Psoriasis- the most common and
mysterious skin diseases. The name "psoriasis" comes from the Greek word "psoriasis", which means "itching, itching".
"Satan's flowers"- It was called a disease characterized by peeling of the skin in old age.
The term "psoriasis" was coined during the time of Hippocrates, a term used to describe a group of skin diseases accompanied by scaling, dryness, and itching.
The famous Greek physician Claudius Galen was the first to use the term "psoriasis" at the beginning of our era to refer to "itchy" skin changes, but the disease had nothing to do with psoriasis.
In the old days, psoriasis was on a par with leprosy, itching, and vitiligo, and people suffering from these diseases had to wear a special suit, a rattle, or a bell.
In the early 19th century, the English physician Willlen and his students distinguished between psoriasis and leprosy.
In the future, dermatology has been enriched with new information about the causes of the disease (metabolic diseases, immunological changes in the body, viral nature, environmental difficulties, genetic predisposition, etc. ), but the exact causes of the disease remain a mystery.
During the entire existence of the Earth, 5. 5 billion people were infected with psoriasis.
Pearl is believed to be a "sign of God" for people with special artistic talents.
There are many successful and great personalities among people suffering from psoriasis, such as Benjamin Franklin, Henry Ford, Winston Churchill, John Rockefeller
Blacks suffer from psoriasis less often than whites. Drinking green tea reduces the risk of psoriasis. Women who smoke have a 78% higher risk of developing psoriasis than non-smokers. Psoriasis often goes untreated during pregnancy. World War II, the number of patients with psoriasis. In September 2009, for the first time in the United States, a fashion show was organized specifically for psoriasis patients.
Throughout human history, there has been no case of psoriasis from a sick person to a healthy person, even through a blood transfusion.
Causes of the disease
Psoriasis is considered a multifactorial disease.This means that psoriasis occurs suddenly under certain conditions. . Despite many years of research, scientists have not yet been able to determine the exact causes of the disease, but there are many hypotheses.
- heredity (although the presence of a person with psoriasis in the family does not always indicate that their offspring will be ill);
- nervous stress (especially in adolescence) exacerbates the disease;
- nutrition (abuse of fatty, salty foods, citrus fruits, chocolate, directly associated with the onset of psoriasis);
- weak immunity - long-term drug treatment, frequent colds, other diseases that reduce immunity, affect the condition of the skin, cause the development of psoriasis;
- vitamin and mineral deficiency;
- disruption of metabolic processes.
And more "Every man has his own psoriasis, which has its own causes. "
Symptoms of the disease
People under the age of 30 are the most susceptible to this disease, regardless of gender. The first symptoms of the disease are small, scattered red or pink nodules, covered with silver-white scales on top, and when broken underneath, a red surface ("blood shoulder") with small protruding blood droplets is exposed. As the psoriasis develops, the nodules grow, merging with each other and covering the growing surface of the skin. The patient feels persistent itching in the affected areas, combs them, and after intense scratching, psoriatic "plaques" appear - dense, thickened, irritated areas of skin.
Psoriasis areas on the skin are endless, but in most cases the elbows, knees, extensor surfaces of the arms and legs, and scalp are affected. Sometimes the disease recedes completely, then suddenly returns, sometimes the patient's condition improves (mostly in summer), sometimes worsens (mostly in winter), is generally unpredictable.
Psoriasis does not make a person physically disabled, but it strikes a devastating blow to the patient's psyche, depriving him of adequate communication with others.
If you have psoriasis. . .
- Make sure the rash is really psoriasis.
- Don't worry.
- Try to analyze the events before the onset of the disease, it will help to avoid recurrences in the future.
- Self-medication is dangerous!
- Don't be fooled by expensive treatments, every psoriasis has its own treatment.
- Do not get sick, eliminate anxiety, get a favorable result. Your attitude is the first helper in overcoming the disease.
Psoriasis forms
Psoriasis of the scalp. Well-defined, pale pink, scaly patches appear on the scalp and no hair loss (hair loss in a limited area of the skin indicates another condition, such as ringworm).
Psoriasis of the nails(psoriatic onychodystrophy). The nails of the hands and feet are affected. It is characterized by discoloration of the nail plate and nail bed, the appearance of dots, spots, transverse lines, thickening of the skin under the nails, thickening and stratification of the plate, to the complete loss of nail plates.
