Psoriasis (psoriasis) in the world today has become a mass problem of humankind. Because of its symptoms, the disease continues to cause mistrust on the part of healthy individuals and imposes a large footprint on the character and preferences, their communication with patients with psoriasis. The ignorant person can be easily confused with psoriasis is an infectious skin disease, and fear of infection. Psoriasis is not infection, but represents dermatosis — a disease infectious nature. The manifestation of this dermatosis occurs in the appearance of the rash and peeling in the form of plates of different sizes. Age and gender does not affect the development of psoriasis: the disease can be in humans from birth and can appear quite suddenly. The higher the percentage gets sick at a young age. Only 4% of the world population suffers from this disease. Psoriasis in Russia, the percentage ranges from 0.72% 11.8% (depending on the area).
Psoriasis treatment not a dermatologist. If you suspect yourself of psoriasis always consult with a specialist: he will diagnose you (you may need a skin biopsy) will determine the form of the illness and start treatment.
Causes of psoriasis
Psoriasis is caused by breaking the cycle of division and maturation of skin cells. In this disease ipse atri withering away of the upper layers of the skin that occurs faster than usual. There are several opinions of health professionals about the reasons for the development of psoriasis, and this issue is still ongoing. Some distinguish the two types of this disease: the first is associated with impaired immune processes, which can be inherited and is more common in young people years, and in the second row is not connected with a heredity and do not affect the skin as the first, and the nails and joints and is common in people of Mature age.
Other researchers tend to believe that is the basis for the development of psoriasis have immune system disorders that cause other diseases, stress, poor climate and also the diet.
Confidently we can say that psoriasis — a disease infectious nature. Today it is considered an autoimmune disease hereditary mnogofaktorialnym.
The symptoms of psoriasis
The symptoms of psoriasis are bright and noticeable: it is the inflammation of the skin in the form of itchy and scaly red spots (papules). Papules (dry areas, which rises above the General level of the skin), coalesce and form a plaque. In Papularum excessive angiogenesis — the formation of excess capillaries. For psoriasis characteristic of rapid skin cell division that does not allow them time to Mature and break the intercellular interaction. The immune system, as a response to these processes produces protective cells in the body, which ultimately operate against its own cells. In the conclusion formed by chronic inflammation and the formation of psoriatic scales. When exfoliating papules can be detected more dense skin Foundation, stearic spot, and the blood of Rosa, which also refers to the signs of psoriasis. Place of distribution of such spots usually the hairy surface of the scalp, the place the skin wrinkles and muscles of the extensor (elbows, elbows, underarms, lower back, under the Breasts, on the genitals), nails and joints.
Psoriasis is divided into three types according to the seasonal exacerbations: in winter (the most common), summer and uncertain.
Psoriatic patches can have different shapes and sizes (in the period of exacerbations can achieve a square that is comparable to the palm, and possibly even more). The greatest suffering of the patients brings the itching which accompanies the rash. In cases of psoriasis progressively can observe the emergence of Kebnera, expressed in the formation of the panel in areas of skin trauma. In the field of the panels may develop pus and cracks. In cases where psoriasis affects the nail plate, it is possible to observe a deepening and spots on the nails, the plate can become thicker and begin to crumble. Winter symptoms of psoriasis disappear in the summer months. Summer and psoriasis, on the contrary, under the influence of sunlight intensifies. Progress psoriasis starts gradually and usually under the influence of the precipitating injuries, violations of the diet after the infectious diseases, stress, drugs, allergies, pregnancy and other sudden changes in the family life of the organism.
Stages of psoriasis
In the development of psoriasis there are three phases:
- progressive (characterized by the appearance of the new lands have a large number of small papules);
- in the stationary (characterized by the absence of the formation of new lesions and the formation of the already affected areas with silvery-white scales);
- retrogressive (characterized by the gradual resorption of the plates, the normalization of the color of the skin and reduce the flaking).
How is psoriasis contagious?
In our article we already discussed the non-infectious nature of psoriasis. This means that psoriasis is not contagious, and do not be afraid of contact and communication with people, which this is. Psoriasis is no transmission through kissing or by sexual contact or through blood. There is also no contact-household transmission of the disease, so that you can safely care for patients with psoriasis and the use of common objects. Also, when touched directly on the infected areas of the skin infection occurs. From all this we can conclude that a person with psoriasis is not dangerous for human health, and that this disease should not have any impact on the attitudes of the society.
The transfer effect on the psoriasis hereditary — this disease is transmitted from parents to children. In the presence of psoriasis one parent is the percentage of the likelihood of psoriasis in baby is up to 30%, and in the case of illness of both parents — 75%. From this it follows that the disease does not occur in the child, even if both parents suffered from psoriasis. But remember, that psoriasis is not fully understood, the disease to date. Anyway, children born to sick parents, sick with psoriasis more frequently than those born from healthy parents. In addition to the hereditary factor, the cause of development of psoriasis can be sought in the metabolic processes, enzyme, lipid, amino acid metabolism and the presence of viruses and infections.
Where is the psoriasis?
Favorite places psoriasis, it is considered that the region of the flexor and extensor muscles, joints, nails, hair head, arms, legs, and face. Let us examine more closely where and how to obvious psoriasis.
On nail psoriasis. This disease is well researched, but diagnosing it can be difficult, especially in the presence of a fungal disease. Nail psoriasis may be an independent disease, and consequence of psoriasis vulgaris. The main symptoms of nail psoriasis is considered to be the colour change of the panels (look, gray, or yellow shades), transverse stripes, thickening of the skin around the nail. Special features of nail psoriasis is the symptom of a thimble (the formation of pits on the nail plate), bruising under the nail, and trahionihiya (deformation and flattening of the nail, the appearance of the roughness and fading of the plate). The treatment of nail psoriasis requires a constant nail care, excludes damage to the fingernails and toenails. To get a good result and the lack of redundancy also for nail care in your daily routine.
