In this material we will talk about one of the most problematic forms of the disease, in which rashes localized on the hands (hands, palms, fingers, elbows). Although it is not a contagious disease, the destruction they look very unattractive. So how to hide it is difficult, people often begin to lead a private life.
In this article you can see what it looks like psoriasis on the hands, learn about the most common causes of the disease, treatment and prevention of relapse. Although this disease and difficult to get rid of him is possible!
Psoriasis on the hands
Usually the first specific plaques appear on the palms of the hands and elbow joints. The specific reasons of their creation doctors and scientists are not defined. You need to realize that psoriasis on the fingers (photo), as well as on the legs, head and rest of the body is not contagious and is not transmitted through shaking hands or personal items. However, this does not mean that with the treatment of the disease is not need to rush, because it is fraught with serious complications.
Psoriasis at an early stage in the arms is hard to miss.
The incidence of the disease is accompanied by a fairly bright symptoms. Usually on the palms and between the fingers appears individual red spots. The kind of rash is similar to common allergies, therefore patients with rare turn at this stage a dermatologist and waiting until the problem will pass by itself.
With the development of psoriasis dots overlaid by gray scales and are beginning to dry up. It is then manifest the characteristic symptoms of the disease. In the next destruction of the bark is not so much and ceases to grow. However, they look very repulsive, because of what many people are experiencing severe psychological difficulties.
In adults itchy red spots on elbows, fingers, feet and palms of the hands can resemble herpes or fungus. The main difference of psoriasis such disease – is a clear divide spots. In other diseases such showy edging for lesions not.
Also worth noting, that when the disease affects the fingers, then in most cases also affects the nails. As a result the nail plate is deformed and stratified on the edges. The affected psoriasis fingers become swollen, often accompanied by pain discomfort in the joints. Similarly, the development of the disease in children.
Psoriasis on hands initial stage
Originally psoriatic cases appear as small, smooth patches of circular shape. One of the main differences – their clear outline. So begins the psoriasis the initial stage on the hands, the causes of which are different.
After a few days the rash is covered by light scales. They bark and easily fall away. Then the disease progresses, the rash increases in size, and occupies more and more space.
Psoriasis on the fingers, in the initial stage in the majority of patients starts in the folds in between the toes, where it is composed of the most suitable environment for the disease.
Generally, in the initial stage is characterized by three main symptoms:
- appear red spots;
- papules are covered with a glossy film;
- on it appear a drop of blood.
In addition, in the initial stage of psoriasis, patients complain of swelling of joints, redness of the skin and inflammation in the area near the nails. With the development of the disease the papules will cease to grow, and flaking reduces.
What the beginning of psoriasis on the hands and its symptoms, it is possible to see in that photo. But it's not worth it to set for themselves to get a diagnosis, because there is a chance that you can confuse it with other skin diseases.
Symptoms of psoriasis on hands
Usually the symptoms of psoriasis in women on your hands brighter, just manifest on the palms of the hands. For men in this area, the disease manifests itself less often. This form of psoriasis to treat the most difficult, so as the palm of your hand constantly in contact with the washing substances and the surrounding persons, objects.
First, the skin dries and begins to crack. Lesions on the palms may grow fat, resembling corns on the appearance. Psoriasis the initial stage of the hands in the photo can be confused with other diseases, such as eczema or thrush. Therefore, the doctors perform a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
The symptoms of the disease vary depending on the localization of the inflammation. Talk in more detail about each of them.
Fingers
In this form of disease first begins with psoriasis between the fingers on the hands (on the photo). Skin flakes and inflammation. Often symptoms of other with the advent of cold weather (autumn, winter). Without treatment, the problem leads to serious consequences.
Brush
A similar form of psoriasis suffer from a quarter of the sick people. According to the symptoms similar as with the defeat of the fingers. The problem areas are covered with a red crust, in appearance similar to ' with your fingers on the legs. Spots also itch and brings man all the inconvenience.
Palm
As we have said, it is one of the most distressing forms of psoriasis because the affected skin is very itchy. Because of the large itching patients often can not sleep, can cause neurosis. Small spots usually appear on the side of the palm. Then papules coalesce in large itching plaque.
