Psoriasis (from the Greek "psora" - "skin disease, scab") is a chronic, non -infectious disease. Skalen braids (as also call psoriasis) mainly affects skin areas on the elbow and knee joints, on the head and in the lower back. But there are also psoriasis of nails, joints and external genitals, but these forms are extremely rare.
The causes of psoriasis
This disease is due to a short life cycle. The fact is that with a healthy person the skin cells are updated every 30 days, i. e. H. The cycle of your division and maturation takes place in about 4 weeks. As one could say, psoriasis is an abnormal reaction of the body in different types of external stimuli, which means that the upper layer of skin dies in just 4 to 5 days and leaving the keratized areas.
So far, psoriasis has been viewed as a variety of disease, i. e. H. The disease is based on a number of reasons: immunological shifts, metabolic diseases, various simultaneous neurological and endocrine disorders.
The exact reasons why a person has psoriasis are not finally determined. There are several theories in this regard. According to one of them, two types of psoriasis are differentiated:
- The cause of type I is inherited by the collapse of the immune system. This form of the disease that affects the skin is about 65% of people and most commonly decorated between the ages of 18 and 25.
- II type of psoriasis occurs in humans over 40 years, it is not inherited and is not associated with violations in the cells of the immune system. In contrast to the first type, the second psoriasis of nails and joints include.
According to another theory, psoriasis only occurs on impaired immunity, the causes of which can give infectious diseases, stress, alcoholic beverages, malnutrition and cold climate. Clamps, pepper and food containing vinegar can lead to deterioration and make psoriasis worse. According to this theory, psoriasis is a systemic disease. And this means that the process can spread to other tissues and organs to the joints with serious immune systems from the skin, which develops psoriatic arthritis.
Symptoms of psoriasis
The symptoms of the scalp psoriasis, the knee, the elbow joints and the lower back are inflamed peeled papules of red or pink. They are covered with silver scales (hence the name "Scaly Lichen"), which disappears slightly when combed. Over time, the stains increase in size, lead in large formations (plaques) and influence more and large areas as well as damaged skin tears and bleeding.
Psoriasis of nails manifests itself a little differently. First, the nail plates are darkened, stains and points prices appear on them. Very often with psoriasis, the nails thicken and crumble.
The symptom of psoriasis in the form of rashes is accompanied by severe itching, especially in the papules, but applies to nearby areas.
Depending on the seasonality of the deterioration, three types of psoriasis are distinguished: summer, winter and uncertain. Most of the time, a winter type is found - its symptoms under the influence of sunlight weaken and sometimes disappear completely. In patients with summer form, the course of the disease deteriorates under the influence of the sun.
Treatment of psoriasis
The treatment of psoriasis is carried out depending on the type of different drugs and methods. In any case, the therapy should be complex.
The drug treatment of psoriasis in the progressive stage usually includes:
- Antihistamines;
- Hypensesbibing medication;
- Vitamins A, C, B6, B12;
- Calming;
- External means.
In the inpatient stage of psoriasis, autohemotherapy (treatment method with their own blood), antiphage or anatoxin injections (in the presence of a chronic infection) and ultraviolet radiation are shown. For external use, ichthyol, sulfur ointment with tar and naphthalan with the addition of corticosteroids is prescribed.
Very often psoriasis of the scalp and skin of other body parts is treated with a laser. Lazer rays activate living fabric molecules and provide photo-mechanical, photochemical and other positive effects.
Photo-chemotherapy is used for the treatment of severe forms of psoriasis, which implies the effect on the skin of UV rays long waves and the use of special medicines. Thanks to photochemotherapy, you can get rid of about 80% of the plaques and with regular use - about 95%. In a severe course of illness, the absorption of corticosteroid hormones and cytotoxic immunosuppressants is displayed.
In addition, the treatment of psoriasis, radiation therapy, ultrasound, ultrafonophoresis, electrotherapy, cryotherapy, magnetic waves, thalassotherapy, plasmosorption and hemoruscation are used.
All patients show a diet with a restriction of carbohydrates and animal fats, with the exception of acute dishes and alcohol. In addition, patients with psoriasis are recommended by resort treatment - sea pool, sunbathing, radon and hydrogen sulfide springs.
Treatment of psoriasis with folk remedies
People's recipes also help to get rid of the symptoms of psoriasis. However, it should be remembered that the cause of this disease in the immune system and immunity can be affected due to chronic diseases. For this reason, the treatment of psoriasis with folk remedies should initially agree with the lawyer and secondly only add basic therapy. Ignoring or improper treatment of such a serious illness is affected with its transition to a severe form, which is characterized by damage to the joints. You will swell, lose mobility and get sick. In addition, psoriasis reduces the standard of living of a person who complains about the instability of emotional and psychological condition.
So popular recipes:
- Infusion of flowers and leaves of the black elders: 2 tl. Pour raw materials 0, 5 liters of boiling water and exist for an hour. Teat the decoction, take 1/3 cup three times a day;
- Sea bockdorn oil: Take 1 teaspoon inside. once a day;
- Mustard ointment: Mix 1/2 tl. Dry mustard, 5 tablespoons. Warm broth from St. John's spice, 1 teaspoon melted butter. Place the mixture on the affected areas after being washed off with cold water for a few minutes, apply a moisturizer. Perform the procedures once a week.
It is very useful for the psoriasis of a bath with an infusion of a series, Celandine, St. John's Wurt, fir extract and sage.
Unfortunately, it is currently completely impossible to heal psoriasis, a relapse can occur at any time, so that people with such a diagnosis have to be constantly observed by a dermatologist.