Methods of treatment of psoriasis

This disease often develops at a young age. Even if light reaches it leads to the emergence of serious psychological problems: reduced self-esteem, permanent feelings of shame and social isolation. Psoriasis does not pose a threat to life, but has a very large influence on its quality.

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What exactly is psoriasis, what are its causes, how it can be treated? It's a fairly common dermatosis: medical statistics say that they suffer up to 5-7% of the population of the Country. In recent years, psoriasis has been considered a systemic disease — psoriatic disease, because in the disease process, in addition to the integument, are involved joints, liver, kidneys.

Factors of occurrence of psoriasis and its symptoms

The study of psoriasis, the reasons for its occurrence, and finding ways of treatment continues. Until eventually not discovered the factors that lead to the defeat of the skin. Experts emphasize the importance of the following points:

  • substantial recovery of the rate of cell division, which leads to the peeling of the top layer of the skin and to the formation of convex plaques;
  • genetic predisposition;
  • the weakening of the protective forces of the organism (e.g. after an illness).

The main characteristic symptoms of the disease form a sort of trinity, which includes:

  • education easily like scaly patches whitish to gray in color – the so-called phenomenon of stearic spots;
  • another scraping brings the smooth pink surface – the phenomenon of terminal film;
  • the formation of blood droplets on the exposed area, or phenomenon of spot bleeding.

Because the disease carries a chronic character, the question of "How to cure psoriasis?" will automatically change the wording to "How to translate it into a protracted phase of forgiveness?"

Treatment treatment of psoriasis

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Means of external beam therapy

Local drugs reduce inflammation, peeling, and degree of infiltration of the skin. Are creams and ointments that contain the following components:

  • salicylic acid;
  • urea;
  • sulfur;
  • dithranol.

Also apply glucocorticoids local resources. The use of lotions is suitable in the treatment of psoriasis with the localization on the scalp.

  1. In the stage of progression of the disease is associated with salicylic acid ointment or hormonal remedies with anti-inflammatory action. First apply lighter – prednisone, hydrocortisone. In the case of re-aggravation, the substantial severity of the inflammatory process of replacing them with the stronger fluorinated drugs. The use of these drugs is effectively enough: in 70% of cases due to the 14-day application can achieve a complete regression of the rash.
  2. For several years pay negalogenizirovanny glucocorticoids. Thanks to the exclusion of their composition of chlorine and fluorine significantly reduces the likelihood of developing adverse reactions local and systemic character. Drugs are the mainstay of the local pharmacological treatment of psoriasis in elderly patients and children.
  3. A striking effect is achieved when applying the ointment and creams with dithranol. They are appointed in increasing the dosage on a short-term or long-term technique, and have anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative action. Their disadvantage is the likelihood of side effects in the form of erythema, local swelling or itching.
  4. Today for the treatment of psoriasis is applied a new drug — psorcutan, providing a direct influence on the factors of the pathogenetic character, inducing the disease. Its active ingredient is of calcipotriol, which enters the active reaction with the receptors of the keratinocytes and suppresses the process of their division, has immunocorrecting and anti-inflammatory action. Studies show that already at the end of two months the condition of the skin improves, the number of rashes is significantly reduced or completely disappear. An important point is the lack of side effects in the form of skin atrophy, as well as the durability of the result achieved. Psorcutan applied in the treatment of teardrop psoriasis, which heavily resists therapy. In some cases it is possible to achieve a remission lasting up to one year. The effectiveness of the instrument is greatly enhanced when combined with methods of physical therapy – PUVA - or SFTS-radiation.

The tools used it is necessary to regularly change, because due to the addictive their effectiveness decreases.

Systemic treatment

The basis of systemic therapy are aromatic retinoids (or synthetic derivatives of vitamin a). The 20-year-old practice and their application is proof of the effectiveness of these funds.

Treatment of psoriatic arthritis

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Treatment of psoriatic arthritis is the task of two specialists: a rheumatologist and a dermatologist. The purpose of doing so is to achieve a state of remission (partial or complete). It should be noted that stop the progression of the disease and eliminate the symptoms can only using drugs. The attempts of some patients to get rid of the disease non-traditional ways do not lead to a positive outcome, and may even trigger deterioration and complications in the form of significant changes in the tissues of the joints, spinal column, some of the internal organs.

How it is possible to treat this form of psoriasis? Used drugs are divided into two categories:

  • symptomatic, which include anti-inflammatory non-steroidal agents and corticosteroids;
  • basic drugs with anti-inflammatory action: sulfasalazine, methotrexate, leflunomide.

The application of the first group leads to the rapid formation of a positive outcome. Symptoms in the form of pain and stiffness will disappear after a few hours. However, these drugs are not able to stop the process of destruction of the joints.

More effective treatment of this type of psoriasis will be achieved through the application of basic drugs. The result of their activities is manifested slowly, but the development of psoriatic arthritis and at the same time slows down considerably or even suspended. The disadvantage of these drugs is that after a certain time the body gets used to them. Must increase the dose, what provokes the development of side effects.

A great result can be obtained through the application of anti-cytokine (biological) therapy, thanks to which they manage to stop the destruction of joints. Today, this method is considered to be the most effective.

Very important is the timely initiation of treatment when the joints are not subjected to deformation, since this process is irreversible.

Treatment of Palmar-plantar psoriasis

It is possible to cure a kind of psoriasis with localization to the palms and stop? This question is quite problematic, because traditional methods of therapy ineffective, which is caused by a significant degree of severity of pathological processes in the dermis and the epidermis, and also a factor of constant irritation and traumatization of the skin of these areas as a result of contact with clothing, frequent washing of the hair, etc.