Palmar-plantar psoriasis.Papules appear on the surface of the palms and soles, usually associated with psoriasis of the nails (to distinguish them from fungal diseases).
Guttate psoriasis.It is characterized by the appearance of numerous small circles on the patient's skin, raised above the surface of healthy skin, red or purple (up to purple), very dry, like drops, tears or small dots. It is mainly Buddha.
Exudative psoriasis.The scales on the surface of the papules turn yellow, are multi-layered and stick to each other. When such a papule is shaved, the moist, bright pink surface of the skin remains exposed.
Pustular psoriasis.Small bubbles of pus appear in different parts of the skin, the patient's general condition worsens and the body temperature rises.
Psoriatic erythroderma.Defeat of large areas of skin (sometimes on the entire surface of the body), inflammation manifests itself, the skin becomes bright pink, the patient feels a strong, unbearable itching and worsening of the general condition.
Arthropathic psoriasis.Not only the skin but also the small joints (hands, feet) are affected. There is pain in the joints when moving, the joints are limited in movement, edematous.
Isomorphic psoriasis or Koebner's 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, which coalesce during the development of the disease and form stable round or oval plaques of dark red color.
Inverted (intertriginous) psoriasis.An unusual shape that occurs under the mammary glands and in the groin area. The boards are smooth, red, with clear borders and surface maceration.
Erythrodermic psoriasis.Severe form, the surface of the skin is red, painful, the patient has a high fever, chills.
Complications of psoriasis
Psoriasis- It is clear that psoriasis is not just a skin disease, psoriasis is a systemic disease that affects not only the skin, but almost all body systems, so the following diseases occur in humans against the background of psoriasis:
- psoriatic arthritis;
- degeneration of nail plates;
- damage to the mucous membrane (mouth, gastrointestinal tract, urethra, bladder, etc. );
- eye damage;
- disorders of the liver;
- organic disorders of the central nervous system;
- heart damage (myocarditis, myocardial dystrophy, etc. );
- amiotrophy;
- lymphadenopathy.
Features of psoriasis in children
As a rule, psoriasis in children develops at the age of 4-8 years, the appearance of which is often a contagious disease (tonsillitis, measles, etc. ), stress, skin trauma, etc. It manifests itself primarily on the scalp, as well as on the skin of the face and groin. The most common in childhood are tears and exudative psoriasis.
Psoriasis treatment
Because it is very difficult to determine the cause of the disease, it is difficult to prescribe a single recipe to combat psoriasis. This disease is very individual and the approach to treatment should be completely individual.
Diet.In most cases, dietary tips are enough to stop the development of psoriasis. Foods that are traditionally considered allergens - citrus fruits, chocolate, eggs, honey, pepper, strawberries should be excluded. It is recommended to limit the consumption of sour, spicy, fatty foods (fat, fat), alcohol.
Strengthening agents.It is necessary to take multivitamins, drugs to strengthen the body's immune system and relieve nervous stress.
Puvotherapy.Application of special therapeutic substances to the skin, followed by activation by ultraviolet radiation.
Cryotherapy.Placement in a cell at a very low temperature.
Bioresonance therapy.Exposure to weak electromagnetic vibrations.
Ozone therapy.Gas treatment and use of ozonated cosmetics.
Hirudotherapy.Use of medicinal leech.
Spa treatment.This type of treatment is carried out very carefully in the spring, without exacerbation of the disease, because sometimes climate change can cause the opposite disease. Dead Sea sanatoriums for psoriasis (Israel), Baku, etc.
External treatment(ointments, creams, etc. ).
Systemic treatment(tablets, injections, etc. ).
Photochemotherapy.Direct exposure of the affected areas of the skin to ultraviolet rays is carried out with the help of special devices that irradiate only the necessary areas without touching healthy skin (this is important in the treatment of limited forms of psoriasis, such as nail psoriasis).
Traditional methods of treatment.Based on the therapeutic effect of medicinal plants (celandine, Kalanchoe, eucalyptus, honey, kombucha, etc. ).
Phytotherapy.Treatment with herbs.
Hypnotherapy.Hypnosis treatment.
Acupuncture.Restores both physical and mental condition of psoriasis sufferers.
Homeopathy.
Treatment of psoriasis with folk remedies.
