A complex systemic disease accompanied by skin problems is called psoriasis, the initial stage of the disease does not differ in specific symptoms. Therapeutic therapy gives the best results if carried out in a timely manner. Doctors say that in a healthy person, cell death occurs after a month. In a psoriasis patient, the skin renewal period is shortened to a few days.
What does the initial stage of psoriasis look like, photo
Although the disease is not contagious, it causes severe damage to the skin, nails and hair. Red rashes are clearly visible on the epidermis, initially small in size. After a while, papules appear at the site of inflammation, altered areas of a bright shade that will appear on the skin. The upper parts have silver scales or plates.
Initially, the papules do not bother the patient, and are rarely characterized by itching and slight peeling. At the initial stage, the affected area is not more than a few millimeters, and in the future the area may grow up to 10 cm.
Pearls can affect different parts of the human body, so it is worth paying attention to the symptoms in different places:
- Face. . . Early development of the disease indicates the presence of psoriatic plaques on the skin around the eyes, eyelids and eyebrows. The area of nasolabial folds can also be severely affected.
In rare cases, the disease can spread to the mucous membranes of the mouth, cheeks, tongue or lips. Some patients complain that papules also affect the lip contour. - Hair line. . . On the entire surface of the head there are large scaly spots, characterized by a large number of scales. They look like dandruff. In this case, the hair does not suffer from the disease, the pathology affects only the skin. Patients experience itching, constant scratching of the head. Red spots are often noted on the neck and ears.
- Hands. . . The space between the palms and the figures may be covered with a single papule with a light red color. Manifestations of the disease on the back are very rare. When there is a pathology at your fingertips, sensitivity problems are noted. Psoriasis often affects the nail plate.
- Elbows. . . At the onset of the disease, the patient sees single plaques with silver scales. Gradual degeneration occurs and a persistent area of affected skin appears.
Scales and a thin film easily comes out of it, after which you can feel a change in color pink. In some cases, there may be bleeding in the affected area. - Feet. . . Often, the patient's legs and back suffer from psoriasis, and the symptoms are similar to those of the elbows. In the presence of a solid lesion, there is also a symptom of raw blood.
Causes of the disease
Psoriasis is considered an abnormal reaction of the body to external stimuli. Causes the development of a pathological process that causes the skin to regenerate very quickly.
Recently, it is generally accepted that the disease is inherited. However, it is not based on one type of disease, but on several types. The reason for the development of psoriasis can be a failure of metabolic processes, problems with the endocrine system, neurological diseases, weakened immunity. However, it is clear that the pathology is not contagious.
There are no exact causes of the disease, but doctors have theories.
According to them, psoriasis is divided into 2 types:
- The disease is inherited due to a malfunction in the immune system. A similar form is found in most patients. Diagnosis usually occurs at an early age, before the age of 25.
- The disease is not associated with immune problems and cannot be inherited. In this condition, which occurs after 40 years, the affected area is the nails and joints.
According to doctors, patients with this disease should avoid the use of alcohol, sweets, salty and spicy foods. There is an improvement in the condition of the skin with the normalization of nutrition. Excessive heat or cold can cause a relapse.
Symptoms
Psoriasis is a systemic pathology that can only spread to the skin or nail plate. The spine, joints, tendons, endocrine and nervous systems often suffer from the disease. In addition, damage to the thyroid gland, kidneys and liver is noted.
Early symptoms of the disease:
- depression, apathy, depressed mood;
- constant fatigue, decreased performance;
- the general situation weakened.
Because it has a complex effect on the body, it began to be attributed to pathological psoriatic disease. The main manifestation is associated with damage to the skin, the growth of brightly colored papules on the epidermis. The affected area is scaly, itchy and causes obvious discomfort to the patient.
If the top layer of a papule, an inflamed area, is intentionally touched or removed, blood droplets may appear.
The initial stage of psoriasis in children, picture
The disease can manifest itself even in a baby, at first rash is noted on the skin wrinkles. A similar phenomenon is typical for children under 2 years of age. In addition, the pathology often develops where it comes into contact with the diaper.
Sometimes the disease is confused with diaper dermatitis, but in contrast, the pathological areas in psoriasis have clear borders and a brighter color.
Children over the age of 2 already have the same type of papule as adults. Problem areas are characterized by desquamation, the pathology often affects the limbs. The scalp is affected at an older age, similar problems can be found in a child after 10 years. From this point on, the symptoms are similar to those of psoriasis in adults.
Most cases of psoriasis in infants occur after transmission of a staphylococcal infection.
How it is treated
When psoriasis is detected at an early stage, basic treatment is not always required. Specialists often limit themselves to preventive measures.
The following methods are used to eliminate the manifestations of skin disease:
- Cryotherapy is a method of cold exposure to a pathological area;
- Plasmapheresis - cleansing of the blood;
- Ultraviolet therapy - the patient is given short-term sessions similar to visiting a solarium. To achieve greater effectiveness, special drugs (PUVA therapy) are prescribed.
It is noted that self-medication with ultraviolet light is prohibited. Because the calculation of the dosage may be incorrect. After all, a small dose of the drug can complicate the process of overdose. The same recommendations apply to sunbathing.
Today it is impossible to get rid of the disease completely. According to doctors, the body retains the memory of the transmitted disease, which can manifest itself in the presence of irritants. Because relapses often occur unexpectedly, patients need to register with a dermatologist.
Folk remedies
If the patient does not have an escape process, it is possible to stop the symptoms without the help of formal medicine. If you have an initial degree, there are recipes that can get rid of psoriasis.
How to get rid of the disease with folk recipes:
- To get the balm, you need 20 chicken eggs from local chickens. The product is boiled for 15 minutes after boiling. All that is required is an egg yolk, kneaded into a homogeneous gruel. The finished mass is thoroughly fried in a pan without adding oil.
The fire should be low, because the yolks should cook for about 45 minutes. The mixture is removed from the oven and squeezed from the gauze, the pressed oil lubricates the problem areas twice a day. - Papules are treated with freshly made juice from celandine. Such manipulation is carried out all summer, it is possible to repeat several seasons.
- To get a complex ointment, you need 10 grams of solid fat, 30 grams of fresh honey, 50 grams of maple resin, 10 grams of boric acid and fish oil, as well as protein from a chicken egg. The mixture is kept in a dark place and the papules are stained daily.