Psoriasis – specific disease, which is caused by the hyperproliferations derma cells, the breakdown of the immune system, with immune dependens synthesis of mediators that trigger inflammation of the skin. For the normalization of differentiation of keratinocytes, for the reconstruction of cell mitosis and immune system used drugs of different groups (cytostatics, retinoids, immunosuppressants).
The pattern of the use of certain drugs, depending on the degree of disease, type of injury and the patient's age.
Holistic treatment of psoriasis
Complex treatment of psoriasis involves the use of not only drugs, but also physiotherapy. Contribute to the restoration mitosis, which leads to the elimination of hyperkeratosis and inflammatory processes on the skin. Therapy against psoriasis includes several components, namely:
- external products (ointments, gels, liniments, creams, sprays) – to contribute to the elimination of local inflammatory processes in the skin areas affected by psoriatic panels;
- parenteral and oral preparations (pills, drops, injections, vitamins) – means a system of treatment, which impact on the work of individual organs and systems;
- physiotherapy equipment (cryotherapy, hemosorption, laser therapy) and hardware methods of treatment, designed to cleanse the blood and skin of pathological agents;
- balneological methods – types of Spa treatments with the use of herudotherapy, mud baths, thermal springs, etc..;
- diet – balanced diet, which contribute to the normalization of cellular metabolism and, as a consequence, mitosis.
The choice of specific areas of therapy depends on the stage of development of psoriasis. For example, in the stage of progression, i.e. the active development of the psoriatic plates cannot be used in some types of physiotherapeutic procedures. This can cause even greater aggravation of disease.
Selection of treatment complex
The disease is largely determined by the level of development of pathological processes, factors that have caused errors in the work of the immune system, age, etc., In the process of the appointment of the appropriate complex of therapeutic measures the doctor takes into account:- the reasons for the development of the pathology;
- the stage of the disease;
- type of psoriatic damage;
- gender and age of the patient;
- the characteristics of the disease;
- the tendency to allergic reactions.
A careful study of the history of the patient allows to determine the direction of treatment, which will help you to achieve the best therapeutic results. A special role is devoted to the analysis of the triggers that cause the formation of psoriatic plates. The initial mechanism for the development of the disease can be stress, chronic diseases, autoimmune disorders, climate changes, etc ..
The selected direction of treatment must be clearly justified by the pathogenesis of psoriasis. Otherwise, for the suppression of pathological processes in the body, will not, which will lead to complications.
General principles of treatment
According to a recent medical consultation, which was attended by experts from 19 European countries, for the effective treatment of psoriatic disease based on the implementation of 3 principles:
- strict compliance with the algorithm for the complex treatment;
- continuous monitoring of the response of the organism to the operation of certain medicines;
- timely adjustment of therapeutic guidelines for the treatment.
Unfortunately, in 45% of cases, the generalization of the inflammatory process in the development of psoriasis is caused by failure to observe the rules of treatment, which was determined by the physician. To reduce the risk for the formation of psoriatic plaque throughout the body, you need to clearly follow the instructions given by the specialist in the process of treatment.
Treatment performed phase
The scheme of complex treatment of psoriasis is determined by the degree of development of the pathological process. In the stage of progression, i.e. the active emergence of new symptoms and a rash on the skin, to stick around scheme of treatment:
- Corticosteroid ointment cropped symptoms of the disease and to contribute to the elimination of inflammatory processes;
- Vitamin preparations – contribute to the normalization of metabolic processes, which allows you to restore the cellular mitosis;
- Antihistamines – to eliminate the severe itching and swelling of the tissues near the site of the inflammation.
The use of these tools in the stage of progression of the disease because of their pathogenetic activity. They have a pronounced antiphlogistic, anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties.
Treatment on the stationary and retrogressive stage
In the stationary and retrogressive stage of development of the disease, characterized by moderate desquamation of psoriatic plates. However, at this stage of the pathology does not occur to the peripheral increase, i.e. a growth of papules or the emergence of new symptoms. In this case, medical therapy is directed to the use of drugs, with exfoliating, disinfecting and healing effect.
The treatment of genodermatosis will be approximately such:
In severe disease, for the relief of symptoms is used not only corticosteroids and external sources, but cytostatics
They have a pronounced immunosuppressive effect, i.e., that suppress the immune system. Prevents inflammation of the skin, antibodies attack the epidermal cells.