How psoriasis begins: symptoms, photos, treatment

Psoriasis is one of the most common skin pathologies.It can occur in patients of any age.The etiology of the disease has not yet been fully determined, so it is impossible to completely cure psoriasis.Therefore, it is very important to recognize it at the initial stage of development.In this article, we will consider what psoriasis is, how it manifests itself and how to treat it.

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a polyetiological skin disease manifested by a monomorphic rash. Pathology becomes chronic.Psoriasis occurs in waves, periods of relapse and remission are possible.

Relapse due to lack of adequate treatment, alcohol abuse, stress, etc.may cause.In both adults and children, the rash spreads gradually, covering more and more areas of the skin.Psoriasis is characterized by the formation of raised, reddish, dry patches with a scaly, silvery-white surface.This rash is called "psoriatic plaques".

Psoriasis is often observed in the area of elbows and knees, hips, that is, places where there is the most pressure and friction.In some cases, the rash occurs on the scalp, palms, soles and external genitalia.Psoriatic plaques on the face are very rare.

Reasons

Many people wonder if psoriasis is contagious to others.The pathology is not contagious, that is, it is not transmitted to others.Causes of psoriasis include:

1. Hereditary predisposition.
2. Endocrine diseases (diabetes, thyroid gland dysfunction).
3. Stress, neuropsychological overstrain.
4. Parasitic infections (limbliosis, ascariasis, pork or cattle tapeworm infection).
5. Metabolic pathologies (silicon deficiency is especially dangerous).
6. Tendency to allergies.
7. Infectious diseases of viral nature.
8. Weak immune system.
9. Long-term use of drugs.

In most cases, psoriasis makes itself felt between the ages of 15 and 30 for one or more reasons. According to medical statistics, more than 60% of psoriasis patients have relatives suffering from this disease.

Psoriasis symptoms in the initial stage

To understand how psoriasis begins, you need to familiarize yourself with the main symptoms of the disease.You should be careful:

• the appearance of bright-colored skin rashes with clearly visible edges (in most cases, they appear at the site of injury - burns, cuts, frostbite);
• appearance of peeling in the central part of the plate;
• itching of psoriatic formations (due to weakened immunity, it manifests itself in only half of cases);
• swelling and inflammation in the area where the rash appears.

At first, the rash is very small, about the size of a pinhead.They have a hemispherical shape and a smooth shiny surface.After a few days, the rash grows and is covered with light scales that are easily separated.When the plaque is scraped off, drops of blood appear on its surface, which indicates exact bleeding.

Sometimes psoriasis can be complicated by exudative phenomena (serous fluid).The scales absorb this exudate and become a rough crust.If you remove it, there are wet spots underneath.Such events are dangerous due to the addition of secondary bacterial infection.

As a rule, psoriasis in the early stage lasts 2-3 weeks. If left untreated, the plaques grow up to 5-7 cm, merge and form whole conglomerates covering large areas of the skin.

What does psoriasis look like in the early stages?

Now let's see what psoriasis looks like at the beginning of its development in different places.We present the relevant photos for ease of understanding.

1. Feet.The disease usually begins with a single small rash located on the knees and feet, but can also be observed on any surface of the feet.

2. Elbows.In most cases, a plaque-type psoriasis appears in this place, characterized by small rashes with very severe peeling.The skin on the elbows becomes rough.

3. Hands.Psoriasis in this area suddenly appears as a small rash that many people mistake for an allergy.Only after the appearance of dry scales, people consult a doctor.Often rashes are localized between the fingers of the palm.

4. Head.Psoriasis often affects the scalp, ear area, and back of the head.The rash in this area is characterized by moist scales and is almost always itchy.

5. face.The rash affects the nasolabial folds, eyelids, eyebrows and eyes.This form of psoriasis is considered atypical.

6. Nails.Psoriasis on the nails is more like a fungal disease.First, longitudinal stripes or dots appear on the edge of the nails, and then they spread to the roots.At the same time, the nail plate itself becomes dull and thick.

Treatment of psoriasis

Therapy should begin with a visit to a dermatologist. In no case should you self-medicate.Psoriasis treatment at the initial stage should be comprehensive.Currently, new treatment methods have been developed that help to completely get rid of scaly rashes, although they do not completely cure the disease itself.During therapy, it is necessary to exclude all factors that cause exacerbation of the pathology, change the diet and follow a special diet.