Psoriasis flexor and the muscles of the extensor. For psoriasis, the skin in the flexor and the muscles of the extensor is characterized by the appearance of redness in the natural skin folds (elbow and knee folds, axilla, groin, genitalia, and Breasts). A characteristic feature of this type of psoriasis is not peeling, but is a pain in the area of the rash. The causes of this pathology serves as a strong sweating, especially in combination with the fungal infection. Very often psoriasis on the hands and feet, together in the spring and autumn period.
Psoriasis of the scalp. Psoriasis on the head is a separate disease, but can be combined with other psoriasis. The first symptom of this condition is severe itching in the occipital region. For itching, followed by rash, and so frequent and one of the lesions. Rashes not only appear on the scalp, but also in the nearby areas of the skin. The skin behind the ears getting wet and can be covered with cracks. Hair psoriasis of the scalp can be successfully treated, but it takes time.
Psoriasis on the face. On the face psoriasis is not common. It has typical signs of psoriasis of the skin. After papules on the face may remain scars. Psoriasis may address the person as a result of hereditary predisposition, long-term depression, lower immunity, and damage.
Psoriasis vulgaris. This is the most common form of psoriasis. Symptoms of psoriasis vulgaris is considered minor injuries, covered with silvery scales, usually located symmetrically in the vicinity of abrasions or cuts.
Guttate psoriasis of the skin. As the name suggests, this form is characterized by a rash in the form of drops. Rashes are characterized by a high position above the level of the skin and fragmentation. In most cases, guttate psoriasis is observed in girls after the staph infection.
Pustular (exudative) psoriasis. Rash in this form of psoriasis is similar to the blisters of small size, with serous is not infected liquid inside. The blisters itch, but scratching them at great risk for infection. Pustular psoriasis is hard to treat, so it's not worth it to run.
Psoriatic arthritis. This form can not only affect the small joints but also the spine. As symptoms carries out swelling, inflammation and limitation of joint mobility, joint deformity, which can lead to disability.
Treatment of psoriasis
On the forums and in life, people often ask questions about how to treat psoriasis and I can get rid for always in the range of prices for the treatment of psoriasis, where it is dealt with? In Moscow treatment of psoriasis pay special attention to: there are at the Institute and health centers that specializes on this problem. Funds from the psoriasis can be purchased in pharmacies, hospitals, or order through online pharmacy, but first you need to see a doctor (medicine against psoriasis and the treatment method are not chosen independently, but only by a dermatologist). Let us learn more of how to treat and treatment of psoriasis.
We have developed new therapies and drugs against psoriasis, so that in the near future this disease can be completely curable. At the moment, the therapy of psoriasis is aimed at the elimination of the inflammatory process and the normalization of differentsovki epithelial cells. The treatment of a disease is built with a dermatologist, which is based on the extensiveness of the lesions of the skin, stage of disease, age, sex, the transmission of drugs and the presence of current disease. In the treatment of psoriasis the use of funds for local and systemic therapy. For topical treatment apply ointments, creams and lotions. In the period of progressive disease or salicylic prescribe hormonal ointments. In the composition of the systemic therapy the use of aromatic retinoids, cyclosporine a, Methotrexate and nsaids. Used successfully in the treatment of psoriasis methods, such as photochemotherapy (PUVA), selective phototherapy and climatotherapy. Early disease is treated primarily preventive means. Methods of cryotherapy, Plasmapheresis, and ultraviolet light used by doctors in the more severe forms of psoriasis.
Diet for psoriasis
Diet for psoriasis is of great importance in the effectiveness of the whole treatment. The body of the patient must come food, normalizes acidity level, which causes weakening of the immune system. Let us learn more what foods that can be consumed in psoriasis, and what is not. A teaspoon of honey a day will enrich your body with essential vitamins. Vegetables and fruits will help cleanse your body, and fish oil — an excellent source of b vitamins an Excellent choice for Breakfast or dinner the pumpkin puree, rich in minerals and vitamins. Olive oil is the only oil recommended for patients with psoriasis. Mandatory food for psoriasis should be oily fish, which strengthens and revitalizes the skin and eliminates irritation.
Folk remedies for psoriasis
In the treatment of psoriasis, has become the most popular way, but using only with the permission of the doctor. Traditional medicine offers for the treatment of psoriasis different recipes for homemade ointments, infusions, and simple healthy recipes. Especially effective folk medicine in the initial stages of psoriasis.
The juice of celandine is one of the most common folk remedies from psoriasis. Therapy the juice of celandine is in the summer months in the beginning of the flowering of plants. For use on damaged skin, use the fresh juice of celandine. To obtain effective results, this procedure should be continued every day for three summers in a row. From the root of celandine, you can prepare an infusion: 4 tablespoons of celandine, 0.5 liters of alcohol. Infuse the mixture for a few hours, after which you can rubbed.
Ointment do 2 eggs, with a whipped vegetable oil with vinegar — it helps in the beginning of the disease. In periods of exacerbations of psoriasis will help bath from the shell nuts. For the preparation of the bath will need half a kilo of nuts. Your shell should pour boiling water, strain and add to bath.
Psoriasis use an infusion of agrimony, an ointment from the root meadowsweet herb, the juice of strawberries and cranberries, and also fish scales. Care should be taken that the monastic tea from psoriasis. Helps to treat psoriasis at home. Clinical studies have indeed confirmed the medicinal properties of this drink. In the tea herbs. Monastic tea from psoriasis you can prepare at home: 1 teaspoon pour a glass of boiled water and insist 10 minutes. You can even eat, before meals for 3 weeks.