A complex systemic disease with skin problems is called psoriasis, and there is no difference in specific symptoms in the initial stage of the disease. If the treatment is carried out in time, the treatment effect is best. The doctor pointed out that in a healthy person, cell death will occur after one month. The skin renewal period of psoriasis patients is shortened by a few days.
What is the initial stage of psoriasis, photo
Although the disease is not contagious, the patient still notices significant damage to his skin, nails and hair. On the epidermis, red outbursts are clearly visible, and at first they are small. After a period of time, papules form on the inflamed area, changing the brightly shaded area, and will protrude above the skin. There are silvery scales or patches on their upper parts.
At first, the pimples hardly bother the patient. In rare cases, the pimples are characterized by itching and slight peeling. In the initial stage, the affected area does not exceed a few millimeters, and the area can grow to 10 cm in the future.
Psoriasis affects different parts of the body, so it is worth noting the symptoms of different parts:
- face. . . The early development of the disease indicates the presence of psoriatic plaques on the skin around the eyes, eyelids and eyebrows. The nasolabial fold area will also be severely affected.
In rare cases, the spread of the disease can spread to the mucous membranes of the mouth, cheeks, tongue or lips. Some patients complain that the pimples also affect the contours of the lips. - hairline. . . On the entire surface of the head, large scaly spots are noted, which are characterized by a large number of scales. Their appearance is similar to dandruff. In this case, the hair does not suffer from the disease, and the pathology only affects the skin. The patient will feel itching and scratching his head constantly. Usually, red spots appear on the neck and ears.
- hand. . . the palm and the space between the fingers can cover a single papule, which has a distinct red color. On the back, the manifestations of this disease rarely occur. In the case of pathology in the fingertips, sensitivity issues will be noticed. Usually, psoriasis affects the nail plate.
- Elbow. . . At the onset of the disease, the patient will notice a single patch of silvery plaque. Gradually degeneration occurs and continuous areas of affected skin appear.
The scales and films fall off easily, and you will notice that the color changes to pink afterwards. In some cases, the affected area may bleed. - Legs. . . In most cases, patients suffer from psoriasis on their feet and back, and their symptoms are completely similar to those on the elbow. Symptoms of blood show can also occur in the presence of solid lesions.
The cause of the disease
Psoriasis is considered to be an abnormal response of the body to external stimuli. It stimulates the development of pathological processes, which leads to skin renewal too fast.
Recently, it is generally accepted that the disease is hereditary. However, it is not based on one disease, but on multiple diseases. The reasons for the development of psoriasis may be failure of the metabolic process, endocrine system problems, neurological diseases, and decreased immunity. However, it is absolutely certain that pathology is not contagious.
There is no exact cause, but doctors have theories.
According to them, psoriasis is divided into two types:
- The disease is inherited due to dysfunction of the immune system. A similar form is found in most patients. Diagnosis usually occurs at an earlier age before the age of 25.
- The disease has nothing to do with immune problems and cannot be inherited. In this case, it will happen after 40 years, and the affected areas are nails and joints.
According to doctors, patients with this disease should avoid alcohol, sweets, salty foods and spicy foods. With the normalization of nutrition, the skin condition improves. Extreme heat or cold can also cause relapse.
symptom
Psoriasis is a systemic type of pathology that can not only spread to the skin or nail plate. The spine, joints, tendons, endocrine and nervous systems often suffer from this disease. In addition, damage to the thyroid, kidney and liver was also noted.
The main symptoms of the disease:
- Depressed, indifferent, depressed state;
- Continued fatigue and decreased performance;
- The overall situation has weakened.
Due to the complex effects on the body, the pathology began to be attributed to psoriasis disease. The main manifestation is related to skin damage, with bright papules growing on the epidermis. The affected area is scaly and itchy, causing obvious discomfort to the patient.
If you deliberately touch or remove the top layer of the pimples, the inflamed area, blood drops may appear.
Early childhood psoriasis, photo
The disease can even manifest in infants, with a rash at first in the skin folds. Children under the age of 2 have a similar phenomenon. Likewise, pathology usually develops in places where there is frequent contact with diapers.
Sometimes the disease is confused with diaper dermatitis, but the difference is that in psoriasis, the pathological area has clear boundaries and brighter colors.
Children over 2 years old already have the same type of pimples as adults. The problematic area is characterized by desquamation, and the pathology usually affects the limbs. The scalp is older, and children after ten years of age will have similar problems. From this period, the symptoms are completely similar to those of adult psoriasis.
Most cases of psoriasis in an infant occurred after he transferred a staphylococcal infection.
How to treat
When initial psoriasis is detected, the primary treatment is not always needed. Usually, experts can only take preventive measures.
In order to eliminate the manifestations of skin diseases, the following techniques are used:
- Cryotherapy is a method of cold exposure to the pathological site.
- Plasma exchange-purification of blood components;
- Ultraviolet therapy-give the patient a short course of treatment, which is similar to visiting a solarium. In order to obtain higher efficiency, the appointment of special means (PUVA treatment) is stipulated.
Note that self-treatment with ultraviolet light is prohibited. Due to the fact that the dose calculation may be incorrect. After all, a small dose is a drug, and exceeding this dose may aggravate the treatment process. The same advice applies to sunbathing.
Today, it is impossible to completely get rid of this disease. According to doctors, the body retains the memory of metastatic disease, which can manifest itself in the presence of predisposing factors. Because relapses often occur unexpectedly, patients need to consult a dermatologist.
Folk remedies
If the patient does not have a running program, the symptoms can be stopped without the help of official medicines. If you have an initial education, some recipes can eliminate psoriasis.
How to use folk recipes to overcome diseases:
- To get the balm, you need to buy 20 eggs from the hen. The product boils within 15 minutes after boiling. Eggs only need the yolk, knead it into a uniform porridge. The finished material is completely fried in a pan without adding oil.
The fire should be lower, because the yolk must be cooked for about 45 minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat and squeeze it through cheesecloth, squeezing the oil twice a day to lubricate the problem area. - Babula made with fresh celandine juice. This operation is carried out throughout the summer and may be repeated for several seasons.
- To get a complex ointment, you need to take 10 grams of solid oil, 30 grams of fresh honey, 50 grams of birch tar, 10 grams of boric acid and fish oil, and protein from eggs. Store the mixture in a dark place and smear the pimples every day.