Joints
This type of psoriasis is also considered one of the most difficult. It affects the joints on the hand between the phalanges, and then passes to the next joints. While in the initial stage of the disease may not manifest itself on the skin, even when the patient no longer can hurt the joints.
Psoriasis on hands in children
In most cases of psoriasis on the hands in a child arises in the case, if one or both parents are prone to allergies and skin diseases. This tendency is transmitted genetically and may not manifest until will provoke some factor. The exact reasons provoking the disease, no one knows.
Just the genetic theory of occurrence of psoriasis in children supported by most doctors. It is believed that if one parent suffered from skin diseases, then the probability that the same problems in the child to reach 25 percent. If the psoriasis prone both parents, then the chances of getting the child has reached 75 percent.
Among provoking factors include stress, streptococcal infection, alcohol abuse, drugs.
Psoriasis often combine with systemic diseases, including metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus II. type, ischemic heart disease, arterial hypertension, pathology of the liver and biliary system.
Whatever the reason for psoriasis, can I say one thing: this disease is not superficial damage of the skin. This suggests that in the body are hidden deeper problems with internal organs.
If members of your family suffered from skin disease, especially psoriasis, it is necessary to strictly observe the regime and the nutrition of the child, strengthen his immune system and maintain a healthy lifestyle. It allows you to draw attention to the manifestations of the disease.
As it develops psoriasis on the hands in a child:
In the initial stage
The first psoriatic spots in young children, in many cases are taken for more common diathesis or allergy. Usually for the smallest children is in the first place arises a little redness. Rashes resembling round pimples of a red or pinkish shades. Within a few days the rash remains smooth, after which it forms a silvery peeling flakes.
Progressive phase
This stage is characterized by the growth and merger of spots. Peeling takes place only in the center of the spots, while they grow at the edges. Spots blush, wait to and inflamed. This stage can take two weeks and longer (up to several months). Then passes into a phase of decline, in which the spots stop growing and gradually disappear.
Also, the disease may affect the nails. So as the nail plate in children more sensitive than adults, in addition to the essential medicines they prescribe analgesics.
Attention! Many parents of children suffering from psoriasis, they come in terrified that it is chronic and quite puzzled, the disease can manifest itself throughout life. In this situation, the physician should explain that if you adhere to a healthy regime, eat properly, use special cosmetics and avoid stress, then disease can manifest. In addition, in many cases, psoriasis can be treated at home.
Symptoms of psoriasis on hands
Symptoms of psoriasis on hands are accompanied by constant itching, which helps to cope with the appropriate treatment. If the patient combs rashes on the skin it is possible to observe numerous pain. Usually such a blow is much quicker to heal in children than in adults.
The main symptoms of psoriasis on hands:
- the skin reddens and dries;
- the affected area enlarges and thickens;
- psoriatic defeat crack;
- isolated spots coalesce, they may appear in new places;
- peeling usually amplified in the winter;
- if the disease is not treated, the fingers become swollen and borne by the thickened painful of the board;
- nails quickly damaged, changing coloration (yellowish or brown), cracked, and are covered with spots.
Treatment of psoriasis on hands and nails
Treatment of psoriasis on the hands and its symptoms is considered to be complex. Even in times of remission stains may remain visible, even if shrinking size. To achieve the best outcome the doctors apply a comprehensive approach. It takes into account numerous parameters: the type of the disease, the patient's age, other pathology, etc. For confirmation of the diagnosis using a biopsy.
In the treatment of psoriasis are applied the following methods and means:
- ointments, that help to soften and the body heals itself cutting the skin, and sometimes even reduce the itching;
- antihistamines, which are faced with edema and itching;
- medication to support the liver and to restore the functioning of the digestive tract;
- drugs to enhance immunity;
- anti-inflammatories;
- analgesics (if it is hurting the nails or joints).
In the absence of contraindications the patient may prescribe physiotherapy. The beneficial effect of the pointing hand massage with the use of the medicating creams and ointments, which blood circulation. However, before using these remedies it is best to consult with the attending physician. This will eliminate the likelihood of side effects and checks whether it is not possible contraindications.