature of the progressive stage: the capillary layer that can be seen, scraping off the plaques of scales.When removing the raid, point bleeding begins.
Plains and scaly formations appear on the skin
Treatment
At this stage, all the main methods of treatment are used - oral and local medicines, diet and physiotherapy.Physiotherapy includes such procedures as: irradiation with ultraviolet light, bullet-therapy.
Among the drugs, the following should be noted:
- Vitamin complexes (complivitis, Aevit).Used to strengthen the immune system.Such treatment is necessary so that the body can resist the disease.
- Retinoids.Similar funds also relate to vitamins.Retinoids are the analogues of retinol (vitamin A) that affect the membrane structures of cells and inhibit the dying of the skin.
- Steroids (meta -chair, betamethason).They are used less often than other drugs, as they have a negative effect on the body.Steroid medicines affect metabolic processes, have anti -inflammatory and anti -allergic effects.
Complovit contains many useful elements
Tincture against psoriasis
From folk treatment methods, all the same oils and hydrogen peroxide are used.
You can add tincture based on celandine to them.To prepare it, you will need 3 tablespoons of this plant (in dry or fresh) and salty water.In no case should you use alcohol, as this can overdose the skin.
How to prepare a therapeutic agent:
- The components must be mixed with each other;
- Leave for a couple of hours.
The affected skin should also be treated with birch tar
Stationary stage
The inpatient period of the development of the disease lasts an indefinite period.All rashes are covered with a thick crust, there is not even a pink rim.The layer formed on the papules can be gray or grayish-white.At the stationary stage, the skin coarse and peel off.
Symptoms of psoriasis are weakly manifested: if at the progressive stage the patient feels unbearable itching and burning, then on stationary such signs lose intensity.Despite this, rashes still do not stop itching.
You can see how the psoriasis rash looks in the stationary period, in the photo.
The affected areas are covered with a thick layer of dead skin
Treatment
For the treatment of stationary form of psoriasis, some new drugs can be used, but, in general, the treatment regimen will not change.Powerful medicines should be prescribed exclusively by a dermatologist.
At home, the patient can only try proven funds:
- sulfur ointment;
- salicylic solution;
- Vishnevsky ointment.
Folk methods
Several effective recipes for dermatosis treatment:
- 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.
- Bee wax.This product has an anti -inflammatory and mitigating effect.Bee wax must be melted in a water bath, and then carefully apply to the crust covering the papules.
- Honey.The main product of the life of bees has a positive effect on the human body with psoriasis.It must be consumed in limited quantities - 2 tablespoons per day.