The development of psoriasis at the initial stage is accompanied by the skin rashes in the form of papules – red convex bodies, in appearance resembling pimples. Their surface is covered with silver or whitish scales, which exfoliate. Appear individually, they tend to merge and form large areas.
How it manifests itself psoriasis
The defeat of the skin accompanied by itching, redness, peeling on the place of education papules. Most often the rashes, which are placed on the joints of the elbows and knees. However, it is not excluded their presence in other parts of the body, including the face, scalp, on the hands. With the development of psoriasis affects still more the surface of the body. Psoriasis is contagious or not, you can ask the doctor, or read in our article.
Psoriasis the initial stage of the head develops on her skin, that spreads, in particular on the skin around the ears, the lobes of the ears, the forehead area, the occipital area, on the back side of the neck, the hair part. Also accompanied by itching, peeling of the skin due to formed papules. Symptoms in the early stage have little importance and do not bring the essential concern of the patient.
The emergence of psoriasis is not dependent on age: it occurs in infants and preschoolers. Causes and symptoms of psoriasis are similar to adults. Appear characteristic rash, accompanied by itching and peeling. Scheme of treatment is fundamentally different. The cause of psoriasis in children often becomes hereditary predisposition. In some cases, requires hospitalization of the child.
Treatment at home
Treatment of psoriasis in the home requires a comprehensive approach, whose aim is to fight with the external manifestations of the disease and achieve an open forgiveness. Upon the occurrence of the first symptoms of psoriasis treatment may consist of medical, so could be complemented by the use of the means of folk medicine.
In the initial stage of the therapeutic procedures can be carried out at home. They consist of:
- topical treatment;
- oral medications;
- use of the means of folk medicine;
- compliance with the diets;
- physiotherapy in conditions of day hospital).
Usually there is a question about how to treat psoriasis at the initial stage of the co-decides with the family doctor-dermatologist. In the early stage of the mostly used home remedies to relieve the symptoms, speed up recovery and reduce inflammation of the skin. It is a non-steroid anti-inflammatory ointment for psoriasis and creams based on the salicylic acid, Ichthyol and Naftalan ointment.
Supplemented therapy may receive antihistamines to relieve itching
As physiotherapy is applied laser, reflexology, acupuncture, cryotherapy, phototherapy, UFO-impact.
Folk remedies are applied in the form of:
- lotions, lotions based on herbal extracts of herbs;
- admission inside beneficial effect of infusions and decoctions;
- bath with medicinal herbs;
- ointments of own production.
Thanks to the sanitation and anti-inflammatory properties of herbs and other medicinal plants it is possible to cure psoriasis forever, and will have more success.
Treatment should be accompanied by the observance of diet food, more intake of vitamin-mineral complexes, in particular b vitamins and vitamin D. Have a positive effect on the regulation of metabolism, have anti-inflammatory, pain reliever influence, accelerate healing time, improve the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates metabolism.
Healthy, relaxed lifestyle psycho-emotional atmosphere conducive to a speedy recovery and prevention of exacerbations of psoriasis.
Treatment of folk remedies
Folk remedies can supplement the basic medical therapy, accelerate the regeneration and renewal of tissues, relieve itching, and other symptoms of psoriasis.
Sea salt
Upon the occurrence of itching and peeling of the skin is very well helps the reception a bath with sea salts and an infusion of a series and chamomile. To prepare the infusion of 2 articles if each of the herbs to boil 1 l of water. Leave to cool and leave for 30 minutes. Then strain and add to baths. Also need to add 4-5 century la of sea salt. Duration of reception of baths is 20 minutes. The water temperature should not be too high.
Herbs
Also the affected areas on the feet, hands, face and other parts of the body to process of the infusion of herbs. For these purposes it is necessary to cooking a teaspoon of nettle, burdock root, licorice, and calamus, a series of 2 cups of boiling water. Let cool and wipe the skin, you can several times a day.
To alleviate the itching and flaking of the help of gadgets from the flowers of chamomile, valerian root, yarrow, motherwort and succession. It is necessary to take 1 tbsp of herbs, pour 1 glass of boiling water. Let stand for 30 minutes, to make sure that the infusion has cooled to a comfortable temperature. Moistened with clean bandage or gauze in it, put it in problem spots, where a minimum of 2 times a day.
Ointment
For faster regeneration of the skin, its healing process, relieve itching, reduce flaking will help the ointment, prepared at home.
It is made of:
- fish oil;
- pine resin;
- juice from aloe;
- olive oil;
- sulfur;
- birch tar;
- celandine;
- overcome-herbs.
The ingredients should be taken in equal proportions. In the resulting mass add a few drops of sea buckthorn oil. Leave overnight to infuse. Before using the drain. Lubricate the affected places every day. Store in a dark cool place under the lid closed.
