The first signs of psoriasis

Knowing how psoriasis starts, a person will be able to quickly focus on the process of removing it, which will help to solve the problem as quickly as possible.

Regardless of the localization of the skin disease, the problem manifests to approximately the same extent and has the same symptomatic features.

Identifying the deterioration of the skin condition at an early stage of this process will help avoid significant discomfort, the spread of the rash to other parts of the body, severe itching and other unpleasant manifestations of this type of dermatological problems.

In the photo, this problem is similar to the usual allergic reaction or dermatitis, but the causes of its appearance lie much deeper.

Therefore, the signs and symptoms of the initial stage of psoriasis development should be known to everyone.

photographs of the first symptoms of psoriasis

What is it, where does it originate, what does it look like

A large number of types of dermatological diseases are a factor that does not allow an ordinary person to determine the specific meaning of the problem for the first time. The initial stage of psoriasis does not differ much from the usual allergic reaction, dermatitis, seborrhea.

The main places of localization of problems of this nature are called by medical staff:

  • scalp;
  • arm and elbow area;
  • the area of the front of the head;
  • legs and back.
symptoms of psoriasis on the elbows

The manifestation of psoriasis at an early stage always affects the affected subjects in the same way.

The photo of the problem, which has not yet turned into a more severe form, does not provoke sharply negative emotions, but it clearly shows that everything is not right with the human body.

This skin disease, the signs of which should be considered in more detail, is determined by the following factors:

  • the appearance of small papules that look like pimples, which do not touch in any way;
  • small, light plates or scales protrude on each papule;
  • after removing one of these plaques, the skin becomes red, takes on an unnatural glow, spots appear;
  • after chemical or mechanical damage to the affected area, the focus of inflammation increases significantly.

Signs of this nature clearly indicate that the treatment of a dermatological disease should be carried out immediately, as it is much more inconvenient to remove a neglected problem.

Causes of the problem

An attack of psoriasis is a factor that always leads to more serious consequences, the spread of the disease to larger areas of the skin, discomfort and the development of all other forms of this disease.

The reasons that psoriasis of the initial form manifests itself on the human body are considered by qualified doctors as the following factors:

nervous breakdown as a cause of psoriasis
  • a sharp decrease in immunity due to external factors and prolonged use of strong drugs;
  • genetic predisposition to this dermatological pathology;
  • constant stressful situations, nervous breakdowns;
  • long-term work with strong chemicals, smoking and alcohol abuse;
  • lack of all necessary vitamins and minerals in the human body.

Based on the above reasons, the victim should be prescribed treatment. Medical recommendations are individual in nature, because the elimination of the problem must take into account the sex, age and individual characteristics of each individual organism.

External signs of manifestation of psoriasis in the initial stage, which can be seen in the photo, always accompany the symptoms characteristic of this type of disease - itching, peeling skin, rarely unpleasant odor, the appearance of foci of inflammation, bloody cracks.

Initial treatment

Given the symptoms and signs of skin diseases in this category, doctors recommend an extremely complex treatment. This conclusion is relevant both in the early phase of the inflammatory process and in more serious manifestations of the disease.

The initial form of the disease such as psoriasis in the photo does not look very aesthetically attractive, and in order to eliminate its signs and symptoms, a person should undergo the following treatment:

  • taking anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, regenerative drugs;
  • use of ointments, sprays, lotions;
  • taking vitamin complexes;
  • prevention of stressful situations, special diet, strict adherence to the rules of personal hygiene.

Without a medical recommendation, if a person has a problem of this form, you should not use medications on your own that only remove the symptoms and signs of the disease.

Skin redness and rash are an external indicator of the problem, and it is an internal factor that is considered to be the initial stage of its onset.

The initial stage problem has the ability to manifest on any part of the body. Given this fact, a person should carefully monitor their condition so as not to miss the beginning of the problem, recognize its initial form, check the external signs with already present photographs.

Psoriasis looks uncomfortable both in life and in photography, in the initial phase it almost does not itch, but this manifestation later brings a lot of inconvenience. This skin disease has unpleasant signs and symptoms, but it can be mistaken for another. Therefore, after identifying suspicions regarding the initial stage of psoriasis, a person should consult a doctor in order to establish an accurate diagnosis and start effective treatment.