Psoriasisone of the most common and
mysterious skin diseases. The name "psoriasis" comes from the Greek word "psoriasis", meaning itching, scabies.
"The Devil's Roses"- this is how the disease characterized by peeling in old age was called.
In the time of Hippocrates, the term "psora" was introduced, a term used to denote a group of skin diseases associated with psoriasis, dryness, and itching.
The famous Greek physician Claudius Galen was the first to use the term "psoriasis" for scaly skin lesions with severe itching at the beginning of our era, but this disease had nothing to do with psoriasis.
In the past, psoriasis was equated with leprosy, scabies, and vitiligo, and people with these diseases had to wear a special suit, rattle, or bell.
In the early 19th century, English doctor Willlen and his disciples made a distinction between psoriasis and leprosy.
In the future, the science of dermatology has been enriched with new information about the causes of the disease (metabolic disorders, immunological changes in the body, viral nature, environmental distress, genetic predisposition, etc. ), but the exact causes of the disease remain a mystery.
During the entire existence of the Earth, 5. 5 billion people became ill with psoriasis.
Psoriasis is thought to be a "special phenomenon" for people with special artistic talents.
There are many successful and great personalities among people with psoriasis, such as Benjamin Franklin, Henry Ford, Winston Churchill, John Rockefeller
Black people are much less likely to suffer from psoriasis than whites. Consuming green tea reduces the risk of psoriasis. Women who smoke have a 78% higher risk of developing psoriasis than non-smokers. Often during pregnancy, psoriasis goes away without treatment. World War II, Psoriasis Patients In September 2009, a fashion show was held in the United States for the first time specifically for psoriasis patients.
Throughout human history, there has been no case of psoriasis, from a sick person to a healthy one, even with a blood transfusion.
Causes of the disease
Psoriasis is a multifactorial disease.This means that psoriasis appears suddenly, with certain conditions coinciding. Despite many years of research, scientists have still not been able to find out the exact causes of the disease, but several hypotheses exist.
- heredity (although the presence of a person with psoriasis in the family does not always mean that their descendants will be ill);
- nervous stress (especially in adolescence) provokes exacerbation of the disease;
- nutrition (the abuse of fatty, salted foods, citrus fruits, chocolate is directly related to the appearance of psoriasis);
- weakened immunity - long-term medication, frequent colds, other diseases that reduce immunity, affect the condition of the skin, provoke the development of psoriasis;
- lack of vitamins and minerals;
- violation of metabolic processes.
And much more: "Every person has their own causes of psoriasis. "
Symptoms of the disease
Those under the age of 30, regardless of gender, are most susceptible to this disease. The first symptoms of the disease are small, scattered, reddish or pink lumps, covered with silvery-white scales at the top, scraped beneath a reddish surface with tiny protruding blood droplets ("blood dew"). As psoriasis develops, the lumps grow, fusing together to cover the growing surface of the skin. The patient feels constant itching in the affected areas, combing them, and after intense scratching, psoriatic "plaques" form - dense, thickened, irritated areas of skin.
The area of psoriasis on the skin is endless, but most commonly the stretching surface of the elbows, knees, arms and legs, and the scalp are affected. Sometimes the disease recedes completely and then suddenly comes back, sometimes the patient’s condition improves (more often in summer), sometimes it gets worse (more often in winter), usually mere unpredictability.
Psoriasis does not make a person physically disabled, but it causes a depressing blow to a patient’s psyche, depriving them of proper communication with others.
If you suffer from psoriasis. . .
- Make sure the rash is actually psoriasis.
- Don't panic.
- Try to analyze the events that preceded the development of the disease, in the future this will help avoid recurrence.
- Self-healing is dangerous!
- Don’t be fooled by the expensive treatment, each psoriasis has its own treatment method.
- Do not delve into the disease, do not drive away the anxiety, tune in to the favorable result. Your attitude is the first assistant in victory over illness.
Forms of psoriasmr
Scalp psoriasis. Well-defined, pale pink, scaly patches appear on the scalp and the hair never falls out (hair loss on a limited area of skin on the hair indicates another condition, such as ringworm).
In psoriasis of the nails(psoriatic onychodystrophy). The fingernails of the hands and feet are affected. Discoloration of the nail plate and nail bed, appearance of spots, spots, transverse lines, thickening of the skin under the nail, thickening and stratification of the plate are characterized by complete loss of the nail plates.
Palmar-plantar psoriasis.Papules appear on the surface of the palms and soles, usually in combination with psoriasis of the nails (to be distinguished from fungal diseases).
