Psoriasis (psoriasis) in the world today has become a mass problem of humankind. Because of its symptoms, the disease continues to cause distrust in healthy individuals and imposes a significant imprint of the character and want their communication with patients with psoriasis. An ignorant person can easily be confused with psoriasis is contagious skin disease and is afraid of infection. Psoriasis is not infection, but represents dermatosis — disease of an infectious nature. The manifestation of this dermatosis occurs in the appearance of the rash and peeling of the skin in the form of plaques in different sizes. Age and gender do not affect the development of psoriasis: the disease can be in humans from birth and may appear quite unexpectedly. A higher proportion of developing young people. Only 4% of the world population suffers from this disease. Psoriasis in Russia, the percentage ranges from 0.72% to 11.8% (depending on the region).
Psoriasis treatment not a dermatologist. If you suspect yourself of psoriasis always consult a specialist: he will diagnose you (you may need a skin biopsy) to determine the form of the disease and start treatment.
Causes of psoriasis
Psoriasis is caused by breaking the cycle of division and maturation of skin cells. This disease ipse atri withering away of the upper layers of the skin occurs faster than usual. There are a number of opinions of health professionals about why the development of psoriasis, and this thing is still running. Some distinguish two types of this disease: the first is associated with a weakened immune system processes, which can be hereditary and is more common in young people, and another type is not related to heredity and affects the skin, and the nails and joints, and it is most common in people of Mature age.
Other researchers tend to believe that the basis for the development of psoriasis have immune system disorders, provoked by other diseases, stress, improper climate and even diet.
With certainty we can say that psoriasis — a disease infectious nature. Today it is considered an autoimmune disease hereditary mnogofaktorialnym.
The symptoms of psoriasis
Psoriasis symptoms are bright and noticeable: it is the inflammation of the skin in the form of itchy and flaky red spots (papules). Papules (dry areas, rising above the General level of the skin) blend together and form plaque. In Papularum excessive angiogenesis — the formation of too much of the capillaries. Psoriasis characteristic of rapid skin cell division, which does not give them time to Mature and break the cell interaction. The immune system in response to these processes to produce protective cells of the body, which ultimately operate against its own cells. Conclusion the formation of chronic inflammation and the formation of psoriatic scales. When peeling papules can be detected by a more dense skin Foundation, stearin spot and the blood of Rosa, which also refers to the signs of psoriasis. The distribution of seats in such places are usually hairy areas of the scalp, the place the skin folds and extensor muscles (knees, elbows, armpits, lower back, under the breasts, genitals), nails and joints.
Psoriasis divided into three groups according to the seasonal exacerbations: winter (general), summer and uncertain.
Psoriatic patches can be of various shapes and sizes (during an exacerbation can be achieved with a square, comparable to the palm, and possibly more). Most suffer from the patients that itching that accompanies the rash. Cases of psoriasis progressive can observe the phenomenon of Kebne., expressed in the form of plaques in the formation of areas of skin trauma. Area plaques may develop pus and cracks. In cases where psoriasis affects the nail plate, it is possible to observe the deepening and spots on the nails, the plate can become thicker and begin to crumble. Winter psoriasis symptoms subside in summer. Summer and psoriasis, on the contrary, under the influence of sunlight enhance the effect. Progress psoriasis begins gradually and usually under the influence causing injury, violations of the diet after the infected disease, stress, drug allergies, pregnancy and other sudden changes in the familiar life of the organism.
Stages of psoriasis
The development of psoriasis has three stages:
- progressive (characterized by the appearance of new countries is the large number of small pimples);
- stationary (characterized by the absence of the appearance of new lesions and the formation of the already affected areas with silvery white scales);
- recession (characterized by gradual resorption of the plaques, normalization of skin color and reduce flaking).
How is psoriasis contagious?
In our article we already discussed the non-contagious nature of psoriasis. This means that psoriasis is not contagious, and don't be afraid to take contact and communication with people, which it is. Psoriasis is not transfer-either through kissing or through sexual contact or through blood. There is also no contact information for the household transmission of the disease, so you can safely care for patients with psoriasis and using common objects. Although touched directly on the infected area of the skin, infection occurs. From all this we can conclude that a person with psoriasis is not dangerous for healthy people, and that this disease should not have any impact on the attitude of society.
The transfer is affected psoriasis is a hereditary — this disease is transmitted from parents to children. The presence of psoriasis one parent is the percentage likelihood of psoriasis the baby is up to 30%, and if it is a disease both parents — 75%. It follows that the disease can occur in children, although both parents suffer from psoriasis. But don't forget, that psoriasis is not fully understood, the disease to date. In any case, children are born to sick parents, sick of psoriasis more often than those born to healthy parents. In addition to the hereditary factor, the reason for the development of psoriasis can be applied for metabolism, enzyme, lipid, amino acid metabolism and the presence of viruses and infections.
Where is the psoriasis?
Favorite places for psoriasis is considered the area of the flexor and extensor muscles, joints, nails, hair, head, hands, feet and face. Let us examine in more detail where and how to manifest psoriasis.
The nail psoriasis. This disease is well studied, but diagnosis can be difficult, especially in the presence of fungal diseases. Nail psoriasis may be an independent disease, and as a result of psoriasis vulgaris. The main symptoms of nail psoriasis is considered a change in the color plates (the appearance of gray or yellow tones), transverse striations, thickening of the skin around the nails. Special features of nail psoriasis is the symptoms of a thimble (the formation of pits in the nail plate), bruising under the nail, and trahionihiya (deformation and flattening of the nail, the appearance of roughness and fading of the disk). The treatment of nail psoriasis requires constant nail care, exclude any nail injuries, and nails. To get a good result and the lack of remission is to include nail care in your daily routine.
