A complex systemic disease accompanied by skin problems is called psoriasis, the initial phase of the disease does not differ in certain symptoms. Therapeutic therapy gives the best result if it is carried out in a timely manner. Doctors note that in a healthy person, cell death occurs after a month. A patient with psoriasis has a shortened period of skin renewal, which is several days.
What does the initial stage of psoriasis look like, photo
Despite the fact that the disease is not contagious, patients notice impressive damage to the skin, nails and hair. Red eruptions are clearly visible on the epidermis, they are small in the beginning. After a while, papules form at the site of inflammation, altered areas of light shadow, which will protrude above the skin. On their upper part there are silver shells or tiles.
Initially, the papules almost do not bother the patient, in rare cases they differ in itching and slight peeling. In the initial phase, the affected area does not exceed a few millimeters, in the future this area can grow up to 10 cm.
Psoriasis 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 suggests the presence of psoriatic deposits on the skin around the eyes, eyelids and eyebrows. The area of the nasolabial folds can also be severely affected.
In rare cases, the spread of the disease can spread to the mucous membranes of the mouth, cheeks, tongue or lips. Some patients complain that the papules also affected the contour of the lips. - Hairline. . . Large scaly spots characterized by a large number of scales were noted on the entire surface of the head. They look like dandruff. In this case, the hair does not suffer from the disease, the pathology affects only the skin. Patients feel itchy, constantly scratching their heads. Red spots are often seen on the neck and ears.
- Hands. . . The palms and interdigital space may be covered with individual papules that have a pronounced red color. On the other hand, the manifestation of the disease occurs very rarely. In the presence of pathology on the fingertips, sensitivity problems are observed. Psoriasis often affects the nail plate.
- Elbows. . . At the beginning of the disease, the patient notices individual plaques of silvery scales. Gradually, degeneration occurs and a continuous area of affected skin appears.
Scales and a thin film are easily removed from them, after which you may notice a change in color to pink. In some cases, the affected area may bleed. - Legs. . . Most often, the patient's feet and back suffer from psoriasis, the symptoms are absolutely similar to those manifested on the elbows. There is also a symptom of blood dehydration in the presence of a solid lesion.
Causes of disease
Psoriasis is considered to be an abnormal reaction of the body to external stimuli. It causes the development of a pathological process, which involves too rapid renewal of the skin.
Lately, it has been generally accepted that the disease is hereditary. But it is based not on one type of disease, but on several of them. The reason for the development of psoriasis can be failure of metabolic processes, problems in the endocrine system, neurological disorders, weakened immunity. But it is absolutely certain that the pathology is not contagious.
There are no exact reasons for the disease, but doctors have theories.
According to them, psoriasis is divided into 2 types:
- The disease is inherited due to a malfunction of the immune system. A similar form is found in most patients. The 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 case, it happens after 40 years, the affected area are nails and joints.
According to doctors, patients with this disease should exclude the use of alcohol, sweets, salty foods and spicy foods. Normalization of the diet improves the condition of the skin. Extreme heat or cold can also cause relapse.
Symptoms
Psoriasis is a systemic type of pathology that can spread not only to the skin or nail plate. The spine, joints, tendons, endocrine and nervous systems often suffer from these diseases. Thyroid, kidney and liver damage have also been reported.
Primary symptoms of the disease:
- depression, apathy, depressed state;
- constant fatigue, decreased performance;
- the general condition is weakened.
Due to the fact that there is a complex effect on the body, the pathology began to be attributed to psoriatic disease. The main manifestation is associated with skin damage, light-colored papules grow on the epidermis. The affected area is scaly, itchy and brings obvious discomfort to the patient.
If the top layer of the papule, the inflamed area is touched or intentionally removed, then drops of blood may appear.
Early stage psoriasis in children, photo
The disease can manifest even in a baby, initially the rash is recorded in the folds of the skin. A similar phenomenon is typical for children under 2 years of age. Also, pathology often develops in places where contact with diapers has been recorded.
Sometimes the disease is confused with diaper dermatitis, but unlike it, in psoriasis, the pathological areas have pronounced borders and a lighter color.
Children older than 2 years 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 in old age, similar problems can be found in a child after 10 years. Starting from this period, the symptoms are completely similar to the manifestations of psoriasis in adults.
Most cases of psoriasis in a baby occur after she has transmitted a staphylococcal infection.
How to treat
When psoriasis is detected in the early stages, the main treatment is not always necessary. Experts often limit themselves to preventive measures.
To eliminate the manifestations of skin disease, the following techniques are used:
- Cryotherapy is a method of cold exposure to a pathological area;
- Plasmapheresis - purification of blood composition;
- Ultraviolet therapy - the patient is given short-term sessions, similar to visiting a solarium. In order to achieve greater efficiency, the appointment of special agents (PUVA therapy) is prescribed.
It is noted that self-treatment with ultraviolet light is prohibited. Due to the fact that the dose calculation may be incorrect. Finally, a small dose is a drug, and an excessive amount can worsen the process. The same recommendations apply to sunbathing.
Today it is impossible to completely get rid of the disease. According to doctors, the body retains the memory of the transmitted disease, which can manifest itself in the presence of provoking factors. Due to the fact that recurrence often occurs unexpectedly, patients must report to a dermatologist.
Folk remedies
If the patient has not initiated the procedure, the symptoms can be stopped without the help of official medicine. There are recipes that can get rid of psoriasis if there is an initial stage.
How to overcome the disease folk recipes:
- To get the balm, you need 20 hen eggs from domestic hens. The product is boiled within 15 minutes after boiling. From the eggs, only the yolk is needed, which is mixed into a homogeneous porridge. The finished mass is thoroughly fried in a pan without adding oil.
The fire should be low as the yolk will have to simmer for about 45 minutes. The mixture is removed from the heat and squeezed through gauze, lubricate the problem areas with squeezed oil twice a day. - The papules are treated with freshly prepared celandine juice. Such manipulation is carried out throughout the summer, it is possible to repeat several seasons.
- To get a complex fat, you need to take 10 grams of solid oil, 30 grams of fresh honey, 50 grams of birch tar, 10 grams of boric acid and fish oil, as well as chicken egg protein. The mixture is kept in a dark place and the papules are smeared daily.