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Psoriasis treatment at an early stage when symptoms appear

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

Causes of the disease

How does the initial stage of psoriasis manifest itself

With psoriasis, the activity of several systems is disturbed at once: endocrine, immune, nervous.Doctors have not been able to fully clarify the causes of this disease and have not discovered a cure for psoriasis.

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

  1. Viral.Psoriasis can be caused by hereditary retroviruses.Many patients had changes in the peripheral lymph nodes, which may indicate the viral nature of the disease.
  2. Immunity.Weakened immunity and disruption of protective mechanisms at the cellular level create favorable conditions for the development of psoriasis.Among the causes of the disease is autoimmune aggression, a process in which lymphocytes begin to attack the body's own healthy cells.
  3. Infectious.Many researchers have searched for the causative agents of psoriasis.Epidermophytons, spirochetes and streptococci were suspected, but all hypotheses remained false.However, scientists have discovered that infectious diseases: ARVI, flu, sore throat are a trigger mechanism in the development of psoriasis.In 90% of cases, this disease is accompanied by tonsillitis.
  4. Genetic.Psoriasis is passed from parents to children.60% of patients have relatives suffering from this skin disease.If a mother or father is diagnosed with psoriasis, the risk of such a disease in a child increases by 25%, and if both parents are sick - by 60%.
  5. Metabolic.Metabolic disorders (lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals) can cause psoriasis.Patients often experience disorders 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 are formed over time - red or bright pink areas that protrude above the skin.They are covered with silver scales (plates).

symptoms of the initial stage of psoriasis

Papules itch a little or do not bother you at all, peeling is not felt.Initially, the size of the affected skin areas is 1-2 millimeters, over time, their size is estimated to be 10 centimeters or more.

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

  • Above the head.The scalp is covered with red, scaly patches with numerous dandruff-like scales.Hair is not involved in the pathological process.Patients feel itching.Skin lesions can spread to the neck and behind the ears.
  • On the face.At the initial stage, psoriatic plaques are formed on the skin around the eyes, eyelids, nasolabial folds and eyebrows.Sometimes psoriasis affects the mucous membranes of the mouth, cheeks, lips, tongue, and a little more often the contour of the lips.
  • in my armsSingle red papules appear on the palms and between the fingers.The back of the hand is less affected.If spots form on the tips of the fingers, sensitivity is lost over time.Psoriasis can spread to the nails.
  • In the elbows.In the initial stage, single elements of psoriasis covered with silvery scales appear.Then they become a persistently affected area of the skin, from which the scales and thin layer are easily removed.After this action, the affected area becomes 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 those of psoriasis of the elbow: at the initial stage, small lesions that grow to large areas appear and the symptom of blood dew is observed.

How and with what to treat psoriasis in the initial stage

early stage psoriasis treatment

Cure Psoriasis Forever - How Realistic Is It?Unfortunately, the answer so far has been disappointing - this autoimmune disease can be corrected, but not completely cured.

Psoriasis treatment 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 drug treatment.There are also grandmother's treatments, but they do not give stable results.

Hypoallergenic diet

Psoriasis sufferers of various types should learn the basics of an alkaline diet.Patients should eat foods that alkalize the internal environment.Their share should be 65-75%, the part of acidic food should be 25-35%.

General recommendations:

  • One third of the diet is unprocessed vegetables and fruits.Include beets, cabbage, carrots, greens, cucumbers, onions, garlic and celery in the menu.
  • Another third of the daily menu for psoriasis is a limited amount of complex carbohydrates and 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 in the menu.
  • Drink at least 7-10 glasses of clean water a day.Alcohol is prohibited.
  • Avoid citrus fruits, fatty dairy products and meat, chocolate and red foods for effective treatment.Use honey sparingly.
  • It is important to exclude sweets, spicy, smoked and sour foods from the diet, because they have a bad effect on the skin.The amount of salt should be minimized.

Drug therapy

Psoriasis treatment at the initial stage is successful by prescribing drugs.They have several groups.

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

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

Pills.Drug treatment of psoriasis is mostly used to fight the advanced stage.

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

The complex uses:

  • vitamins;
  • fatty acids;
  • hepatoprotectors;
  • immunomodulators;
  • antiallergic substances;
  • drugs to remove toxins from the intestines.

Physiotherapy

What is psoriasis and how can it be treated?Complexity of therapy is important.In the initial stage of psoriasis, this means proper nutrition, the use of local drugs and treatment with physiotherapeutic procedures.The latter are aimed at:

physiotherapy as a method of psoriasis treatment
  • decrease in excitability of the central nervous system;
  • normalization of the patient's psychological condition;
  • reduction of itching;
  • acceleration of resorption of psoriatic papules.

Electrosleep:

  1. An excellent procedure with a calming effect.
  2. Due to the complete recovery of the body, papules decrease in size and the disease goes into remission.
  3. A patient with psoriasis should undergo 8-10 procedures lasting 20-60 minutes.
  4. In the first sessions, patients are put into shallow sleep, and then into deep sleep.

X-ray therapy:

  1. The affected areas of the skin are treated with X-rays, which accelerates the resorption process of psoriasis plaques.
  2. The treatment method involves the use of soft X-rays.
  3. One 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 vibration at a frequency of 800-3000 kHz.
  2. The procedure relieves inflammation, itching and pain, reduces sensitivity to allergens and kills bacteria.
  3. The cycle of procedures includes 8-14 sessions, each lasting a quarter of an hour.

Other effective physiotherapy methods against psoriasis include cryotherapy, magnetic field immersion, current therapy and laser.Treatment of psoriasis at home can be accompanied by taking a bath with sea salt (5 g of salt per 1 liter of water, temperature - 37-38 ° C, duration 15 minutes, 15-20 daily sessions).With the onset of the disease, it is important to go to sanatoriums and participate in health programs.

Ultraviolet radiation

Psoriasis is effectively treated by treating the affected areas of the skin with ultraviolet rays.The wavelength should be 311-313 nm, but the specialist may recommend a different spectrum of radiation.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 result of the treatment, the patient is exposed to 25 radiations, 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 stage of psoriasis, you can use folk recipes:

  1. Treatment with chicken egg oil.You need 20 local eggs to buy half a cup of product.After boiling, cook the product for 15 minutes.You will need the yolk.Form them into a paste and fry in a pan without oil for 45 minutes on low heat.Transfer the prepared mass to the cheese and press.Apply the oil to 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 resin, 20 grams of oil or petroleum jelly, 10 grams of boric acid, 30 grams of honey, 1 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 the affected skin areas with fresh juice from the roots.Initially, this should be done daily throughout the summer for three consecutive seasons.

Features of treatment in children

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

Using tar-sulfur or salicylic ointment, the top layer of psoriasis plaques is removed.To do this, apply a bandage to the skin soaked in the active agent, which is removed after 3-5 hours.Then the child should take a bath with a thread - this will help to remove the crusts painlessly.The last stage of 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 parts of the skin of the body.

If you see a rash like the one in the picture, see a dermatologist.It is not necessary to hope in vain that the problem will be solved by itself.

This skin disease is complex and requires prompt and thorough 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.