Nobody likes to be sick.But there are diseases that cause a person not only physical torment, but also leave an imprint on his appearance.And this is already a big problem: how can you put on a T-shirt or an open dress if your neck, elbows, and knees are covered with ugly spots?
Causes of psoriasis
Doctors have not come to a common conclusion about the causes of psoriasis.There are suggestions that there are several causes of the disease.This includes poor functioning of the immune system, alcohol (drug) abuse, poor nutrition, and previous infectious diseases.It is believed that even a cold climate can influence the occurrence of an unpleasant disease.
There are factors that favor the development of psoriasis, also called lichen planus.This could be: very thin skin, frequent contact with chemicals, excessive care for the cleanliness of the skin (the top layer wears off), stress.Psoriasis can be recognized by red spots that suddenly appear on the skin.These are mainly the areas of the neck, lower back, and knee joints.In some patients, lichen may affect the scalp, feet and palms, and nails.The most painful thing is when psoriasis appears on the face.In this case, the unfortunate person does not want to leave the house because the stains are very noticeable.
First signs of illness
Psoriasis appears as small red dots that resemble a rash.It can take on various forms - a dot, a drop, a coin.Sometimes, in severe cases, the rash has the shape of an arc, a ring, even the shape of a continent on a world map.The disease can almost always be diagnosed visually due to its scales.They form from the center to the periphery and are easily torn off.Under the scales there is a spot, the bright red color of which is due to capillaries located close to the surface of the skin.The top layer of skin thickens because cell division occurs much faster, approximately 8 times faster than normal.As a rule, spots appear symmetrically on both sides.The rash is preceded by fatigue, depression, and drowsiness.Sometimes there are depressive states.
Why is psoriasis dangerous?
Unfortunately, there are no medications that can guarantee a cure for this unpleasant disease.The disease is believed to be hereditary.Psoriasis is afraid of ultraviolet rays.
Scaly lichen, at first glance, is not a very dangerous disease.Few people know that this insidious disease can turn into a systemic disease.The endocrine, immune and nervous systems are affected.The thyroid gland, liver, and kidneys may also be affected.
It is much easier to carry out preventive treatment and avoid exacerbations than to treat the severe consequences of psoriasis.And therefore - a healthy lifestyle, regular cleansing of the body, sports and sunbathing!