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Treatment of psoriasis in the early stages when symptoms appear

Psoriasis is a complex systemic disease accompanied by skin lesions.In a healthy body, cells live for 30-40 days, and then they are renewed.With the development of psoriasis, the life of skin cells is 4-5 days.When they die, peeling, plaques and dryness occur.Treatment of early psoriasis is always easier, so it is important not to allow the disease to 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 disease

How does the initial stage of psoriasis manifest itself

In psoriasis, the functioning of several systems is disturbed at once: endocrine, immune, nervous.Doctors have not fully 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.Psoriasis can be caused by retroviruses that are inherited.Many patients had changes in the peripheral lymph nodes, which may indicate the viral nature of the disease.
  2. Immun.With weakened 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. Contagious.Many researchers have searched for the causative agents of psoriasis.Epidermophytons, spirochetes and streptococci were suspected, but all assumptions remained incorrect.However, scientists have discovered that infectious diseases: ARVI, flu, sore throat are triggers for the development of psoriasis.In 90% of cases, this disease is accompanied by inflammation of the tonsils.
  4. Genetically.Psoriasis is transmitted to the child from the parents.60% of patients have relatives who suffer from this skin disease.If the mother or father is diagnosed with psoriasis, then the risk of such a disease in the 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 disorders in the work 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, which eventually form papules - areas of red or light pink color that protrude above the skin.On top, they are covered with silvery scales (plaques).

symptoms of the initial stage of psoriasis

The papules may itch a little or not bother you at all, peeling is not noticeable.Initially, the size of the affected areas of the skin is 1-2 millimeters, and over time, their size is estimated to be 10 centimeters or more.

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

  • On the head.The scalp is covered with red, scaly spots with a large number of scales that resemble dandruff.Hair is not involved in the pathological process.Patients feel itchy.Skin lesions can spread to the neck and behind the ears.
  • On the face.In the initial stage, psoriatic plaques form on the skin around the eyes, on the eyelids, in the area of the nasolabial folds and eyebrows.Occasionally, psoriasis affects the mucous membrane of the mouth, cheeks, lips, tongue, and somewhat more often the contours of the lips.
  • In my arms.Individual red papules appear on the palms of the hands and between the fingers.The back of the hand is much less commonly affected.If spots form on the tips of the fingers, sensitivity is lost over time.Psoriasis can spread to the nails.
  • On the elbows.In the initial stage, individual elements of psoriasis appear, covered with silvery scales.Then they grow into a continuous affected area of the skin, from which scales and a thin film are easily removed.After this action, the affected area takes on a pinkish-red color, and drops of blood appear on it.
  • On your feet.The skin of the feet and the back of the leg suffers.The symptoms are similar to those of psoriasis of the elbow: in the initial stage, small lesions appear that grow into large areas, and the symptom of blood dew is also observed.

How and with what to treat psoriasis in the initial stage

treatment of early-stage psoriasis

Cure Psoriasis Forever - How Realistic Is It?Unfortunately, the answer so far is disappointing - this autoimmune disease can be corrected, but it is impossible to completely get rid of it.

Treatment of psoriasis in the initial stage gives excellent results and allows you to get rid of the visible manifestations of the pathology.Traditional medicine uses ointments, creams, solutions, therapeutic ultraviolet radiation and systemic drug treatment.There are also grandmother's medicines, 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 should eat foods that alkalize the internal environment.Their share should be 65-75%, the share of acidic food should be 25-35%.

General recommendations:

  • A third of the diet is unprocessed vegetables and fruits.Include beets, cabbage, carrots, herbs, cucumbers, onions, garlic and celery in your menu.
  • The second third of the daily menu for psoriasis is 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 7-10 glasses of pure water a day.Alcohol is prohibited.
  • For effective treatment, avoid citrus fruits, fatty dairy products and meat, chocolate and red food.Use honey to a minimum.
  • It is important to exclude sweets, spicy, smoked and acidic foods from the diet, because they have a bad effect on the skin.The amount of salt should be reduced to a minimum.

Drug therapy

Treatment of psoriasis in the initial stage is successful by prescribing drugs.There are several groups of them.

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

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

Pills.Drug treatment of psoriasis is more often used to control 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 intestines.

Physiotherapy

What is psoriasis and how to treat it?The complexity of the therapy is important.In the initial stage of psoriasis, this means proper nutrition, use of local medications and treatment with physiotherapeutic procedures.The latter aim to:

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

Electrosleep:

  1. An excellent procedure with a soothing 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 should undergo 8-10 procedures lasting 20-60 minutes.
  4. During the first sessions, the patients are immersed in a shallow sleep, and then they move into a deep sleep.

X-ray therapy:

  1. The affected areas of the skin are treated with X-rays that 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 procedure cycle includes 8-14 sessions, each of which lasts a quarter of an hour.

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

Ultraviolet radiation

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

Effective folk remedies for treatment at home

treatment of the initial stage of psoriasis at home

In the initial stage of psoriasis, you can use folk recipes:

  1. Treatment with chicken egg oil.To get half a glass of the product, you will need 20 domestic eggs.Boil the product for 15 minutes after boiling.You will need egg yolks.Mash them into a paste and fry in a pan without oil on low heat for 45 minutes.Transfer the prepared mass to cheesecloth and squeeze.Apply the oil to the affected areas 1-2 times a day until the symptoms of psoriasis 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 vaseline, 10 grams of boric acid, 30 grams of honey, 1 egg white, 10 grams of fish oil.Store the product in a dark corner.Lubricate the papules 1-2 times a day.
  3. Celandine juice treatment.Treat affected skin areas with fresh root juice.In the initial phase, this should be done daily during the summer for three seasons in a row.

Characteristics 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 comprehensive examination and treatment.If the disease has not spread much, children are prescribed local ointments and creams for the skin: keratolytics and anti-inflammatory drugs.

With the help of tar-sulfur or salicylic ointment, the upper layer of psoriasis plaques is removed.To do this, apply a bandage on the skin soaked in an active agent, which is removed after 3-5 hours.Then the child should bathe with a string - this will help to painlessly remove the crusts.The last stage of treatment is the application of glucocorticoid preparations to the skin in doses prescribed by the doctor.Children are prescribed 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 parts of the skin of the body.

If you notice a rash like the one in the photo, hurry to see a dermatologist.You should not hope in vain that the problem will resolve itself.

This skin disease is complex and requires prompt and comprehensive treatment.The sooner a person goes to a specialist, the more favorable the outcome will be.

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