Today you can easily find many articles on the treatment of psoriasis with folk remedies, there are actually many tools for treatment, some of which we will present to your attention.
Very good results, uses decoctions of herbs such as chicory, dandelion, parsley. For treatment are used ground roots of these plants, which are collected in the spring or fall themselves or purchased at a pharmacy.
Dill is useful for psoriasis. It is very useful to eat in any form available, and it is better to grind the seeds in a coffee grinder. In the morning you can prepare a decoction of fennel seeds: pour two tablespoons of fennel seeds in boiling water (0, 5 l), insist for an hour, and then the resulting source for 3-4 minutes a day for thirty minutes before eating.
Cleansing the liver and intestines can also help eliminate psoriasis. The easiest way to cleanse is a tablespoon of corn oil twice a day, along with pumpkin seeds, which you should eat a glass a day for a month.
Using acupuncture baths for about half an hour every day will help cleanse the skin. The preparation of the broth is simple: put spruce twigs in the bottom of a large saucepan or bucket, add celandine leaves, pour all of them with water, bring to a boil and steam on low heat for 20 minutes. . Then infuse the water for 2-3 hours and pour into the prepared bath. The water temperature should be 37-38 degrees.
You can use other herbs for the preparation of baths: mint, motherwort, chamomile, valerian, lemon balm, oregano, cumin seeds, hops.
You can use sea buckthorn oil both externally and internally to treat psoriasis.
The most popular psoriasis questions and answers.
Is psoriasis contagious?
Psoriasis is not contagious, but numerous 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 is no guarantee, only a stable remission is possible.
How much is the treatment on average?
It is practically impossible to calculate treatment costs due to strict individual treatment methods and treatment duration.
How is the diagnosis made?
Visual examination for fungal infection and pruritus to detect co-morbidities.
How does alcohol affect psoriasis patients?
Alcohol is harmful to the whole body due to its toxicity, what can we say about the changed skin.
Most patients who abuse alcohol have a seasonal loss during psoriasis and frequent exacerbations. The clinical course of the disease becomes more severe.
Thus, people with psoriasis are not recommended to drink even small amounts of alcohol.
How do stressful situations affect psoriasis?
The human nervous system is linked to brain activity. The brain controls all the body's activities, mental organs and human emotions. It has been found that the amount of adrenaline in the blood increases in people with negative emotions, which leads to the malfunction of the nervous system and therefore all internal organs. Therefore, 56. 6% of patients experience exacerbation of the disease under stressful conditions.
If a relative has psoriasis, how likely am I to have psoriasis?
1. 2% of psoriasis patients had no relatives. 5% of patients had sick relatives. One of the twins has psoriasis, while the other has psoriasis in 16% of cases when one of the parents is ill. If both parents and one of the twins are sick, the other has psoriasis in 50%, and if the twins are the same - 73%.
Practical advice for psoriasis patients
- Wear loose, breathable clothing.
- Protect your skin, avoid mechanical irritation.
- Do not wear too hot.
- If possible, avoid contact with caustic cleaners and solvents.
- Only mild soaps are allowed for body care while protecting the acidic layer of the skin.
- The shower or bath you take should not be hot and long. It is good to take a short and moderately hot shower.
- Try not to rub yourself too much with a towel when washing and with a towel when drying.
- Manage your feelings.
- Communicating with other patients can be an additional help.
- Exercise will help improve the condition, especially yoga is recommended.
- A balanced diet and a healthy intestinal microflora will improve the condition of your skin.
Rehabilitation of psoriasis patients
Rehabilitation of patients includes the following activities:
- elimination of side effects of the main treatment.
- stabilization of metabolic processes in the body.
- treatment of concomitant diseases.
- increases the body's resistance to inflammatory factors.
For a stable remission, you may need to change your lifestyle, work, and in some places even your place of residence (moving to rural, ecologically clean areas often maintains a stable remission). Communicating with people with the same disease will help to overcome difficulties together.
Life according to Hufeland
Christoph Wilhelm Hufeland, a prominent German physician, once said, "Fear, sadness, despair, melancholy, cowardice, jealousy, and hatred predominate among the short-lived effects. No one doubts that you can get sick from the thought of illness. Why don't you imagine yourself healthy to recover? "? "Maybe these wonderful words will enter your life firmly and help you to cope with the disease. Live according to Hufeland!