Psoriasis (scaly lichen) manifests itself in red spots and the appearance of silver scales on the surface of the skin. These scales constantly itch and deliver a very tangible discomfort to a person. As a rule, the disease affects the skin of the skin on the head, elbow and knee joints, in the lower back. Psoriasis of nails, external genitalia and joints is also known, however, these forms are much less common in comparison with skin lesions.
The disease is associated with a short life cycle. In a healthy person, the skin is updated every 30 days. Psoriasis, the symptoms of which are pronounced quite vividly, reduces this period to 4-5 days. As a result, skin cells quickly die, leaving behind the keratinized areas.
Psoriasis on the scalp and skin looks like many papules rising above the surface of the skin. They are covered with silver scales, have pink or red, easily disappear when combing. Over time, papules merge into larger formations - plaques and amaze more and large areas of the skin.
Given the fact that in 2-7% of the able-bodied population, psoriasis is diagnosed, the treatment of this disease represents a very urgent medical problem. The main difficulty is that the causes of the rapid dying of cells have not yet been studied. Some researchers associate this process with violations of the immune system, others with poor heredity. There are also theories that explain the appearance of plaques with malnutrition, climatic conditions and stress. Most likely, there is a coincidence of all these factors, which trigger the mechanism of the disease.
Psoriasis - symptoms and clinical picture
Signs of the disease usually appear suddenly. First, multiple pink rashes appear on the patient’s body, which quickly spread over a very significant area. Then the papules that appear increase in size and form larger stains. At the same time, damaged skin constantly bleeds and cracks. Psoriasis of nails manifests itself in a completely different way. With him, the nail plates are darkened, small and large grooves or pressing in the form of points appear on them.
The main sign of psoriasis is itching. It is especially felt in places of large clusters of the papules, but also affects the nearby areas of the skin. Note that psoriasis, the symptoms of which intensify in the winter, can weaken for no apparent reason, but never completely disappears, so at the first signs of the disease you need to consult your attending physician and undergo a complete examination.
If psoriasis is not treated (folk treatment is permissible along with traditional medical methods), then over time it will turn into a severe form and will be accompanied by damage to the joints. They will begin to lose mobility, swell and get sick. Many patients complain about the instability of the emotional state. However, this is understandable, because the disease significantly reduces the standard of living and affects the psychological state of people.
Psoriasis - treatment with traditional methods
I immediately want to say that at the moment there is no guaranteed way to get rid of psoriasis, but the medical industry produces a fairly large set of means that will help control the spread of the disease and reduce the severity of its signs. Keep in mind that psoriasis, the symptoms of which have the property of weakening depending on the most diverse factors, never disappears on its own. Even if he moved into a hidden form, the skin continues to experience minor functional, immunological and biochemical changes.
If a person has psoriasis, treatment should be complex and include the use of the most effective techniques:
- The use of hormonal drugs that are applied to damaged areas of the skin. Keep in mind that the frequency of use of these drugs should be determined by the competent doctor, since with uncontrolled treatment hormonal agents can cause dry skin, contact dermatitis, allergic reactions and secondary infections.
- Ultraviolet irradiation (UFO) - with the proper use of psoriasis, the treatment of which is carried out by the UFO method, ceases to spread along the surface of the skin with the simultaneous attenuation of previously expressed symptoms;
- Photochemotherapy is one of the most effective methods for treating psoriasis, especially in severe forms of the disease. The therapeutic effect is based on the effects of the skin of long-wave UV rays and taking a special group. Photochemotherapy allows you to get rid of 80% of plaques, and with regular use destroys 90-95% of skin deformations;
- In recent years, psoriasis of the scalp and skin of other parts of the body has been successfully treated with laser therapy. Lazer rays excite living tissue molecules, cause photochemical, photo mechanical and other positive effects.
In addition to the above methods, psoriasis is treated using x -ray therapy, ultrasound, electrotherapy, magnetic waves and low temperatures. Thalassotherapy shows good results, which not only strengthens the body's protective systems, but also gives the patient extremely pleasant emotions.
Psoriasis - treatment with folk remedies
There are many recipes that help get rid of this unpleasant disease. We will tell you only the most popular of them, who actually proved their effectiveness.
- 20 g of dry bay leaves are poured with 2 glasses of boiling water. The decoction reaches the condition over low heat for 10-15 minutes, after which it is filtered and cool. The medicine must be taken 3 times a day for 1/3 cup;
- a person who has psoriasis is diagnosed with folk treatment offers to take baths from a series, St. John's wort, celandine, sage or fir extract;
- Grace of herbs of a series, St. John's wort, nine roots, an elderberry and grass horsetail grasses have great efficiency. A tablespoon of the collection is poured with a glass of boiling water and infused in a water bath for 15-20 minutes. Take the infusion in the morning and evening immediately after eating;
- Another means of combating psoriasis is sea buckthorn oil. It is consumed inside one teaspoon once a day;
- Flowers and leaves of black elderberry have a strong effect. Pour two teaspoons of the plant of 0. 5 liters of boiled water and leave for an hour. Then the decoction is filtered. It must be stored in a dry, cool place, and take 1/3 cup 3 times a day 3 times a day.
From the means of external use, we can advise the juice of celandine, fish oil and garlic tincture. Lubricate the affected areas of the skin once or twice a day. Baths of corn or oatmeal are also recommended. For people who are diagnosed with psoriasis, treatment with folk remedies is often the only option for solving skin problems.