Guttate psoriasis.It is characterized by the appearance of a large number of red or purple (up to purple) small circles on the patient's skin, raised above the surface of healthy skin, very dry, resembling drops, tears, or tiny dots. It occurs mainly on the thighs.
Exudative psoriasis.The scales on the surface of the papules take on a yellow hue, become multi-layered, stick together. When such a papule is scraped off, the wet, bright pink surface of the skin is exposed.
Pustular psoriasis.Tiny bubbles with pus appear on different parts of the skin, the general condition of the patient deteriorates and the body temperature rises.
Psoriatic erythroderma.The defeat of large areas of the skin (sometimes over the entire surface of the body), the inflammation is pronounced, the skin color is bright pink, the patient feels strong, unbearable itching and a deterioration in the general condition.
Arthropathic psoriasis.Not only the skin is affected, but also the small joints (hands, feet). When moving, there is pain in the joints, the movement of the joints is restricted, edematous.
Isomphoric psoriasis or Koebner phenomenon.This form of the disease develops at the site of physical damage to the skin (scratches, surgical wounds, sunburn).
Plaque psoriasis.At the onset of the disease, red, clearly limited, scaly papules appear that merge as the disease progresses to form dark, red, stable round or oval plaques.
Inverse (intertriginous) psoriasis.An unusual form that occurs below the mammary glands and in the lumbar region. Plaques are smooth, red, with clear borders and superficial maceration.
Erythrodermic psoriasis.Severe shape, skin surface red, painful, patient with high fever, chills.
Complications of psoriasis
Psoriasis- it is not just a skin disease, it is clear that psoriasis is a systemic disease that affects not only the skin but almost all body systems, so the following disorders occur in people with psoriasis:
- psoriatic arthritis;
- degeneration of nail plates;
- mucosal damage (mouth, gastrointestinal tract, urethra, bladder, etc. );
- eye damage;
- liver injury;
- organic disorders of the central nervous system;
- heart damage (myocarditis, myocardial dystrophy, etc. );
- amyotrophy;
- lymphadenopathy.
Characteristics of psoriasis in children
As a general rule, psoriasis develops in children between the ages of 4 and 8, often with an infectious disease (tonsillitis, chickenpox, etc. ), stress, skin trauma, and so on. It is mainly manifested on the scalp as well as on the skin of the face and in the groin area. The teardrop form and exudative form of psoriasis are the most common in childhood.
Treat psoriasis
Because it is extremely difficult to identify the cause of the disease, it is also difficult to identify a single recipe for fighting psoriasis. This disease is very individual and the approach to treatment must be strictly individual.
Diet.In most cases, eating advice is enough to stop the development of psoriasis. Foods that are traditionally considered allergens should be excluded - citrus fruits, chocolate, eggs, honey, peppers, strawberries. It is recommended to limit the consumption of sour, spicy, fatty foods (oil, fat), alcohol.
Strengthening agents.It is necessary to take multivitamin preparations, to strengthen the body's immune system, to eliminate nervous stress.
Puvotherapy.Application of special therapeutic agents to the skin, followed by activation by irradiation with ultraviolet radiation.
Cryotherapy.Placement in a very low temperature cell.
Bioresonance therapy.Exposed to weak electromagnetic vibrations.
Ozone therapy.Use of gas treatments and ozonated cosmetics.
Hirudotherapy.Use of medicinal leeches.
Medical treatment.This type of treatment is carried out with great care during the summer-spring period without the disease getting worse, as sometimes climate change, on the contrary, can provoke the disease. In case of psoriasis, it is recommended to use the Dead Sea sanatoriums (Israel), Baku, etc.
External treatment(ointments, creams, etc. ).
Systemic treatment(tablets, injections, etc. ).
Photochemotherapy.Exposure to ultraviolet radiation directly on affected areas of the skin is accomplished with special devices that irradiate only the appropriate sites without touching healthy skin (which is important in treating limited forms of psoriasis, such as nail psoriasis).
Traditional treatment methods.Based on the therapeutic effect of herbs (celandine, Kalanchoe, eucalyptus, honey, kombucha, etc. ).
Phytotherapy.Treatment with herbs.
Hypnotherapy.Treatment of hypnosis.
Acupuncture.It restores the physical and mental state of a patient with psoriasis.
Homeopathy.
Treatment of psoriasis with folk remedies.
Today, you can easily find many articles on the treatment of psoriasis with folk remedies, there are indeed many treatments for the treatment, some of which we will bring to your attention.
