Methods of treatment of psoriasis

This disease often develops at a young age. Even if benign it leads to serious psychological problems: low self-esteem, permanent feelings of shame and social isolation. Psoriasis is not life threatening, but has a very large influence on its quality.

psoriasis

What is psoriasis, what are the causes, how to treat? It is a skin disease: medical statistics says that they are suffering up to 5-7% of the population of the Earth. In recent years, psoriasis is now considered as a systemic disease, — psoriasis of the disease, because in the process of the disease, in addition to the skin, are involved the joints, the liver, and the kidneys.

Factors of psoriasis and its symptoms

The study of psoriasis, its causes and the ways of treatment are in progress. Until, finally, identified factors that lead to the defeat of the skin. The specialists underline the importance of the following elements:

  • the dramatic increase in the speed of division of cells, resulting in the exfoliation of the top layer of the skin and the appearance of corrugated sheets;
  • a genetic predisposition;
  • the weakening of the defenses of the organism (for example, after illness).

The main distinctive signs of the disease form a sort of triad, which includes:

  • education is easy radi scaly patches whitish to gray – called phenomenon of spot of stearin;
  • the continuation of the scratch reveals smooth the surface of the rose – the phenomenon of the film of terminal;
  • the appearance of blood of the size of the droplet on the bare surface, or the phenomenon of the bleeding point.

Since the disease is chronic, the question “How to cure psoriasis?”, then automatically changes the text on the “How to translate it into a remission phase?”

The treatment of psoriasis

drugs

Outdoor therapy

Local products to reduce the inflammation, scaling, and the degree of infiltration of the skin. It is creams and ointments that contain the following components:

  • salicylic acid;
  • urea;
  • sulfur;
  • dithranol.

Also apply glucocorticoids local media. The use of lotions useful in the treatment of psoriasis with the location on the scalp.

  1. In the stage of progression of the disease is named ointment salicylic or hormonal of the tool with an anti-inflammatory effect. First, apply the lighter – prednisone, hydrocortisone. In the case of a new aggravation, a great severity of the inflammation the replace more and more powerful fluorinated drugs. The use of these drugs is quite effective: in 70% of cases after 14 days, the application may not reach a regression of the lesions.
  2. For several years, apply negalogenizirovanny glucocorticoids. Thanks to the exclusion of their composition, the chlorine and fluoride significantly decreased the probability of the occurrence of local adverse effects and systemic. The drugs are at the local base of a medicine for treatment of psoriasis in elderly patients and children.
  3. Expressed effect, upon the application of ointments and creams dithranol. They are referred to more and more doses of short duration or long duration of the methodology and have an anti-inflammatory effect and antiproliferative action. Their disadvantage is the likelihood of the occurrence of adverse effects in the form of erythema, local swelling, or itching.
  4. Today, for the treatment of psoriasis the new drug — psorcutan having a direct impact on the factors of pathogenic nature, causing the development of the disease. Its active ingredient is calcipotriol, which is used in a reaction with receptors of keratinocytes and inhibits the process of their division, immunocorrecting and anti-inflammatory action. Studies show that by the end of the second month of the condition of the skin improves, the number of lesions is dramatically reduced or they disappear completely. The important point is the absence of side effects in the form of skin atrophy, as well as the resistance result. Psorcutan also applies to the treatment for teardrop psoriasis, which is difficult to the therapy. In some cases, impossible to obtain a remission of a maximum duration of one year. The effectiveness of the tool increases significantly when it is combined with other methods of physical therapy – PUVA or SFT-irradiation.

The material used must be changed periodically, due to the dependence of their efficiency decreases.

The treatment system

The base of the therapy are aromatic retinoids (synthetic derivatives of vitamin A). In 20 years, the practice is the evidence of the effectiveness of these tools.

The treatment of psoriatic arthritis

psoriasis arthritis

The treatment of psoriatic arthritis (psa) is a task of two specialists: a rheumatologist and a dermatologist. The objective is to achieve a state of remission (partial or total). It should be noted that to stop the progression of the disease and eliminate the symptoms, you can only through the use of health products. The attempts of some patients to get rid of the disease, unconventional ways do not lead to a positive result and may even cause the worsening of the symptoms and complications of significant changes in the tissues of the joints, spinal column, internal organs.

How can you cure this form of psoriasis? Used drugs are divided into two categories:

  • symptomatic, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs tools and corticoids;
  • of reference drugs with anti-inflammatory drugs: sulfasalazine, methotrexate, leflunomide.

The application of the first group quickly led to the emergence of a positive result. The symptoms of pain and stiffness go away after a few hours. However, these drugs cannot stop the process of joint destruction.

A more effective treatment of this type of psoriasis can't be achieved through the application of preparations of basis. The result of their action is manifested slowly, but the development of the psoriatic arthritis the slows down, or even suspended. The disadvantage of these drugs is that after a certain time, the body gets used to it. It is necessary to increase the dose leads to the appearance of side effects.

An excellent result can be obtained by the application of an anti-cytokine (biologic) therapy, due to which unable to stop the destruction of joints. Today, this method is the most effective.

A very important point is to treat them quickly, when the joints have not yet been deformed, because the process is irreversible.

