Psoriasis is a very insidious disease and may be hitting not only the skin. Frequently found psoriasis of the nail, which is called as onihodistrofiya (psoriatic onihodistrofiya).
After confirmation of this disease treatment of nail psoriasis in some cases difficult, because it is significantly less common than psoriasis of the skin. However, psoriasis of the nail phalanx to cause the patient considerable discomfort, which lead to emotional breakdowns.
The simultaneous failure of the nail and the skin, which is quite rare. The disease, there may be several years in the body of the patient, but the characteristic symptoms of this form of the affected nail. When the psoriatic manifestations, which is when complications can lead to complications such as psoriatic arthritis.
The causes of the disease
The main reason, where there is nail psoriasis is an error of the IMMUNE SYSTEM, which violate the enzymatic function and design of the periungual cells. This leads to a separation of the organism is not grown cells and the Horny layer of the nail.
There are predisposing causes that can cause the formation of exacerbations. These include:
- symptoms of psoriasis can be triggered in adverse weather conditions;
- state of stress and depression;
- chronic disease of the body;
- symptoms of psoriasis may be aggravated by mechanical injury to the skin;
- long-term use lithium and anti-inflammatory medications;
- in addition, the causes of the disease can be heredity is the gene when psoriasis is passed on to the next generation.
As a rule, the risk group consists of patients younger than 25 years. Men suffer more often women.
The classification of psoriasis of the nail
Nail psoriasis can occur in different forms and have different symptoms. There are several stages of nail psoriasis:
NAPEDOWY — the most common form of the disease. Its symptoms are the appearance of small dents on the nails.
ONYCHOLYSIS — this level is characterized by a painless separation of the nail from the tissue, after which the area around the nail remains psoriatic hem.
ONYCHOMADESIS — in this form also, that is the separation of the nail, but faster and without the creation of edges.
BLEEDING UNDER the NAIL — there are specific lines of brown and red spots under the nail.
TRACHYONYCHIA — in this disease the nail becomes rough and thickened.
PARONYCHIA — causes of this form of the disease physical impact on the tissues around the nail (removal of hangnails, ingrown nails, etc). Marked suppuration, swelling and redness around the nail plate.
In all forms of nail psoriasis requires early treatment to prevent more serious inflammatory process.
Symptoms of the disease
Symptoms of nail psoriasis a fairly different and depend directly on the shape of the disease.
The main symptoms are:
- the surface of the nail with the fingers become crooked, visible indentations and dents;
- the nail becomes greyish and uneven;
- the edges of the nail plates is covered with inflammatory edges, which may spread across the surface of the skin;
- on the nail seems dull yellow, psoriatic panels;
- the nail plate is observed that the capillary net;
- skin, nail unbearably itchy and scaly.
In a complex process, the symptoms may be complicated by the separation of the pus from under the nail.
Treatment of psoriasis of the nail
The choice of treatment should be considered causes of psoriasis, the severity and the individual sensitivity of the patient.
The initial level of the disease is considered comprehensive and includes the following activities:
- in the initial phase it is advisable to use medicated nail Polish to cover the nails, as well as gels for moisturising the skin around the nail phalanx;
- regulates the hormonal and endocrine functions;
- restore digestive function;
- it turns out the nature of psoriasis (fungus, viruses, bacteria etc);
The most common cause of nail psoriasis is the activity of the fungus due to the weakened immune system. Effective impact on it of external products (ointments, creams, therapeutic varnishes), physiotherapy and herbal medicine.
In addition, to apply the nail Polish, neutralizing the fungus, treatment of nail psoriasis include:
- ANTIHISTAMINES. For the relief of the itching recommended antihistamines.
- MULTIVITAMINS. The destruction of the nail in any form of psoriasis will inevitably lead to the loss of important minerals and vitamins so that taking multivitamin preparations. Especially important is the consumption of selenium, calcium, silicon, zinc.
- CORTICOSTEROIDS. In severe disease, it is recommended the use of steroid medications. However, it should be noted that despite the fact that treatment resources effectively, they can be taken only after consultation with the doctor.
- IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS. For the relief of stress and tension appropriate use of immunosuppressants. However, account should be taken of adverse events.
A positive result showed special nail Polish Belvedere, which helps also at the advanced stage of the disease.
External preparations (ointments, creams)
By external means, usually begins the treatment of nail psoriasis. Goods the development of symptoms, it is very possible that the management of these funds.
All external medications are divided into hormonal and non-hormonal.
Folk remedies to fight psoriasis of the nail
Often there are cases when medicine is not able to implement the desired effect and to neutralize the negative symptoms. This fact makes the search of alternatives, and questions about how to treat psoriasis of the nails are very sharp. In this case, doctors recommend getting rid of nail psoriasis with the treatment folk remedies.
The most famous folk methods of treatment of psoriasis are:
NAIL BATHS. This medicine effectively removes nail fungus plate. In order to prepare the bath, pour in the boiling water for 20 or dry leaves of Laurel, and then boil the prepared solution. After cooling, it is to be given in this solution the nails and hold them for 15 minutes.
GADGETS. Home simply prepare a lotion. It is advisable to mix 2 tablespoons of oat flour or starch from maize, with 0.5 l of water. Ready rarely used on the nails.
IN THE COMPACTS. Treatment of psoriasis with nails can be with the help of medicinal plants, called brusnik. You need to take 4 tablespoons of dry powdered leaves of brusnik and pour over 0.5 l of warm water. After cooling the prepared mass is applied on the affected area as a compress and kept for 15-20 minutes.
With the help of these simple recipes for the treatment of psoriasis folk ways. However, before you start to use the people's recipes require the advice of his doctor.
Diet for psoriasis of the nails
An important condition for the success of the therapeutic treatment is the diet. Very few people know that allergies can appear at any psoriasis. It is therefore necessary to adhere to hypoallergenic diet.
The patient diet must be balanced, eliminating the food that can cause allergies (chocolate, coffee, cocoa, strawberries, citrus fruits). The diet forbids the eating of spicy, salty, fatty, smoked and fried dishes. In addition, you may not use the mustard, mayonnaise and ketchup.
While acute psoriasis, the diet includes fasting days, ie during the day you can eat only one product, e.g., yogurt, apples, boiled fish, etc the Diet should be saturated dairy products, fresh vegetables and fruit (excluding orange and red), as well as fish and greens. To fill the body with lecithin, it is recommended to use vegetable oil (better olive oil from the first pressing).
It is important to know that each the diet excludes the consumption of alcoholic beverages, regardless of the form of the psoriatic manifestations.
Prevention
At any stage of the nail psoriasis on the toes of the hands and psoriasis in the legs occurs in waves, with periodic recurrences and exacerbations. Therefore, it is important the prevention of psoriasis, which includes:
- Have the shortest nails.
- Do not perform pedicures, manicures, etc, including acrylic nail Polish.
- You will have to eliminate the possibility of injury.
- Through contact at home with household chemicals, you must wear gloves.
Mild disease, which requires minimal medical therapy. At home it is advisable to use medicated nail Polish to cover the nails, which slows down the destruction of the nail.
It should be noted that each treatment can be performed after prior consultation with the doctor. This will relieve the acute symptoms of the disease and achieve long-term remission.