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Treatment of early-stage psoriasis when symptoms appear

Psoriasis is a complex systemic disease accompanied by skin changes.In a healthy body, cells live for 30-40 days and are then renewed.With the development of psoriasis, the lifespan of skin cells is 4-5 days.When they die, peeling, plaques and dehydration occur.Early stage psoriasis is always easier to treat, so it is important not to let the disease progress.Treatment methods for the progressive stage differ significantly.In the article, you can only read about the treatment of the initial stage of psoriasis.

Causes of the disease

How does the initial stage of psoriasis manifest itself

With psoriasis, the functioning of several systems is disturbed at the same time: endocrine, immune system, nervous system.Doctors have not yet fully discovered the causes of this disease, nor have they found a cure for psoriasis.

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

  1. Viral.Psoriasis can be caused by retroviruses that are inherited.Many patients had changes in the peripheral lymph nodes, which may indicate the viral nature of the disease.
  2. Immune.In the case of weakened immunity and disruption of the protective mechanisms at the cellular level, favorable conditions are created for the progression of psoriasis.Among the causes of the disease is autoimmune aggression, during which the lymphocytes begin to attack the body's own healthy cells.
  3. Infectious.Many researchers have searched for the causes of psoriasis.Epidermophytons, spirochetes and streptococci were suspected, but all assumptions remained incorrect.However, scientists have discovered that infectious diseases: ARVI, influenza, sore throat are the triggering mechanism in the development of psoriasis.In 90% of cases, this disease is accompanied by tonsillitis.
  4. Genetic.Psoriasis is transmitted from parents to children.60% of patients have relatives suffering from this skin disease.If a mother or father is diagnosed with psoriasis, the child's risk of this disease increases by 25%, if both parents are sick - by 60%.
  5. Metabolic.Metabolic disorders (lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals) can lead to psoriasis.Patients often experience abnormalities in the functioning of the thyroid gland and other glands of the endocrine system.

Main signs and symptoms

This local disease is not contagious.The skin, nails and hair are damaged.Small rashes appear in the epidermis, on which papules form over time - red or bright pink areas that rise above the skin.Their tops are covered with silvery scales (plates).

symptoms of the initial stage of psoriasis

The papules may itch slightly or may not bother you at all, peeling is not noticeable.At first, the affected skin areas are 1-2 millimeters in size, and over time they are estimated to be 10 centimeters or more.

The initial stage of psoriasis: which areas of the body can the disease affect?The main symptoms of the disease in different localizations:

  • On the head.The scalp is covered with red, scaly spots, with a large number of scales reminiscent of dandruff.Hair is not involved in the pathological process.Patients experience itching.Skin lesions can spread to the neck and behind the ears.
  • On the face.In the initial stage, psoriatic plaques form on the skin around the eyes, the eyelids, the nasolabial folds and the eyebrows.Psoriasis sometimes affects the mucous membrane of the mouth, the face, the lips, the tongue, and a little more often the contour of the lips.
  • In my arms.Single red papules appear on the palms and between the fingers.The back of the hand is much less commonly affected.If spots form on the fingertips, sensitivity is lost over time.Psoriasis can spread to the nails.
  • On the elbows.In the initial stage, some elements of psoriasis appear, covered with silvery scales.They then grow into a continuous area of affected skin from which the scales and thin film can be easily removed.After that, the affected area turns pink-red and drops of blood appear on it.
  • On my feet.The skin of the foot and the back of the foot suffer.The symptoms are similar to psoriasis of the elbow: in the initial stage, small lesions appear, which grow to large areas, and the symptom of blood dew is observed.

How and with what should be treated in the initial stages of psoriasis

treatment of psoriasis in the early stages

Curing psoriasis forever - how realistic is it?Unfortunately, the answer so far is disappointing - this autoimmune disease can be corrected, but it is impossible to completely get rid of 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 radiation and systemic medication.There are also grandmother's remedies, but they do not give stable results.

