Psoriasis: stages, symptoms, signs, causes. Treatment of psoriasis in children and adults with drugs and folk remedies

The insidiousness of psoriasis lies in its ability to become more active and aggravated during periods of illness and nervous breakdown. If the time is not taken, psoriasis can quickly occupy large areas of the skin.

Psoriasis is a disease of the skin, nails and the scalp, non-infectious. The disease is characterized by the appearance on the body of dark pink scaly spots of different sizes.

Psoriasis can resume after the end of treatment, with the site of rashes and the intensity of their spreading changes. In rare cases, the disease affects internal organs and systems, bones, tendons and joints.

Psoriasis

How does psoriasis begin, photo?

Psoriasis begins with the appearance on the skin of round spots - papules of pinkish-red hues, somewhat higher than the level of healthy skin. After a while they are covered with small white scales.

Simultaneously with the detection of affected areas of the skin, patients often note a feeling of weakness and fatigue.

Psoriasis begins with the appearance on the skin of the spots

Forms and stages of psoriasis in children and adults

Psoriasis is multifaceted in its manifestations, forms, forms of spots and degrees of damage to one part or another of the body. The most common forms of psoriasis are:

• plaque-like ( simple, vulgar, vulgar) - occurs in 80-85% of patients. Affected areas of the skin look like inflamed gradually increasing plaques, which, reaching a maximum size, are covered with a dirty white film. Plaque-shaped psoriasis can affect any part of the body
• exudative ( pustular) - one of the most severe forms of psoriasis. Often is a unique response of the body to taking medication or stress. Skin lesions with exudative psoriasis look like blisters filled with liquid. It affects the shoulders and shins, in severe cases it spreads throughout the body
• drop-like - got its name due to the form of rashes, outwardly reminiscent of drops. Teardrop psoriasis in most cases is a complication of the transferred angina or streptococcal disease of the ENT organs. Usually affects the skin in the hips, neck, shoulders, back, scalp
• spotted - a complicated form of teardrop-shaped psoriasis, characterized by merging together large spots and spreading them throughout the body. It affects mainly young women and girls
• follicular - a rare form of psoriasis, in which bulbs of hair on the legs and hips are affected. Papules resemble inflamed pustules, they have a well-defined "head" in the center of
• erythrodermal - affects large areas of the skin, causing severe suffering to the patient. In patients with this form of psoriasis, fever, swelling and pain of the affected areas, convergence of the skin layers, infection leading to complications of

  are noted. Erythrodermal psoriasis

  Erythrodermal psoriasis occurs against the background of alcohol abuse, as well as after severe infectious diseases or severe nervous shocks. A neglected disease can lead to the death of the patient, while in time the treatment started markedly alleviates the patient's condition

• arthropathy - affects the skin, connective tissues and joints. Limbs swell, become uncontrollable. In severe cases,
• patients with psoriasis on folds can disability - appears in all folds and folds of the body in the form of large shiny spots. Due to shaving, friction or other mechanical effects, plaques are permanently injured, which causes the bacterial infection of
• to attach to the psoriasis of the palms and the feet of the - it affects the palms and feet of middle-aged people who regularly engage in sports or heavy physical labor. The spots may have a standard appearance, but in some cases they form the corpus callosum
• psoriasis of the nails - names the structure and appearance of the nail plates, making them brittle, thick, flaky and exfoliating. The disease can lead to the death of the nail plate
• psoriasis of the scalp - itching and the appearance of characteristic spots on the scalp. Scaling plaques have an unattractive appearance that promotes the formation of

complexes in the patient. Psoriasis of the scalp

IMPORTANT: The choice of treatment depends on the form of the disease, the stage of the development of the disease and the degree of damage to the body.