Sea buckthorn oil
Sea buckthorn oil you can apply yourself. It has some unique features, promote faster healing, softens and soothes the skin. Oil can be added to ointments and creams or used alone.
Decoction for immunity
As a tonic means, and to strengthen immunity in the period of exacerbation of psoriasis are advised to drink decoctions of herbs. St. john's wort, nettle leaves and dandelion have medicinal effects and contribute to the improvement of the tone, as well as provide a calming effect.
Broth need to cook of herbs, mixed in equal proportions.
- Take 1 tbsp of the mixture, pour clean water and put in a water bath.
- Bringing to a boil, turn off and leave to cool. Take half a cup 2 times a day.
- Rate of adoption continues, until they are harassed by the symptoms of psoriasis. In the prophylactic purposes it is necessary to repeat the reception of 1 times in half a year.
Drugs and exacerbation of psoriasis
The main objectives of the treatment of psoriasis: eliminate her symptoms and achieve long-term remission. As a medical means of treatment is used for a wide range of products, the effect of which is aimed at solution of these tasks.
Apply a few groups of drugs:
- corticosteroids;
- antihistamines;
- hormonal/non-hormonal;
- sedatives;
- immunomodulators;
- retinoids;
- pyrogenic;
- cytostatics.
The drug is used in the form of ointments, creams and tablets form. They are appointed in the complex and are selected individually. The designation of these or other drugs depends on the degree of damage to the psoriasis and the stage of its progress.
To speed up the process of regeneration and the extinction of the scales is subject to the anti-inflammatory non-steroidal ointments. Such properties has acid, tar, sulfur ointment, cream uns. It is a non-hormonal means, that recommended from time to time to alternate, to avoid addiction.
Corticosteroids are appointed in the absence of the effect of other means, usually in the later stages of the development of psoriasis. The popularity of their use is subject to the high efficiency thanks to the significant anti-inflammatory action. One of the negative points of his frequent use of is the risk of the occurrence of psoriasis in a more severe form at the time of the next relapse. Long-term use of corticosteroids may lead to atrophy of the skin sheets. It is recommended that regular use of the means at their basis, with a mandatory break. Products are produced in the form of ointments, creams, and lotions.
Well proven combination drugs, which include corticosteroids, antibiotics, salicylic acid.
In addition to the medication, which struggles with the external manifestations of psoriasis, take a sedative for the normalization of the mental background, in a period of stress and emotional excitement. These tools include the valerian and motherwort.
In the presence of itching and allergic reaction therapy is supplemented with intake of antihistamines funds. Are accepted on the testimony and are not leading in the composition of complex therapy. The intake is made orally.
Diet
Treatment and prevention of psoriasis not only in connection with the ingestion of drugs in the period of exacerbation. From the patient it is also necessary to follow the diet that the duration of remission was, how is it possible.
From the diet is recommended to exclude:
- spicy foods;
- spices;
- coffee.
Limit the use of:
- sweets;
- chocolate;
- honey;
- citrus fruits, but also vegetables and fruit of red color – tomatoes, strawberries, peppers, etc.;
- from whole milk.
Under the strict prohibition of drinking alcohol. Alcohol is one of the provoking factors of the worsening of psoriasis.
With psoriasis it is important to maintain acid-base balance in the body. Food should be mainly alkaline – it is fruits and vegetables and to a lesser extent with education of the acidic environment, it means to contain meat products, cereals, dairy products, potatoes.
Also, it is recommended to drink daily a sufficient amount of fluids – at least 1.5-2 liters of pure natural water. Are permitted also freshly squeezed fruit juice, but in the total amount of consumed fluid will not enter.
The diet should necessarily be supplemented by the use of vegetable oils with a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids. It can be olive, corn or unrefined sunflower oil. It is necessary to add to salads and in the preparation of other dishes. However, the fry in these oils are not recommended because they lose their useful properties and contain large amounts of carcinogens then what is this type of heat treatment.
Prevention
In addition to all the treatment for increase the length of remission, prevention of deterioration and the achievement of maximum efficiency, it needs to adhere to certain conditions:
- avoid stressful situations and emotional disorders;
- rule out drinking alcohol and smoking;
- take vitamin-mineral complexes with vitamin D, as well as vitamins;
- avoid temperature fluctuations and a prolonged stay in dry, cold, or too hot and humid conditions;
- promote moisture of the skin and its natural water balance;
- to avoid mechanical damage to the skin sheets.
- when prescribing drugs it is necessary to clarify the presence of psoriasis, because some medications can trigger its deterioration. For example, beta-blockers.
Modern medicine is not yet able to achieve complete healing from psoriasis. The causes of its occurrence also remain, is not clear. Therefore, from a patient requires a careful attitude to his health, changing lifestyle, refusal of bad habits, to periods of remission over the long term and not exacerbate the development of this disease.