Drug therapy

Treatment tactics for psoriasis in the early stages gradually change.If earlier general hormonal drugs were prescribed, now local agents are widely used.

The following ointments provide good relief from psoriasis manifestations:

1. Keratolytic and moisturizing.
2. Vegetables.
3. Glucocorticoid.
4. Cytostatic.
5. It is based on solid oil.
6. Oil-based.

The doctor can also prescribe sedatives, antihistamines for severe itching, immunomodulators and vitamin-mineral complexes.Treatment should include physical therapy.The following methods are widely used:

• paraffin baths;
• PUVA therapy;
• ultraviolet radiation;
• sulphide and radon baths.

Electrosleep and magnetic laser therapy have beneficial effects.Cryotherapy (cold treatment) and hirudotherapy (leech treatment) are gaining popularity.

When treating psoriasis on the head, you should not comb the skin.The head should be washed daily with medicated shampoos containing zinc, tar and selenium sulfide.

Treatment at home

Before using any prescription, you should consult your doctor to avoid complications. Treatment with traditional medicine is primarily aimed at strengthening the immune system and eliminating the inflammatory process.Therefore, teas with vitamins - rose hip, lemon, viburnum, raspberry, chamomile, etc.it is necessary to drink decoctions. It is advisable to add honey to herbal teas.

The most effective home remedies include:

1. Celandine.It relieves inflammation well and soothes the skin.Boards should be lubricated with the juice of this plant every day.
2. Hydrogen peroxide.To begin, dilute the peroxide with water in a ratio of 1: 3 and use the solution to lubricate psoriatic rashes for disinfection.Use before applying ointments or lotions.
3. Linseed oil.It perfectly removes inflammation and heals the skin.Apply to the affected area twice a day.
4. Baking soda.It neutralizes the acidity of the skin, which increases with psoriasis.
5. Solid fat.It helps very well at the beginning of the disease.Lubricate the affected areas before going to bed.

Prevention and recommendations

Prevention is necessary to reduce the risk of psoriasis. Follow these instructions:

• moisturize your skin regularly with creams;
• burns, scratches, bites, etc.prevent skin damage in the form of;
• strengthen your immune system, do sports and walk more in the fresh air;
• giving up bad habits (smoking, drinking alcohol);
• Take only medicines prescribed by your doctor.

It is important to mention separately about a special diet for psoriasis. This helps to achieve remission faster and reduces the duration of relapses of the disease.The table below contains a list of permitted, prohibited and restricted products.

Products	Allowed	Limited use	It is forbidden
Fish and meat	turkey, chicken, rabbit, lean river fish	lean beef and lamb	pork, sea fish
Grain and flour products	oatmeal, buckwheat, millet, pearl barley, corn, wheat flakes	rice	semolina, puff pastry, baked goods from wheat flour, bread
Dairy products	low-fat cottage cheese, skim milk	kefir, fermented baked milk, sour cream	cheese
Vegetables	carrots, broccoli, cucumber, asparagus, lettuce, green beans	corn, pumpkin	bell pepper, tomato, potato, eggplant
Fruits and berries	kiwi, pineapple, mango, grape, nectarine, cherry	plum, blueberry, currant, cranberry, avocado	strawberry, citrus, red apple
nuts	almond	pine nuts	everybody
Sweets	dried apricots, raisins, dates	Honey	chocolate, sweets and other confectionery
spices	dill, parsley, green onion	horseradish, garlic, onion	pepper, cloves, nutmeg
Oils	sunflower, olive, cotton, corn	butter	spread, margarine
Drinks	herbal teas, juices, compotes	green tea	black tea, coffee, carbonated drinks, alcohol

Do not forget about the drinking regime.You need to drink 1.5-2 liters of drinking water per day.

Psoriasis is a very unpleasant skin disease that causes a lot of discomfort.It cannot be completely eliminated, but a stable remission can be achieved with a competent approach to treatment.To do this, you should contact a dermatologist.Psoriasis responds well to drug therapy in the early stages.You should not treat yourself, because this will only worsen the course of the disease.