The treatment of palmo-plantar psoriasis

That can cure a variety of psoriasis, with the location of the palms of the hands and feet? The question is quite problematic, because the traditional methods of therapy ineffective, which is caused by an important degree of severity of the pathology in the dermis and the epidermis, as well as the factor of constant irritation and trauma to the skin of these areas as a result of contact with clothing, frequent washing, etc

  1. For the effectiveness of a treatment for palmo-plantar psoriasis, you must follow certain rules:
    • do not eat fried foods and products spicy;
    • stop smoking;
    • exclude alcoholic beverages;
    • not washing the hands and the feet too hot;
    • use gloves of household on the basis of tissue for the prevention of contact aggressive with household products;
    • if on the feet is cracked, it is recommended to use hydrocolloid of the solution: when it is applied on the affected areas, it prevents irritation, friction, alleviates itching, stimulates the regeneration of the skin.
  2. The purpose of patogeneticheskoy of therapy is the suppression of the process of reproduction of keratinocytes, normalizing their development, the reduction of inflammation.
  3. An external treatment is to apply:
    • measures of mitigation and moisturizing agents, which contribute to the elimination of the horny layer of the skin (in most cases, their base is salicylic acid);
    • the derivatives of vitamin D;
    • glucocorticoid;
    • retinoids.
  4. If you are not able to get a positive result, also applied so-called PUVA-therapy, mainly consists of the irradiation of the areas affected by the uv rays with the help of psoralen (photoactive substance).
  5. When the failure of other methods of treatment is attributed to a systemic treatment.

The treatment of psoriasis on the elbows

psoriasis on the elbows

This type of pathology is treated in an exhaustive manner. This process is quite long and includes:

  • the observance of a special regime;
  • the reception of complex vitamins;
  • the local treatment (ointments, creams, lotions);
  • the procedures of physiotherapy;
  • the photochemotherapy.

The treatment of milder forms of psoriasis on the elbows may not be limited to the use of moisturizing products, thanks to which are able to reduce the scaling, get rid of the inflammation and the itching.

During the terminal phase used a full treatment:

  • corticosteroids local action;
  • phototherapy;
  • photochemotherapy;
  • alternative methods for the treatment of psoriasis (remedies).

The treatment of nail psoriasis

Nail form of psoriasis has been described in the 19th century. Already at that time, it was noted that she bears alone, and in the future, has received its confirmation. Nails affected in some types of psoriasis (for example, vulgar), but the disease can develop independently.

How to treat psoriasis of the nail? The process is different complexity and duration. The disease has a recurrent nature, can take on the waves. The most important condition of therapy is the care of nails and hands, of the accomplishment of activities and comply with certain rules:

  • the nails should be cut short;
  • avoid repetitive strain injuries;
  • do not do the manicure, pedicure, not to perform other beauty treatments;
  • during the execution of work gloves household.

For the treatment of nail psoriasis in a form of medications do not apply. You can restrict the application on the plate therapeutic varnish. They mask the affected areas, slow down the course of the disease and prevent relapses.

In the severe forms require a topical therapy using ointments, solutions and creams. As a recommended measure by the receipt of food supplements vitamins and compounds containing calcium, zinc, potassium, silicon. During exacerbation of the process of the refuse.

The treatment of psoriasis of the scalp

psoriasis of the head
  1. An important part of treatment of psoriasis on the head is the intake of vitamins A and group b, drugs with calcium and nicotinic acid, the use of ascorbic acid and folic acid.
  2. The best advantage is the application of corticosteroids.
  3. A good effect can be achieved using acid ointment.
  4. As tools, it is recommended to moisten the leather part of the decoctions of herbs with anti-inflammatory action: celandine, chamomile or sage.

The treatment of psoriasis on the face

Many patients try to conceal the traces of the defeat with the help of makeup, but this is not. At the permanent contact with the air lightweight and impact of the light of the sun blister heal much faster.

  • The mandatory condition for the treatment of psoriasis on the face is a skin treatment, it is advisable to use only tools that are designed for sensitive skin.
  • Forbidden to wipe his face with a towel – it results in mechanical damage of the plates, and stimulate growth.
  • In the winter, it is necessary to use a moisturizing treatment.

A comprehensive therapy at the onset of psoriasis on the face lies in the measures:

  • local treatment with ointments, creams, lotions;
  • in hardware physiotherapy;
  • the adherence to the physiotherapy regime;
  • photochemotherapy;
  • reception of vitamins.

The treatment of psoriasis remedies

Traditional medicine offers a lot of proven ways to get rid of psoriasis.

Recipe 1

In a hot water bath to dissolve the package of salt, put in the patient for 15 minutes. Wet as the skin of the head. After the bath the man has to dry itself, without wiping. It is necessary to prepare in advance onion paste and rub it into the head and the body of the patient, to leave about a quarter of an hour, with a cloth to remove the remains of the tool and to place the patient in the bed. In the morning, it is necessary to prepare a decoction of celandine, coctum 300 grams of grass in a bucket of water, and wash the body. The next morning, the lava should be a neutral soap and a weak solution of manganese. Repeat the procedure 7 times.

the traditional methods

Recipe 2

Prepare a tincture made out of two tablespoons blanched chicory and a cup of boiling water. After cooling the liquid to wet a clean cloth in a natural fabric and apply it to their homes in defeat.

Recipe 3

An original way to treat psoriasis the pumpkin tails proves to be very effective. The tails should cook in the oven turn to ash. Lubricate the pads of garlic juice and a sprinkle of pumpkin ash. The method is pretty bad, but effective.

Recipe 4

Two eggs well beat you with a tablespoon of sunflower oil, add about half spoon of acetic acid, pour the mixture in a glass jar. In the evening, to be used for the lubrication of affected areas. This ointment is particularly effective in the initial stages of the pathology.