Psoriasis flexor and extensor muscles. Psoriasis of the skin of the flexor and extensor muscles is characterized by the appearance of the redness of the natural skin folds (elbow and knee folds, armpits, groin, genitals and Breasts). A characteristic feature of this type of psoriasis is not peeling, but there is pain in the area of the rash. The causes of this pathology serves as a strong sweating, especially when combined with fungal infections. Very often psoriasis of the hands and feet common in the spring and autumn period.
Psoriasis of the scalp. Psoriasis in the head is a separate disease, but it can be combined with another psoriasis. The first symptom of this condition is severe itching in the occipital area. Itching, followed by rash, and both multiple and single lesions. Rashes not only appear on the scalp, but also the nearby areas of the skin. The skin behind the ears getting wet and can be covered with cracks. Hair psoriasis scalp can be treated, but it takes time.
Psoriasis on the face. Face psoriasis is not common. It is a typical the signs of psoriasis, the skin. When the pimples on the face may leave a scar. Psoriasis can deal with the person as a result of hereditary predisposition, long-term depression, lower immunity and injuries.
Psoriasis vulgaris. This is the most common form of psoriasis. Symptoms of psoriasis vulgaris is considered to be small lesions covered with silvery scale, usually located symmetrically and close to the abrasions or cuts.
Guttate psoriasis, the skin. As the name implies, this forms a characteristic rash in the form of drops. Rashes are characterized by high location above the level of the skin and fragmentation. In most cases, guttate psoriasis is observed in girls after the staph infection.
Pustular psoriasis (exudative) psoriasis. Rash this form of psoriasis is similar to the blisters small size of serious infected fluid inside. The blisters itch, but scratching them is a high risk of getting an infection. Pustular psoriasis is difficult to cure, so not worth the drive.
Of psoriatic arthritis. This form can only affect the small joints, but also the spine. When symptoms occur in the joints swelling, inflammation and limited joint mobility, joint deformity, which can lead to disability.
Treatment of psoriasis
Forums and in life, people often ask questions about how to treat psoriasis and can get rid of it forever within the price category for the treatment of psoriasis, where it is processed? In moscow, for the treatment of psoriasis pay special attention to: there are the Institute and health centers, which specializes in this problem. Funds for psoriasis can I buy pharmacy, hospital, or order through online pharmacy, but first you need to see a doctor (medicine against psoriasis and the treatment method is not chosen independently, but only the dermatologist). Let us learn more about how to treat and cure psoriasis.
We have developed new treatments and medications against psoriasis, so in the near future this disease can be completely curable. Currently, the treatment of psoriasis is aimed at removal of the inflammatory process and normalization differentsovki epithelial cells. Treatment of the disease is built by a dermatologist, based on the extent of damage to the skin, stage of disease, age, sex, the tolerability of the drug and the presence of current diseases. Treatment of psoriasis use the funds to local and systemic therapy. The topical treatment is applied creams, lotions and creams. Time to progressive disease or salicylic acid to prescribe hormonal ointments. The composition of the systemic therapy the use of aromatic retinoids, ciclosporin, Methotrexate and Nsaids. Successfully used to treat psoriasis methods, such as photochemotherapy (PUVA), selective phototherapy and climatotherapy. At the beginning of the disease is treated mainly preventive means. Methods of cold therapy, Plasmapheresis, and ultraviolet light is used by doctors in the more severe forms of psoriasis.
Diet for psoriasis
Diet for psoriasis has a significant importance for the effectiveness of the whole treatment. The body of the patient has become food, normalizes acidity level, which causes deterioration of the immune system. Let us learn more what foods can consume psoriasis, and what is not. A teaspoon of honey a day enriches your body with essential vitamins. Fruits and vegetables help cleanse the body, and fish oil — excellent source of b vitamins an Excellent choice for Breakfast or dinner is the pumpkin porridge, rich in minerals and vitamins. Olive oil is the only oil recommended for use in patients with psoriasis. Mandatory food psoriasis should be oily fish, which strengthens and revitalizes the skin and remove the irritation.
Folk remedies for psoriasis
The treatment of psoriasis, became the most popular, but used only with the permission of the doctor. Traditional medicine offers treatment of psoriasis in a variety of recipes for homemade creams, herbal teas, and simple healthy recipes. Particularly effective in folk medicine, early stages of psoriasis.
Juice of celandine is one of the most common folk remedies for psoriasis. Treatment of the juice of celandine is at the beginning of summer flowering plants. For use on damaged skin, use the fresh juice of celandine. To get effective results, this procedure should be continued daily for three summers in a row. The roots of celandine, you can prepare the infusion: 4 tablespoons of celandine, 0.5 liters of alcohol. Infuse the mixture for several hours, after which it can be rubbed.
Ointment to do 2 eggs, beaten vegetable oil vinegar — helps with early disease. In periods of exacerbations psoriasis help bath shell nuts. To prepare the bath will need half a kilo of walnuts. Their shell should pour boiling water, strain and add to bath.
Psoriasis apply infusion of agrimony, cream root meadowsweet herb, the juice of strawberries and cranberries, and even fish scales. Should pay attention to the monastery of tea psoriasis. It helps psoriasis treatment at home. Clinical studies confirm the medicinal properties of this drink. Tea is medicinal herbs. Monastery tea psoriasis you can prepare at home: 1 teaspoon pour a glass of boiling water and insist 10 minutes. You can even eat before meals 3 weeks.