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Treatment of early stage psoriasis when symptoms occur

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

Causes of the disease

How the initial stage of psoriasis manifests itself

With psoriasis, the functioning of several systems is disturbed at once: endocrine, immune, nervous.Doctors have not completely discovered the causes of this disease, nor have they invented a cure for psoriasis.

Experts present the following hypotheses for the development of the disease:

  1. Viral.The causative agent of psoriasis can be inherited retroviruses.Many patients presented changes in peripheral lymph nodes, which may indicate the viral nature of the disease.
  2. Immune.With the weakening of immunity and disruption of protective mechanisms at the cellular level, favorable conditions arise for the progression 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 looked for the causative agents of psoriasis.Epidermophytes, spirochetes, and streptococci were suspected, but all assumptions remained incorrect.However, scientists have found that infectious diseases: ARVI, flu, sore throat are the triggering mechanism for the development of psoriasis.In 90% of cases, this disease is accompanied by tonsillitis.
  4. Genetic.Psoriasis is passed on to a child from their parents.60% of patients have relatives who suffer from this skin disease.If a mother or father is diagnosed with psoriasis, the risk of this disease in a child increases by 25%, if both parents are sick - by 60%.
  5. Metabolic.Metabolic disorders (lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals) can cause psoriasis.Patients often experience disturbances in the functioning 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, over time, papules form - areas of bright red or pink color that protrude above the skin.On top they are covered with silvery scales (plates).

symptoms of early stage psoriasis

The papules may be a little itchy or not bothersome at all, the peeling is not noticeable.At first, the size of the affected areas of the skin is 1 to 2 millimeters;over time, its size is estimated to be 10 centimeters or more.

Early stage of psoriasis: which areas of the body can the disease affect?The main symptoms of the disease in different localizations:

  • In the head.The scalp is covered in red, scaly patches with a large number of scales that resemble dandruff.Hair is not involved in the pathological process.Patients experience itching.Skin lesions can spread to the neck and behind the ears.
  • In the face.In the initial phase, psoriatic plaques form on the skin around the eyes, eyelids, nasolabial folds and eyebrows.Occasionally, psoriasis affects the mucous membranes of the mouth, cheeks, lips, tongue and, somewhat more frequently, the lip contour.
  • In my arms.Single red papules appear on the palms and between the fingers.The back of the hand is affected much less frequently.If spots form on the fingertips, sensitivity will be lost over time.Psoriasis can spread to the nails.
  • On the elbows.At the initial stage, unique elements of psoriasis appear, covered with silvery scales.Then they turn into a continuous area of affected skin, from which scales and thin film are easily removed.After this action, the affected area takes on a reddish-pink color and drops of blood appear.
  • On my feet.The skin on the foot and back of the leg suffers.The symptoms are similar to those of psoriasis of the elbow: in the initial phase, small lesions appear that grow in large areas and a symptom of blood dew is observed.

How and with what to treat psoriasis in the initial phase

early stage psoriasis treatment

Cure psoriasis forever – how realistic is that?Unfortunately, the answer so far is disappointing - this autoimmune disease can be fixed, but it is impossible to completely get rid of it.

Treatment of psoriasis at the initial stage gives excellent results and allows you to eliminate visible manifestations of the pathology.Traditional medicine uses ointments, creams, solutions, therapeutic ultraviolet irradiation and systemic drug treatment.There are also grandmother's remedies, but they do not give a stable result.

Hypoallergenic diet

Patients with different types of psoriasis need to learn the basics of an alkaline diet.Patients need to eat foods that alkalize the internal environment.Their share should be 65-75%, the share of acidic foods should be 25-35%.

General recommendations:

  • One third of the diet is made up of unprocessed fruits and vegetables.Include beets, cabbage, carrots, herbs, cucumbers, onions, garlic and celery in your menu.
  • Another third of the daily menu for psoriasis consists of complex carbohydrates and natural sweets in limited quantities.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 to 10 glasses of clean water a day.Alcohol is prohibited.
  • For effective treatment, avoid citrus fruits, fatty dairy products and meat, chocolate and red foods.Use honey to a minimum.
  • It is important to exclude sweets, spicy, smoked and acidic foods from the diet, as they harm the skin.The amount of salt should be kept to a minimum.

