Psoriasis is a very insidious disease and is capable of hitting not only the skin. Often psoriasis of the nails, called onihodistrofiya (psoriatic onihodistrofiya).
When the confirmation of this disease treatment of nail psoriasis in some cases difficult, because it is much rarer than psoriasis, skin. However, psoriasis of the nail phalanx cause the patient considerable discomfort, which leads to emotional breakdowns.
Simultaneous failure of the nails and skin, which is quite rare. The disease can be in the body of the patient, but the characteristic symptoms of this form is to affect the nail. When psoriatic arthritis symptoms, which is when complications can cause complications such as psoriatic arthritis.
The causes of the disease
The main reason, which is the nail psoriasis is a malfunction of the immune system, violation of the enzymatic activity and the formation of periungual cells. This leads to the separation of the organism is not grown in the cells and the Horny layer of the nails.
There are predisposing causes that can cause the occurrence of relapses. These are:
- symptoms of psoriasis can be triggered by bad weather conditions;
- the state of stress and depression;
- chronic disease of the body;
- symptoms of psoriasis can exacerbate the mechanical damage to the skin;
- long-term use lithium and anti-inflammatory drugs;
- in addition, the disease causes can be heredity, the gene when psoriasis is transmitted to the next generation.
As a rule, the risk group consists of patients under 25 years of age. Men suffer more often women.
Classification of psoriasis nails
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 shallow dents in the nails.
ONYCHOLYSIS — this degree is characterized by a painless separation of the nail tissue, after which the area around the nail remains in psoriatic hem.
ONYCHOMADESIS — in this form too, is separation of the nail, but faster and without the formation of edges.
Bleeding UNDER the NAIL — there are the typical streaks of brown and reddish 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 (remove hangnails, ingrown nails, etc.). Marked suppuration, swelling and redness around the nail plate.
All forms of nail psoriasis requires early treatment to prevent more serious inflammatory process.
Symptoms of the disease
Symptoms nail psoriasis is quite diverse and directly dependent on the shape and form of the disease.
The main symptoms are the following:
- the surface of the nail fingers and toes become crooked, visible marks and dents;
- the nail becomes greyish and uneven;
- the edges of the nail plates is covered with inflammatory edges, which may spread throughout the skin surface;
- the nail looks dull yellow psoriatic plaques;
- the nail plate is noticeable in the capillary net;
- skin nail unbearably itchy and flaky.
In the complex process of the symptoms may be complicated by the separation of the pus under the nail.
Treatment of psoriasis nails
The choice of treatment should be considered causes of psoriasis, the severity and the individual sensitivity of the patient.
The initial degree of the illness is dealt with comprehensively, and includes the following activities:
- in the initial stage it is recommended to use medicated nail Polish to cover the nails as well as gel you moisturize the skin around the nail phalanx;
- regulates the hormonal and endocrine function;
- restore digestive function;
- it turns out, the nature of psoriasis (fungi, viruses, bacteria, etc.);
The most common cause of nail psoriasis is the activity of the fungus, because of a weakened immune system. A powerful influence on its external products (creams, lotions, therapeutic lacquer), physical therapy and herbal medicine.
In addition to that used to strike, neutralizing the fungus, treatment of nail psoriasis includes:
- ANTIHISTAMINES. Relieves 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 it is to take multivitamin preparations. Particularly important is the intake of selenium, calcium, silicon, and zinc.
- CORTICOSTEROIDS. A serious disease, it is recommended the use of steroid drugs. However, it should be remembered that despite the fact that treatment resources efficiently, they can be taken only after consultation with your doctor.
- IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS. Relieve stress and tension appropriate use of immunosuppressants. However, account must be taken of side effects.
A positive result showed a special nail Polish Belvedere, which will help even in advanced stages of the disease.
External preparations (creams, lotions)
External means, usually begins in the treatment of nail psoriasis. Mild development of the symptoms is fully possible to manage such funds.
All external medications are divided into hormonal and non-hormonal.
Folk remedies to fight psoriasis of the nails
Quite often there are cases when medicine is not able to use the desired effect and to neutralize the negative symptoms. This fact makes the search for alternatives, and questions about how to treat psoriasis on the nails are very sharp. In this case, doctors recommend to get rid of nail psoriasis treatment of folk remedies.
The most well-known folk method of treatment of psoriasis are:
THE NAIL SPA. This medicine effectively eliminate the fungus in the nail plate. In order to prepare the tub, pour on boiling water 20 oz. dry laurel leaves and then boil the prepared solution. After cooling should be placed in this solution on the nails and hold them for 15 minutes.
GADGETS. At home, simply prepare a lotion. It is recommended to mix 2 tablespoons of oat flour or starch corn 0.5 l of water. The prepared slurry is applied to the nails.
Its PACK. To cure psoriasis on nails can be with the help of medicinal plants, called brusnikin. You need to take 4 tablespoons of dry powder of the leaves brusnikin and pour 0.5 l of hot water. After cooling the prepared mass is applied to the affected area as a compress and held for 15-20 minutes.
With the help of these simple recipes to cure psoriasis folk ways. However, before you can begin to use the people's recipes require a doctor.
Diet for psoriasis of the nails
An important condition for the success of the therapeutic treatment is diet. Very few people know that allergies can appear anywhere on the psoriasis. It is therefore observe a hypoallergenic diet.
The patient's nutrition must be balanced, to eliminate foods that can cause allergies (chocolate, coffee, cocoa, strawberries, citrus fruits). The diet prohibits the intake of spicy, salty, fatty, smoked and fried food. In addition, you should not use mustard, mayonnaise and ketchup.
During exacerbation of 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 vegetables. Fill your body with lecithin, it is recommended to use vegetable oil (better olive oil from the first pressing).
It is important to remember that the diet excludes the consumption of alcoholic beverages, regardless of the form of psoriatic arthritis symptoms.
Prevention
At any stage of the nail psoriasis the fingers on the hands and psoriasis of the nails occurs in waves, with regular repetition and aggravation. Therefore, it is important for the prevention of psoriasis, which includes:
- The need is to shorten the nails.
- Do not perform pedicures, manicures, etc., as acrylic varnish.
- You should eliminate the possibility of damage.
- Through contact at home with household chemicals, you must wear gloves.
Mild disease requires very little care. At home it is recommended to use medicated nail Polish to cover the nails, which slows down the destruction of the nail.
It should be remembered that any treatment may be performed after consultation with your doctor. This relieves the acute symptoms of the disease and achieve long-term remission.