There are 3 stages of psoriasis:

• progressive - existing papules increase in size, new spots appear on the body, patients complain of severe itching
• stationary - no growth of old and new plaques
• regressing ( reverse) - itching or diminishingand peeling, the plaques frame the formed white border

With the progressive form of psoriasis, new spots appear on the body

Psoriasis symptoms and signs

There are signs characteristic only of dFor psoriasis, regardless of its shape and stage of development. The combination of three symptoms indicates the development of psoriasis, and not any other skin lesions:

• specific spots of , covered with scaly flakes. If the top white layer is removed, the smooth shiny surface of the
• plaque will be exposed to the bright color of the plaque under the upper layer of the
• manifestation of the blood drops when the plaque is mechanically applied to the psoriasis. The blood appears on the surface of the damaged skin, if, after scraping the flaking white layer, continue to scrape the plaque

IMPORTANT: In addition to common symptoms, each form of psoriasis has its manifestations.

One of the signs of psoriasis is the bright color of the affected skin under the upper peeling layer of

. Psoriasis in children and adults, causes of

There are many reasons for the development of psoriasis in children and adults, and it is very difficult to find out what exactly triggered the signs of this disease.

At the same time, by determining and, if possible, eliminating the cause, you can get rid of psoriasis with minimal loss of health, strength and resources. The main factors provoking psoriasis are:

• genetic predisposition - the probability of getting psoriasis higher in those whose relatives suffer from this disease
• infectious diseases , such as tonsillitis, SARS, influenza can significantly reduce immunity, thus preparing fertile soilfor attack psoriasis
• immunodeficiency, vaccination
• metabolic disorders, resulting in changes in the balance of vitamins in the skin and the entire body
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• allergies, stresses, experiences, nervous shocks
• any skin trauma - insect bites, burns, cuts
• long taking certain medicines and vitamin complexes
• alcohol abuse, smoking
• unbalanced food, overeating
• temperature changes, climate change

IMPORTANT: Psoriasis can begin to develop in children and adolescents, as well as in people of mature and advanced age.

Strong stress can cause psoriasis

Can I get psoriasis?

It is impossible to get infected with psoriasis in the home or sexually. Not transmitted this disease and airborne droplets.

Neither close contact nor joint life with a patient with psoriasis does not endanger the health of his loved ones. The only factor that can cause a disease of psoriasis relatives of the patient - genetics. Therefore, if the parents suffer from psoriasis, the children will most likely also become victims of this disease.

It is impossible to get infected with psoriasis even with close contact with a patient

How to treat psoriasis at home using folk remedies?

Treatment of psoriasis at home with the help of traditional medicine is allowed only at the initial stages of the non-severe forms. Independent home treatment for psoriasis should be comprehensive. To do this, select recipes aimed at:

• internal cleansing of the body
• external exposure with compresses and baths
• treatment of affected skin with ointments and creams

IMPORTANT: Properly selected home treatment can significantly alleviate the condition of the patient: completely eliminate or somewhat ease the itching, preventthe appearance of new spots, improve immunity.

The most effective folk remedies for psoriasis treatment:

Recipe # 1. Densely grease psoriasis plaques with a solid oil once a day. Treatment continues until the state improves noticeably.

Solidolide - folk remedy for psoriasis treatment

Recipe No.2. A strong solution of baking soda is smeared with plaques and the skin around them. It is advisable to treat the areas treated in this way tightly with a food film and leave for several hours.

Recipe # 3. For two weeks, 2 times a day, skin damage is treated with linseed oil. In this case, take in linseed bran, 1 tsp.2 times a day.

Recipe # 4. Small plaques of psoriasis "cauterized" with fresh celandine juice 3-4 times a week.

Recipe # 5.Prepare a thick ointment from pharmacy fish oil and chopped sea fish scales( 1: 1).Ointment is applied to the affected areas for 1.5 - 2 hours, then rinse with warm water with tar soap.

Recipe # 6. Baking soda( 1 tsp) is bred in celandine juice( 2 tsp).This agent lubricates plaques 3 times a week for 3 months.

You can treat psoriasis at home with soda

IMPORTANT: During treatment, drink as many warm herbal and berry teas as possible. They help to saturate the body with the missing vitamins.

Different folk remedies for psoriasis can be used simultaneously or alternating with each other. To understand that the prescription has approached and the treatment described in it helps, it is possible to improve the state of health and the skin condition of the patient.