Hypoallergenic diet

Patients with various types of psoriasis should learn the basics of an alkaline diet.Patients should eat foods that alkalize the internal environment.Their share is 65-75%, the proportion of acidic foods is 25-35%.

General recommendations:

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

Drug therapy

Psoriasis treatment is successful in the initial stages by prescribing medications.They have several groups.

Topical preparations: creams and ointments.Medicines consist of water, 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.

Tablets.Drug treatment of psoriasis is more often used to control the advanced 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;
  • antiallergenic agents;
  • medicines to remove toxins from the intestines.

Physiotherapy

What is psoriasis and how is it treated?Complexity of therapy is important.In the initial stages of psoriasis, this means proper nutrition, the use of topical medications and treatment with physiotherapy procedures.The latter aim to:

physiotherapy as a method of treating psoriasis
  • reduced excitability of the central nervous system;
  • normalization of the patient's psychological state;
  • reduce itching;
  • accelerating the resorption of psoriatic papules.

Electric sleep:

  1. An excellent procedure with a calming effect.
  2. Due to the complete restoration of the body, the size of the papules decreases and the disease goes into remission.
  3. A patient suffering from psoriasis must undergo a procedure lasting 8-10, 20-60 minutes.
  4. During the first sessions, patients go into shallow sleep and then into deep sleep.

X-ray therapy:

  1. The affected skin areas are treated with X-ray radiation, which accelerates the absorption of psoriasis plaques.
  2. The treatment method involves the use of soft X-rays.
  3. One treatment is done every 4-7 days, the total radiation dose is safe (3.5-4 Gy).

Ultrasonic treatment:

  1. The skin is treated with ultrasound with 800-3000 kHz vibration.
  2. The procedure eliminates inflammation, itching and pain, reduces sensitivity to allergens and kills bacteria.
  3. The cycle of procedures consists of 8-14 sessions, each lasting a quarter of an hour.

Among other effective physiotherapy methods against psoriasis, it is worth mentioning cryotherapy, immersion in a magnetic field, treatment with electricity and laser.Home treatment of psoriasis can be accompanied by sea salt bathing (5 g of salt in 1 liter of water, temperature - 37-38 ° C, duration 15 minutes, 15-20 times a day).With the development of the disease, it is important to go to sanatoriums and participate in health programs.

Ultraviolet radiation

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

Effective folk remedies for home treatment

treatment of the initial stage of psoriasis at home

In the initial stages of psoriasis, you can use folk recipes:

  1. Treatment with chicken egg oil.For half a glass of product, you will need 20 domestic eggs.Boil the product for 15 minutes after boiling.You will need the yolk.Mash to a paste and bake without oil, in a pan, on a slow fire for 45 minutes.Transfer the prepared mass to a cheese cloth and press.Apply the oil to the affected areas 1-2 times a day until the symptoms of psoriasis disappear completely.
  2. Treatment of the initial stage with complex ointments 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 chicken egg white, 10 grams of fish oil.Store the product in a dark corner.Lubricate the papules 1-2 times a day.
  3. Treatment with celandine juice.Treat affected skin areas with fresh juice from the roots.In the initial stage, this should be done daily during the summer for three consecutive seasons.

Features of treatment of children

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

The top layer of psoriasis plaques is removed using tar-sulfur or salicylic ointment.For this, a bandage must be applied to the skin soaked with the active ingredient, which is removed after 3-5 hours.Then the child should bathe with a cord - this will help to remove the crusts painlessly.The last stage of the treatment is the application of glucocorticoid preparations to the skin in the dose prescribed by the doctor.Children are prescribed antihistamines and vitamin complexes.

What does the initial stage of psoriasis look like - photo

what does the initial stage of psoriasis look like

The first stage of psoriasis is accompanied by damage to certain areas of the body.

If you notice a rash like the one in the picture, see a dermatologist right away.There is no need to hope in vain that the problem will be solved by itself.

This skin disease requires complex, rapid and comprehensive treatment.The sooner a person consults a specialist, the more favorable the result will be.

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