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Treating early psoriasis when symptoms occur

A complex systemic disease that is accompanied by skin lesions is psoriasis. In a healthy body, cells live for 30-40 days, then renew themselves. With the development of psoriasis, the life of the skin cells is 4-5 days. When they die, peeling, plaque, dryness occurs. Treatment of early-stage psoriasis is always easier, so it is important not to start the disease. Methods of therapy in the progressive stage differ significantly. You will read about the treatment of only the initial stage of psoriasis in the article.

Causes of the disease

how the initial stage of psoriasis manifests itself

In psoriasis, the work of several systems is disrupted simultaneously: endocrine, immune, nervous. Until the end, doctors did not discover the causes of this disease, nor did they invent a cure for psoriasis.

Experts put forward the following hypotheses for the development of the disease:

  1. Viral.Inherited retroviruses may be the causative agent of psoriasis. Changes in peripheral lymph nodes have been found in many patients, which may indicate the viral nature of the disease.
  2. Immune.With weakened immunity and compromised defense mechanisms at the cellular level, favorable conditions are created for the progression of psoriasis. Also among the causes of the disease is autoimmune aggression, a process in which lymphocytes begin to attack healthy cells in the body.
  3. Infectious.Many researchers have looked for pathogens of psoriasis. Epidermophytes, spirochetes, streptococci were suspected, but all hypotheses remained incorrect. However, scientists have found that infectious diseases: ARVI, flu, tonsillitis are a driving mechanism in the development of psoriasis. In 90% of cases, this disease is accompanied by tonsillitis.
  4. Genetic.Psoriasis is passed on to a child by parents. 60% of patients have relatives with this skin disease. If a mom or dad is diagnosed with psoriasis, the risk of such a disease in a child increases by 25%, if both parents are sick - by 60%.
  5. Metabolic.Metabolic disorders (lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals) can cause psoriasis. Patients often have disturbances in the functioning of the thyroid gland and other glands of the endocrine system.

Main signs and symptoms

This local disease is not contagious. Skin, nails and hair are damaged. Small rashes appear on the epidermis, on which papules form over time - areas of bright red or pink color that protrude above the skin. From above, they are covered with silvery scales (plates).

symptoms of the initial stage of psoriasis

The papules may itch a little or not at all, the flaking is imperceptible. At first, the size of the affected skin areas is 1-2 millimeters, over time, their size is estimated to be 10 centimeters or more.

Early stage psoriasis: which parts of the body can be affected by the disease? The main symptoms of the disease of different localization:

  • On the head.The scalp is covered in scaly red patches with many dandruff-like scales. In this case, the hair is not involved in the pathological process. Itching is observed in patients. Skin lesions can spread to the neck and ears.
  • On the face.In the initial stage, psoriatic plaques form on the skin around the eyes, on the eyelids, in the area of ​​the nasolabial folds and in the eyebrows. Occasionally, psoriasis affects the mucous membrane of the mouth, cheeks, lips, tongue, a little thicker than the lip contour.
  • At your fingertips.Single red papules appear on the palms and between the fingers. The back of the hand is affected much less frequently. If spots form on the fingertips, they lose sensitivity over time. Psoriasis can spread to the nails.
  • On the elbows.In the initial phase, individual elements of psoriasis appear, covered with silvery scales. Then they grow in a continuous affected area of ​​the skin, from which scales and a thin film are easily removed. After this action, the affected area takes on a pink-red color, drops of blood appear on it.
  • Stand up.The skin of the foot and the back of the leg suffers. Symptoms are similar to those that occur with elbow psoriasis: at the initial stage, small lesions appear, growing in large areas, a symptom of blood dew is observed.

How and how to treat psoriasis in the early stage

early treatment of psoriasis

Cure psoriasis forever: how realistic is that? Unfortunately, while the answer is disappointing, this autoimmune disease can be corrected, but it is impossible to completely eliminate it.

Treatment of psoriasis at the initial stage gives excellent results and allows you to get rid of the visible manifestations of the pathology. Traditional medicine uses ointments, creams, solutions, therapeutic ultraviolet irradiation, systemic drug treatment. There are also grandma's remedies, but they do not give a stable result.

Hypoallergenic diet

Patients with different types of psoriasis must learn the basics of an alkaline diet. Patients must eat foods that alkalize the internal environment. Their share should be 65-75%, part of sour food - 25-35%.

General guidelines:

  • One third of the diet consists of unprocessed fruits and vegetables. Include beets, cabbage, carrots, herbs, cucumbers, onions, garlic, celery in the menu.
  • Another third of the daily psoriasis menu consists of complex carbohydrates and natural sweets in limited quantities. Eat porridge (barley, buckwheat), dried fruits (raisins, dried apricots, dates).
  • The last part of the diet is animal and vegetable proteins. Eat lean meats, fish, peas, beans, seeds, eggs, nuts. Polyunsaturated fatty acids should also be on the menu.
  • Drink at least 7-10 glasses of clean water a day. Alcohol is prohibited.
  • For effective treatment, give up citrus fruits, fatty dairy products and meat, chocolate, red products. Use honey to a minimum.
  • It is important to exclude sweets, spicy, smoked and acidic foods from the diet, as they have a negative effect on the skin. The amount of salt should be kept to a minimum.