IMPORTANT: It is possible to soften the flaking skin of affected areas with sea buckthorn, olive, peach or apricot oil.

Olive oil is a good remedy for softening the peeling layer of psoriatic affected skin areas of the skin

Aloe vera with psoriasis

Aloe vera home remedies, like pharmacy concentrated gels, can bring significant relief to psoriasis patients.

A good result of treatment was noted by patients using such a home remedy, based on aloe juice: juice of freshly cut aloe leaves( 40 g.), Celandine juice( 30 g.), Vinegar 9%( 5 g.), Linseed oil( 30 g), add warm boiled water( 30 - 50 g.).The resulting ointment is applied to the plaques and left for 2 -3 hours. Wash off with warm water with tar soap.

Also fresh undiluted aloe juice is applied to the affected skin areas 3 to 5 times a day for one month. As a result, the symptoms of psoriasis become less pronounced. A similar action has pharmacy products from aloe.

IMPORTANT: The use of aloe or ointments based on aloe alone is not enough to fully treat psoriasis. Aloe can act only as an auxiliary tool.

Aloe juice with psoriasis lubricates affected skin areas

Sea salt in psoriasis

To prevent the appearance of new spots, to relieve itching, to remove irritation and to reduce peeling with psoriasis, baths with sea salt help.

IMPORTANT: The concentration of salt in water may depend on the shape and stage of psoriasis. Therefore, to achieve maximum effect, it is desirable to get a dermatologist's advice on this.

To prepare a therapeutic bath you will need 0.5 - 0.7 kg of sea or ordinary table salt. Take a bath with salt for at least 20 minutes. During this time, you should use a soft sponge to gently clean the psoriatic plaques from the upper peeling layer, and provide direct access to the water for stains. Leaving the bathtub, you can not rinse and wipe the body.

Treat psoriasis with sea salt preferably in vivo - on the shores of the Dead Sea or salt lakes. Natural healing hospitals of Israel, Crimea, Kyrgyzstan help to heal from psoriasis to most of its visitors.

Sea salt with psoriasis relieves itching and reduces irritation

Treatment of psoriasis with laser

Exposure to damaged areas of the skin with laser is one of the newest methods for treating psoriasis. Already after several sessions of laser therapy, inflammation and peeling on psoriatic skin patches is noticeably reduced.

The laser action is directed to the active absorption of incoming rays of psoriasis-affected skin cells and their subsequent death. In this process, healthy cells do not participate.

IMPORTANT: Laser treatment of psoriasis has contraindications: pregnancy, breast-feeding, the presence of cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, photosensitivity, herpes.

The complete treatment of psoriasis with a laser consists of 3 to 7 procedures that are performed twice a week. First and foremost, the dermatologist treating the patient determines the skin type of the patient and the optimal dose of light energy for the affected areas.

Beam intensity control is performed using a special nozzle. The procedures are performed without anesthesia, however after them reddenings remain on the skin. The cost of treatment depends on the area of ​​the affected skin.

Laser treatment is one of the most effective methods for fighting psoriasis.

Drugs, remedies and medicines for psoriasis

• A variety of means and methods are used to control psoriasis. In addition to ointments, creams, lotions, baths with medicinal herbs, useful materials: soda, salt, salt oil, oil
• One of the most effective methods of fighting psoriasis is treatment with fish Gara Rufa .The patient is placed in a bath with a family of fish of this species, which bite the micro-particles of the softened water in the affected skin.
• In doing so, fish produce a special enzyme that promotes the rapid healing and regeneration of the skin. After several sessions, the symptomatology of psoriasis is markedly reduced
• The application of the ultraviolet comb, created especially for the elimination of dermatological diseases, is no less effective in the treatment of psoriasis .It affects damaged areas of the skin with UVB rays of a certain length. The procedures are carried out 2 - 4 times a week, with a gradual increase in the radiation dose. The full course of treatment is 30 days. During this time, about 90% of patients get rid of psoriasis
• Tom, whose organism is susceptible to the action of homeopathy, treatment with medicines based on medicinal plants

is suitable. An obligatory condition for homeopathic treatment is the competent calculation of the dosage of the drug for each individual case:

• Psorinochel - is appliedwith different forms of psoriasis, regardless of the degree of its spread
• Arsenicum albumin - reduces the roughness of the scalding
• Carcalioma of the carbide -eliminates and softens rough peeling
• Acidum formicum - reduces itching, removes irritation
• Arsenicum iodateum - is prescribed for weak and elderly patients
• Petrolium - relieves psoriasis of nail plates
• Manganum - eliminates the symptoms of severe psoriasis when the disease breaks the joints

The plaster of psoriasis "Gentle skin" is easy to use and effective enough. It is glued directly to the affected areas and acts as an anti-allergic, soothing and antiseptic agent that inhibits the growth of psoriasis cells. The patch is used until noticeable improvements are made.

Psoriasis plaster

IMPORTANT: Traditional methods of treating psoriasis include taking tablets, using ointments and creams. The purpose of these or other drugs depends on the form of the disease and the degree of skin lesions.

Tablets from strong psoriasis:

• Methotrekast - suppresses cell growth on affected areas of the skin, is used in severe forms of psoriasis. The drug has a number of serious side effects and is unsuitable for long-term use of
• . Diprosan is a hormonal drug used to treat psoriatic arthritis and pustular psoriasis. Has a quick effect, markedly reduces the manifestation of psoriasis. Negatively affects the condition of the body as a whole, therefore it is prescribed in rare cases

DiPisan - a hormone for psoriasis

IMPORTANT: Independent selection of a drug against psoriasis is undesirable, as an error in calculating the dosage can only worsen the course of the disease and complicate the treatment.

Ointments and creams from psoriasis

The use of ointments and creams is an integral part of the treatment of psoriasis. Creams have a more gentle, airy texture, in contrast to thick and oily ointments. The most effective creams are:

• Acryderm
• Betaderm
• Uniderm
• Triderm
• Calcipotriol

Ointments are hormonal and non-hormonal. The use of the first guarantees the rapid receipt of positive treatment results, but entails a welcome negative effect on the functioning of internal organs and body systems. In addition, hormonal ointments are addictive. The most effective hormonal ointments :

• Momat, Skinlight, Uniderm - based on mometasone
• Lokasalen, Lokakorten, Flukort, Flucinar, Sinalar - Flumethasone-Based
• Triacort, Nazacorte, Fluorocort, Kenalog - Based on Triamcinolone

Psoriasis OintmentSKINLITE

IMPORTANT: Before choosing a hormonal ointment, patients are required to prescribe hormone tests.

Non-hormonal ointments are safe but do not have a strong effect:

• Belosalik
• Salicylic ointment
• Zinc ointment
• Cartilin
• Daivobed

IMPORTANT: The use of creams and ointments should be combined with other anti-psoriasis medications.

Belosalik - non-hormonal ointment for psoriasis

Treatment of psoriasis: advice and feedback

Anna, 30 years old: I have been treated for psoriasis for 3 years already. Well helps non-hormonal ointment Belosalik. I'm afraid to use hormonal drugs, although the effect of them should be better.

Svetlana, 28 years old : Psoriasis caught me off guard. I did not expect that I will have to deal with this problem. I tried all the means of traditional medicine, but nothing helped. It is a pity that I did not immediately contact the dermatologist. The doctor prescribed ointment Ksameol. I use it for 3 weeks, almost half of my spots disappeared, there were only barely noticeable traces.

Oleg, 52 years old: I usually practice active psoriasis treatment in the summer. Firstly, I try to visit the beach as often as possible, to sunbathe. Secondly, I use a cream and ointments on the basis of tar. For example, Magnipseur ointments work great. I think that in the fight against psoriasis the main thing is not to give up and not despair.

It is possible to cure psoriasis

Contrary to popular belief that you can not get rid of psoriasis, you can eliminate the symptoms of this disease for every patient. If you contact a competent doctor-dermatologist and clearly fulfill the appointment of a specialist, psoriasis will certainly recede.

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