  1. For the effectiveness of the treatment Palmar-plantar psoriasis is a need to adhere to certain rules:
    • do not eat fried foods and foods with a spicy taste;
    • give up smoking;
    • exclude alcoholic beverages;
    • wash your hands and feet too with warm water;
    • the use of household gloves on a tissue basis for the prevention of contact with aggressive household chemicals;
    • if the stop there was to the formation of cracks, it is recommended to use hydrocolloid solution: when applied to the affected area warns of irritation from rubbing, relieves itching, promotes recovery of the skin.
  2. The aim of pathogenetic therapy is the suppression of the propagation process of keratinocytes, normalizing their development, the reduction of inflammation.
  3. Outdoor treatment consists in the application:
    • emollients and moisturizing products that contribute to the removal of the horny layer of the skin (in most cases their foundation is salicylic acid);
    • derivatives of vitamin D;
    • corticosteroids;
    • retinoids.
  4. If you cannot get a positive result, moreover, applies the so-called PUVA-therapy, basically, which is irradiation of the affected areas with ultraviolet rays using a psoralen (a photoactive compound).
  5. When the ineffectiveness of other methods of treatment is assigned to the systemic therapy.

Treatment of psoriasis on the elbows

psoriasis on elbows

This form of pathology is to be treated comprehensively. This process is quite long and includes:

  • compliance with special diets;
  • intake of vitamin complex;
  • topical treatment (ointments, creams, lotions);
  • physiotherapy;
  • photochemotherapy.

Treatment of light forms of psoriasis on elbows may be limited by the use of moisturizing resources, thanks to which they manage to reduce the peeling, get rid of the inflammation and itching.

During the running phase is used for comprehensive treatment:

  • corticosteroid drugs local action;
  • phototherapy;
  • photochemotherapy;
  • alternative ways to treat psoriasis (people's funds).

Treatment of psoriasis of the nails

Nail form of psoriasis has been described already in the 19th century. Already then it was stated that it is an isolated character, that in the future he gets his confirmation. Nails caught off guard when certain types of psoriasis (e.g. vulgar), but the disease can develop, and yourself.

How to cure nail psoriasis? The process varies by the complexity and duration. The disease has recurrent character, may take place in waves. The basic premise of the therapy is the correct care of nails and hands, the daily implementation of the necessary activities and the observance of certain rules:

  • the nails should briefly cut;
  • avoid microtraumas;
  • do not do manicure, pedicure, shall not perform other cosmetic procedures;
  • during the execution of works on cleaning gloves.

For the treatment of nail psoriasis in a mild form of drugs do not apply. Can be reduced by using the on board medicinal nail Polish. They mask the affected areas, slow down during the unhealthy process and warn of relapse.

If serious progress is necessary to topical treatment with ointments, solutions and creams. As an additional measure it is recommended the intake of Supplements and vitamin products that contain calcium, zinc, potassium, silicon. During the deepening of the process of them it is better to give up.

Treatment of psoriasis scalp

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  1. An important part of treatment of psoriasis on the head is the intake of vitamins and and group of medications containing calcium and nicotinic acid, the use of ascorbic acid and folic acid.
  2. The maximum effective is the use of corticosteroid medications.
  3. Good effect can be achieved by using acid ointment.
  4. As a supportive device is recommended to wet the hairy part of the decoction of herbs with significant anti-inflammatory effect: celandine, chamomile or sage.

Treatment of psoriasis on the face

Many patients try to hide the traces of destruction with the help of cosmetics, but could not do that. In constant contact with the air and light of the impact of sunlight food stamps heals much faster.

  • Condition treatment of psoriasis on the face is skin care, and should use exclusively funds that are meant for sensitive skin.
  • It is prohibited to wipe the face with a towel – it leads to mechanical damage of the plaque and stimulation of their growth.
  • In the winter period it is necessary to use moisturizing remedies.

Comprehensive therapy in the occurrence of psoriasis on the face lies in the following measures:

  • local treatment with the use of ointments, creams, lotions;
  • in physiotherapy;
  • adherence to therapeutic diets;
  • photochemotherapy;
  • of taking vitamins.

Treatment of psoriasis folk remedies

Folk medicine offers many proven ways to get rid of psoriasis.

Recipe 1

In a tub of warm water to dissolve a packet of salt, tuck into her sick to 15 minutes. Moisten also the scalp. After the departure of the tub one has to dry off by itself, without wiping. In advance it is necessary to prepare onion mash and rub her head and body of the patient, leave about a quarter of an hour, with a cloth to remove the remnants of the funds and save the patient to bed. In the morning you must prepare the broth celandine, coctum 300 grams of grass in a bucket of water, and wash their body. On the second day morning lava should be neutral soap and water and a weak solution of manganese. Repeat the procedure 7 times.

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Recipe 2

To prepare the tincture on the basis of two teaspoons of milled chicory and cups of boiling water. After cooling the liquid to wet a clean cloth made of natural fabric and apply to the destruction of the home.

Recipe 3

Original way how to treat psoriasis of the pumpkin eagle is proving very effective. Ponytails need to bake in the brass closet until turning to ash. Oiling the food stamps the juice of garlic and sprinkle with the pumpkin dough. The method is quite ugly, but effective.

Recipe 4

Two eggs thoroughly whip with a tablespoon of sunflower oil, add about half a teaspoon of acetic acid, pour the mixture into the jars of dark glass. In the evening use to lubricate the affected places. This ointment is particularly effective in the early stages of the pathology.