Effective treatment of psoriasis: a number of measures

Psoriasis is a very unpleasant skin disease and brings a lot of discomfort to the patient who does not have the chance to get it.In addition to the very unaesthetic appearance of the skin, the patient constantly experiences many other unpleasant sensations.Yes, the disease is not fatal, but the patient often has to radically change his habits and lifestyle.

Unfortunately, even today, it is simply not possible to completely cure psoriasis.However, there are many techniques and treatments that can greatly help and greatly alleviate the patient's suffering.

The best effect can be achieved by using complex therapy, where they try to affect the disease from different angles.For this, various treatment methods are combined.In today's material, we will consider in more detail how to properly carry out the complex treatment of psoriasis and what it can include, as well as what points should be taken into account.

Factors to consider when choosing treatment

First of all, let us remind you that you should never self-medicate!Even if you are completely sure of your strength and abilities, it is still better to consult a professional dermatologist.It will be better this way.

Before prescribing treatment, the doctor will consider the following factors:

• age and sex of the patient - the older, the more difficult the treatment of the disease;
• hereditary factors - the risk of getting sick increases when parents or close relatives also suffer from psoriasis;
• the stage of the disease - the later you contact a specialist, the more difficult the treatment will be;
• the severity of the disease - when psoriasis is mild, it is easier to fight;
• the form of the course and the affected parts of the body - the more severe it is, the more difficult it is to choose an effective treatment;
• possible allergic reactions - in this case, not every drug can be taken;
• workplace and type - some enterprises have very unfavorable working conditions, which have a very negative effect on the general state of health and the development of psoriasis;
• residential area - if you live in an area with highly polluted air, this has a negative effect on the reception of various diseases, and psoriasis develops more intensively;
• the presence of bad habits - regular smoking and drinking alcohol affects the internal organs, which increases the risk of psoriasis;
• accompanying diseases - if you suffer from certain diseases of internal organs, psoriasis can be a complication.

You will not be able to correctly identify all the factors on your own.If you start to self-medicate, it is fraught with serious complications.Therefore, in order to determine all other factors, a specialist dermatologist will definitely prescribe the necessary tests for you and only then prescribe the treatment.

A complex of measures for the treatment of psoriasis

To make psoriasis treatment at home as effective as possible, a different set of measures is often used.Within their framework, different drugs affecting different body systems are used simultaneously.Thus, the treatment regimen may include:

• external treatment— various creams, ointments to affect the skin and eliminate the external symptoms of the disease;
• systemic drugs- tablets, mixtures that affect the internal organs and fight the disease from the inside;
• physiotherapeutic procedures- to reduce inflammatory processes - laser and cryotherapy, acupressure, ultraviolet radiation;

• spa treatment- therapeutic procedures, for example, leeches, mud baths, as well as fresh air, since resorts are usually located in an ecologically clean area;
• special diet- exclude foods that can harm the gastrointestinal tract, such as fried, spicy, salty and acidic foods.

In fact, there are many treatment methods.Let's consider each method of the complex of therapeutic measures in more detail.

External treatment

In fact, how does psoriasis begin to develop?First, the function of the epidermis - the horny layer of the skin - is disturbed.Because of this, the skin no longer receives the necessary amount of moisture and becomes very dry.Gradually, dryness and flaking intensifies, and psoriatic plaques form because the particles of dead skin do not have time to be removed.All this is accompanied by itching and inflammation.During periods of exacerbation, they do not decrease either day or night.

To eliminate all these symptoms, drugs are prescribed for the external treatment of psoriasis.They are also strictly individually defined.For what purposes are external preparations used?

1. Relieve pain, reduce swelling, reduce peeling, and improve appearance by reducing rashes and reducing the number of psoriatic plaques.
2. Minimize the impact of various external factors.
3. Affect the foci of the disease as soon as possible and bring quick relief.

External preparations for psoriasis include ointments, creams, lotions, gels and other preparations.All are divided into two main groups: hormonal and non-hormonal.Let's look at each group separately.

1. Non-hormonal drugs.The name speaks for itself - the drugs do not contain hormonal components.It acts on the epidermis and quickly cleans dead skin layers, disinfects damaged areas, has an antiviral and antimicrobial effect, and also moisturizes the skin qualitatively and increases its elasticity.Such preparations contain beeswax, natural oils and other natural substances, as well as salicylic acid, dithranol, sulfur, urea and other substances.They have a number of excellent properties and act very quickly and effectively on areas of the skin affected by psoriasis.
2. Hormonal drugs.They contain a certain amount of synthetic hormones of the corticosteroid group.Many experts prefer them because they provide the desired effect almost immediately, literally in a few minutes, due to the presence of hormones.However, unlike non-hormonal drugs, such drugs should be used with caution.First, if you delay the therapy a little, it can lead to hormonal imbalance and, as a result, serious complications.Second, if you suddenly stop taking the drug, a "withdrawal effect" can occur, in which the symptoms not only return, but also intensify.