Drug therapy

Treatment of psoriasis in the initial phase is successful with prescription medications.There are several groups of them.

Local preparations: creams and ointments.The medicines consist of water, emulsifier and oil.They are sufficient to treat the initial phase of psoriasis.

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

Pills.Treatment of psoriasis with medication is most often used to combat the advanced stage.

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

The complex uses:

  • vitamins;
  • fatty acids;
  • hepatoprotectors;
  • immunomodulators;
  • antiallergic agents;
  • medicines to remove toxins from the intestine.

Physiotherapy

What is psoriasis and how to treat it?The complexity of the therapy is important.In the initial phase of psoriasis, this means adequate nutrition, use of local medications and treatment with physiotherapeutic procedures.The latter are intended for:

physiotherapy as a method of treating psoriasis
  • decreased excitability of the central nervous system;
  • normalization of the patient's psychological state;
  • reduction of itching;
  • acceleration of resorption of psoriatic papules.

Electrosleep:

  1. An excellent procedure with a calming effect.
  2. Thanks to the complete restoration of the body, the papules decrease in size and the disease goes into remission.
  3. A patient with psoriasis needs to undergo 8 to 10 procedures lasting 20 to 60 minutes.
  4. In the first sessions, patients are immersed in superficial sleep and then transition into deep sleep.

X-ray therapy:

  1. The affected areas of the skin are treated with X-rays, which accelerate the process of resorption 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 vibrations at a frequency of 800-3000 kHz.
  2. The procedure eliminates inflammation, itching and pain, reduces sensitivity to allergens and kills bacteria.
  3. The cycle of procedures covers 8 to 14 sessions, each lasting a quarter of an hour.

Among other effective physiotherapeutic methods against psoriasis, it is worth highlighting cryotherapy, immersion in a magnetic field, current treatment and laser.Treatment of psoriasis at home can be accompanied by baths with sea salt (5 g of salt per 1 liter of water, temperature - 37-38 ° C, duration 15 minutes, 15-20 sessions daily).When the disease appears, it is important to visit sanatoriums and participate in health programs.

Ultraviolet irradiation

Psoriasis is treated effectively by treating the affected areas of the skin with ultraviolet light.The wavelength should be 311-313 nm, but a specialist may recommend a different radiation spectrum.The patient is immersed in a special chamber equipped with ultraviolet lamps.Before that, he takes photosensitizing medications that increase the effectiveness of the treatment.An effective method of UV therapy is PUVA therapy.The wavelength is 320-400 nm.To obtain a good treatment result, the patient is subjected to 25 irradiations, with which 80% of the affected areas disappear.

Effective folk remedies for home treatment

treatment of the initial stage of psoriasis at home

At the initial stage of psoriasis, you can use popular recipes:

  1. Treatment with chicken egg oil.To get half a glass of the product, you will need 20 domestic eggs.Cook the product for 15 minutes after boiling.You will need gems.Knead until it forms a paste and fry in a frying pan without oil over low heat for 45 minutes.Transfer the prepared mass to cheesecloth and squeeze.Apply the oil to the affected areas 1 to 2 times a day until the psoriasis symptoms are completely eliminated.
  2. Treatment of the initial phase with complex ointment for psoriasis.Ingredients: 50 grams of birch tar, 20 grams of grease or petroleum jelly, 10 grams of boric acid, 30 grams of honey, 1 chicken 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 areas of the skin with fresh juice from the roots.In the initial phase, this should be done daily throughout the summer for three consecutive seasons.

Features of treatment in children

Do not use folk remedies on 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 full examination and treatment.If the disease does not spread much, children are prescribed topical skin ointments and creams: keratolytics and anti-inflammatories.

Using sulfur tar 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 string - it will help remove the scabs without pain.The last stage of treatment is the application of glucocorticoid preparations to the skin in the dosage prescribed by the doctor.Children are given 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 areas of the body's skin.

If you notice a rash like the one in the photo, hurry to see a dermatologist.There is no need to wait in vain for the problem to be resolved on its own.

This skin disease is complex and requires quick and comprehensive treatment.The sooner a person seeks a specialist, the more favorable the result will be.

Successful therapy leads to rapid remission and restoration of quality of life.