It gives quite good results for the use of internal decoctions of herbs such as chicory, dandelion, parsley. The treatment uses the ground roots of these plants, which are harvested on their own in the spring or fall, or purchased at a pharmacy.
Dill is good for psoriasis. It is very useful to eat it in any available form, and it is better to grind the seeds in a coffee grinder. In the morning you can make a decoction of dill seeds: pour boiling water on two tablespoons of dill seeds (0, 5 l), stick to it for one hour, then drink the resulting decoction thirty minutes before meals, 3-4 times a day.
Cleaning the liver and intestines can also help relieve psoriasis. The easiest way to clean is pumpkin seeds, which should be eaten with a glass a month, and a spoonful of corn oil twice a day.
Using softwood baths every other day for about half an hour will help cleanse your skin. The preparation of the broth is simple: put spruce branches on the bottom of a large pan or bucket, add celandine leaves, all this is poured with water, bring to a boil and evaporate at a very low temperature for 20 minutes. . Then infuse the soup for 2-3 hours and pour into the prepared bath. The water temperature should be 37-38 degrees.
You can also use other herbs for bath preparation: mint, uterus, chamomile, valerian, lemongrass, oregano, cumin seeds, hops.
You can also use sea buckthorn oil to treat psoriasis, both externally and internally.
Top Psoriasis Questions And Answers.
Is Psoriasis Contagious?
Psoriasis is not contagious, however, several studies confirm this. The presence of several family members with psoriasis is explained by the possible hereditary transmission of the disease.
What are the guarantees of treatment?
There can be no guarantee, only a stable remission is possible.
How much does the treatment cost on average?
Due to the strictly individual treatment methods and the duration of the treatment, it is practically impossible to calculate the cost of the treatment.
How is the diagnosis made?
Visual inspection and scraping for fungal infection to detect concomitant pathology.
How does alcohol affect a patient with psoriasis?
Due to the toxic effects of alcohol, it has a detrimental effect on the whole body, what can we say about altered skin.
In the majority of patients who abuse alcohol, there is a decrease in seasonality during psoriasis and frequent exacerbations. The clinical course of the disease becomes more severe.
So people with psoriasis are not advised to drink alcoholic beverages even in small amounts.
What stressful situations affect psoriasis?
The human nervous system is related to brain activity. The brain controls all the functions of the body, the organs of intelligence, and the emotions of man. It has been found that in people who experience negative emotions, the amount of adrenaline in the blood increases, this leads to damage to the nervous system and, accordingly, all internal organs. Therefore, under stressful conditions, 56. 6% of patients experience exacerbation of the disease.
If a relative has psoriasis, how likely is it that I will have psoriasis?
1. 2% of patients with psoriasis had no sick relatives. 5% of patients had sick relatives. If one twin has psoriasis, the other has psoriasis in 16% of cases, provided that one parent is sick. If both parents and one of the twins are ill, the other has psoriasis in 50% of cases, and if the twins are the same, in 73%.
Practical advice for patients with psoriasis
- Wear loose, breathable clothing.
- Protect your skin, avoid mechanical irritation.
- Don't dress too warmly.
- If possible, avoid contact with corrosive cleaning agents and solvents.
- Only mild soaps are allowed for body care, sparing the acidic mantle of the skin.
- The shower or bath you take should not be hot and long. It is best to take a short to medium heat shower.
- When washing, try not to rub the dishcloth too hard with a towel when drying.
- Control your emotions.
- Communication with other patients can be an additional help.
- Exercise helps to improve the condition, yoga is especially recommended.
- A balanced diet and a healthy gut microflora will improve the condition of your skin.
Rehabilitation of patients with psoriasis
Rehabilitation of patients includes the following activities:
- elimination of side effects of the main treatment.
- stabilization of metabolic processes in the body.
- treatment of comorbidities.
- increases the body's resistance to the factors that cause exacerbation.
In order to achieve stable remission, you have to radically change your lifestyle, work, and in some cases even your place of residence (relocation to rural, ecologically clean areas often maintains stable remission). Supporting relatives and friends is especially important, and communicating with people with the same illness helps to overcome difficulties together.
Life, according to Hufeland
Christoph Wilhelm Hufeland, the eminent German medical therapist, once said: "Fear-shortening effects include fear, sadness, despair, melancholy, cowardice, envy, and hatred. No one doubts that you can get sick from the thought of the disease. Why not imagine yourself healthy to be healed? "Perhaps these wonderful words will definitely enter your life and help you overcome the disease. Live according to Hufeland!