When and how to choose the right group of drugs?Which drugs are better to use?

1. In the progressive stage, ointments with salicylic acid, as well as anti-inflammatory hormonal ointments, are most often used.Naturally, first, attempts will be made to obtain the desired effect with drugs with a weaker concentration of the active substance.If there is no effect, stronger ones are used.These drugs contain higher doses of fluoride.In most cases, patients feel positive dynamics within two weeks after starting regular use.
2. Medicines without chlorine and fluorine are used for the treatment of elderly people and children, which significantly reduces the number of possible allergic reactions.These drugs are relatively new, they appeared on the pharmaceutical market only a few years ago, but they are becoming more and more popular.
3. Detranol-based ointments and creams have a quick and long-lasting effect when used.Starting treatment involves the appointment of minimal doses with a gradual increase.Medicines are primarily aimed at reducing inflammation.However, other adverse reactions such as swelling, itching and redness may occur, which somewhat limits the scope of use of drugs in this group against the background of similar symptoms of psoriasis.
4. One of the new drugs is a drug that directly affects the causes of psoriasis.Its main active ingredient is calcipotriol, which inhibits the development of pathogenic processes.After just two months, the general condition of the skin improves significantly, the number of inflamed and damaged areas, as well as peeling decreases.It is interesting that in most cases there are no side effects typical of other medicines for psoriasis.There are cases where one course of treatment is enough for remission lasting up to a year.The strongest effect is achieved when the treatment is carried out with an integrated approach, and the effect occurs in combination with other means, in most cases with physiotherapeutic procedures.

We would like to inform you that it is not recommended to use drugs for a long time, because addiction can occur.As a result, the effectiveness of treatment decreases significantly.

Systemic drugs

As already mentioned, one of the possible causes of psoriasis is diseases of internal organs.Accordingly, to get rid of psoriasis, you need to take drugs that can help in the treatment regimen for diseases of the internal organs.These can be tablets, injections, IV and other drugs, which must be selected individually.What therapy can be prescribed for psoriasis?

1. Anti-inflammatory drugs will eliminate inflammation and reduce the effect of various viruses and microbes.A comprehensive treatment regimen is often used for psoriasis.
2. Antiallergic drugs.Since allergies often make psoriasis symptoms worse, these medications can help significantly.
3. Antipsoriatic drugs.They act in the process of skin regeneration, normalize the life cycle of its cells, and also eliminate the side effects of the disease.
4. Antifungal drugs.Since the fungal infection significantly complicates the course of psoriasis, it is very important to fight it effectively.
5. Drugs that fight the pathological formation of new cells without a specific purpose.Over time, in the absence of a treatment regimen, such cells can accumulate in large numbers in the body.

Depending on the complexity of the condition and the degree of damage to other organs, other, stronger drugs may be used.However, despite the good effect, you should not abuse them, because the side effects can be very serious.

Physiotherapy procedures

Although it is not possible to treat psoriasis only with physiotherapeutic procedures, with the right choice, they can increase the effect of drugs and speed up the healing process in the final stage of complex treatment.What procedures are prescribed for complex treatment of psoriasis?

1. Ultraviolet radiation or phototherapy.A special agent that enhances the body's perception of ultraviolet radiation is prescribed, after which the surface of the skin affected by psoriasis is irradiated with ultraviolet waves of a certain length.
2. Laser therapy.It is interesting that the laser waves affect only the diseased skin without affecting healthy tissues.
3. Cryotherapy.Liquid air, nitrogen or helium, with a temperature of up to -296 degrees, is applied for a short time to the damaged areas of the body surface.
4. Ichthyotherapy.Affected areas are treated with a special type of fish.
5. Hirudotherapy is a treatment using leeches.

6. Therapeutic baths using soothing and anti-inflammatory herbs such as chamomile or celandine, as well as starch and flaxseed.
7. Acupuncture.It is true that you should be careful when choosing a specialist, because an incorrectly performed procedure can lead to unexpected consequences and can be treated for a long time.

Spa treatment

A visit to a sanatorium or spa can significantly improve the patient's well-being.True, they are sent there only in the final, regressive stage of the disease, as a last resort of complex therapy.In such an institution, in addition to the appointment of various procedures for the patient, the opportunity to take a break from daily cares and a more favorable environmental environment further contribute to recovery.

In addition to the prescription of traditional medicines, the sanatorium or resort will definitely provide dietary food, physical therapy, as well as therapeutic baths and procedures.Depending on the location, hydrogen sulfide, silicon, radon, iodine-bromine and other baths may be offered in the sanatorium.A good sanatorium will fill you with energy for months.

The result

Complex therapy is most often used to treat psoriasis.Only an integrated approach can achieve good results, because any type of individual treatment will be ineffective, especially in the later stage of treatment.