Drug therapy

Treatment of psoriasis in the initial stage is successfully carried out with the prescription of drugs. There are several groups of them.

Topical preparations: creams and ointments. Medicines consist of water, an emulsifier and oil. They are sufficient to treat the initial stage of psoriasis.

Ointments are hormonal and non-hormonal. The second group is safer, but not as effective.

Pills. Treatment of psoriasis with drugs is most often used to combat the progressive stage.

Systemic therapy. Its nature (dosage, duration of therapy) is determined only by a doctor for the treatment of advanced forms of pathology.

The complex uses:

  • vitamins;
  • fatty acids;
  • hepatoprotectors;
  • immunomodulators;
  • anti-allergenic agents;
  • preparations to remove toxins from the intestine.

Physiotherapy

What is psoriasis and how is it treated? The complexity of the therapy is important. At the initial stage of psoriasis, it is proper nutrition, the use of local drugs and treatment with physiotherapeutic procedures. The latter are intended to:

physiotherapy as a method of treating psoriasis
  • decreased excitability of the CNS;
  • normalization of the patient's psychological state;
  • reduction of itching;
  • acceleration of the resorption of psoriatic papules.

Electrosleep:

  1. An excellent treatment with a soothing effect.
  2. Due to the full recovery of the body, the papules decrease in size and the disease goes into remission.
  3. A patient with psoriasis must undergo 8-10 procedures lasting 20-60 minutes.
  4. In the first few sessions, patients fall into shallow sleep and then deep sleep.

X-ray therapy:

  1. The affected skin areas are treated with X-rays, which accelerate the process of resorption of the psoriasis plaques.
  2. The method of treatment involves the use of soft X-rays.
  3. A session is performed every 4-7 days, the total radiation dose is safe (3, 5-4 Gy).

Ultrasound treatment:

  1. The skin is treated with ultrasound with vibrations of 800-3000 kHz.
  2. The treatment removes inflammation, itching and pain, reduces sensitivity to allergens and kills bacteria.
  3. The cycle of procedures includes 8-14 sessions, each of which lasts a quarter of an hour.

Among other physiological methods effective against psoriasis, it is worth noting cryotherapy, immersion in a magnetic field, treatment with current, laser. Treatment of psoriasis at home can be accompanied by baths with sea salt (for 1 liter of water 5 g of salt, temperature - 37-38 ° C, duration 15 minutes, 15-20 daily sessions). With the onset of the disease, it is important to go to a sanatorium and participate in health programs.

Ultraviolet irradiation

Psoriasis is effectively treated by treating the affected skin areas with ultraviolet light. The wavelength should be 311-313 nm, but a specialist can recommend a different radiation spectrum. The patient is immersed in a special chamber equipped with ultraviolet lamps. Before that, he takes photosensitizing drugs that increase the effectiveness of the treatment. An effective method of UV therapy is PUVA therapy. The wavelength is 320-400 nm. To achieve a good treatment result, the patient undergoes 25 exposures, due to which 80% of the affected areas disappear.

Effective folk remedies for home treatment

home therapy for the initial stage of psoriasis

At the initial stage of psoriasis, you can use folk recipes:

  1. Treatment with chicken egg oil. To get half a glass of the product, 20 homemade eggs are needed. Boil the product for 15 minutes after boiling. You need yolks. Mash them in the baby food and fry them in a pan without oil over low heat for 45 minutes. Transfer the prepared mass to gauze and squeeze it. Grease the affected areas 1-2 times a day until the symptoms of psoriasis are completely eliminated.
  2. Treatment of the initial stage with a complex ointment for psoriasis. Ingredients: 50 grams of birch tar, 20 grams of fat or petroleum jelly, 10 grams of boric acid, 30 grams of honey, 1 egg white of chicken, 10 grams of fish oil. Store in a dark corner. Lubricate the papules 1-2 times a day.
  3. Treatment with celandine juice. Treat the affected skin areas with fresh juice from the roots. This should be done early on every day during the summer for three seasons in a row.

Peculiarities of treatment in children

Do not use folk remedies on a growing body. They are not always effective and in this case the delays are completely unacceptable. When the initial stage of psoriasis occurs, parents should show the child to a dermatologist, who will prescribe a comprehensive examination and treatment. If the disease has not spread much, children are prescribed topical ointments and creams for the skin: keratolytics and anti-inflammatory drugs.

The upper layer of psoriasis plaques is removed using tar-sulfuric or salicylic ointment. To do this, make a bandage on the skin soaked in the active agent, which is removed after 3-5 hours. Then the child should take a bath in succession - it will help to remove the scabs without pain. The last stage of treatment - glucocorticoid drugs are applied to the skin in a dosage prescribed by a doctor. Children are prescribed antihistamines and vitamin complexes.

What the initial stage of psoriasis looks like - photo

what the initial stage of psoriasis looks like

The first stage of psoriasis is accompanied by lesions of certain areas of the skin of the body.

If you notice a rash like in the photo, go to the dermatologist. There is no need to hope that the problem will be solved by itself.

This skin disease is complex and requires quick and comprehensive treatment. The sooner a person goes to a specialist, the more favorable the result will be.

Effective therapy leads to rapid remission and restoration of quality of life.