When in humans the rash appears on the skin, some ignore their a long time, provided that they are "themselves to be held". If we neglect the first symptoms of serious diseases such as psoriasis or eczema, then the consequences can be bad. For a doctor-a dermatologist will not be difficult to discern one from the other and pick up the appropriate medication. But the possibility to turn to the experts, there is not always. What will help determine the type of rash, and to understand, whether it's with psoriasis or eczema?
Similarities between psoriasis and eczema
Among the manifestations of psoriasis and eczema really are noticeable to the naked eye similarities, due to the availability of which many confuse these disease. And then, and other disease affects the skin cover. In addition, and for psoriasis and eczema are characterized by one and the same part of the body that are affected first. In both cases, the palms and soles (in 80% of cases).
Another similarity is that both diseases can take place in various forms. For example, for them can be characterized by excessive flaking. The same is and pathology of both diseases. To provoke a return can share the same causes: excessive drinking of alcohol, and poor eating habits, hormonal disorders, problems with the work of the immune system of the body and so on
What is the difference psoriasis from eczema?
Yet the differences between psoriasis and eczema more than the similarities. If similar diseases in substantially the external manifestations, then their difference becomes obvious when a closer monitoring of the course of the disease.
For psoriasis is characterized by some effects, which were not observed in eczema:
- Stearin macula. Obviously in that case, when removing the upper flakes. The more we get rid of them, the more new will appear;
- The effect of a damp film. If you remove absolutely all the flakes with the plaques, then on its surface will remain visible film of liquid transparent color with a tinge pinkish;
- Bloody rosa. If you take off and a film formed after removing the weight, then appear spotting a small volume.
Dermatologists pay attention to the other clearly expressed the differences:
- when eczema more strongly manifested itching and burning sensation;
- spots in eczema do not have clear contours, cannot be said about the psoriatic plaques;
- peel the skin of the eruption in eczema gray-yellow, with psoriasis white;
- eczema affects the soft spots on the skin (e.g., creases), and psoriasis fixed (e.g. knees, elbows);
- the surface rash with psoriasis is dry, the skin looks too dry and in the area around the commemorative plates, and when the eczema is moist.
In order to accurately diagnose something, or any other disease, it is necessary to know its properties:
- In particular, psoriasis. The disease manifests itself in the form of rashes, which can hit up to 70% stretch of the entire skin cover. Spots characterized by increased dryness, weight and have a red or even a deep burgundy shade. There are some parts of the body, which are extremely rare, affects the eczema, but it often psoriasis – nail plates and hair of the head. Characteristic features of psoriasis, for the recognition, which is enough to work on one of the commemorative plates is the "trinity" of the effects mentioned above: the effect of stearic acid stains, wet the film and gory dew;
- Function eczema. Rashes do not have clear contours and specific shape. Disease never amazes the nail plate, because this part of the body is too solid. Eczema has several forms: reflective, microbial, atopic. The last one is the most common, it is related to problems in the functioning of the immune system of the body. Often eczema develops on the background of severe nervous shocks, frequent stress and other psychological problems. Often, treatment becomes more difficult due to secondary infection – while brushing itching spots going on injection.
What is allergic dermatitis
Allergic dermatitis – this is another common skin disease. The inflammatory process, which it raises, is associated with the influence of the stimulus, the allergen, which is not tolerated in the body. This substance can be absolutely any element, whereby the entire problem is not in it itself, but in how you react to it individually of the skin.
Most often allergens are:
- nickel (no jewelry: rings, earrings, and so on);
- latex (gloves, condoms, baby pacifiers);
- medicinal products, which have individual intolerance (often antibiotics);
- cosmetics for skin care;
- some of the materials used in the manufacture of clothing (synthetics, rubber, etc.);
- substances that contain in their composition of toxins (for example, all colors), etc.
The degree of development of eczema depends on several factors, the main of them is the length of time, after which the allergen was helping an irritant to the skin, the age of the men and overall health.
Symptomatology of allergic dermatitis change over time. First the skin will appear red spots, usually of large size. Often this symptom remains without attention, which leads to the development of further education of small bubbles. In the course of the inflammatory process is gradually to burst, and in their places remained the crying defects of the skin. If left unnoticed, and this symptom, then can form scabs, which are constantly chapped, causing bleeding.
How to treat psoriasis
Treatment of psoriasis requires a comprehensive approach. Usually have to combine the use of the funds for external use, inside and adherence to the diet. To determine which medication is best to choose, it is necessary to understand the root cause that caused the disease.
For example, if the rashes have become a signal to the immune system of the body, then, first of all, it is necessary to start to accept drugs orally, for its strengthening. If the disease appeared in the nervous system, then start the treatment it is necessary to work over the mental state of the person. Experienced dermatologists first determine the cause, then examine the properties of the body, and only then pick up the medication.
There are also many folk recipes, which many also effectively uses to fight psoriasis. For example, the favorites are ointments on the basis of solidol. These can be purchased in final form, and you can cook yourself. Easy cooking is an ointment-based solidol, honey and egg yolk.
If treatment folk recipes does not give the desired result, it is important to follow through with the appeal to the experts.
Ointments
Ointments of psoriasis is divided into two main groups: the hormonal basis and not. Some dermatologists prescribe the first of them, the others of the same urge to go is not hormonal means. Let's discuss each group.
Hormonal ointments – this is the most common kind of medications of psoriasis. Opponents of such funds talk about the dangers of adverse effects after application and even in the event of termination of treatment. Doctors explain that hormonal drugs for oral dangerous that may have an impact on the functioning of the immune system, thus triggering a failure in his work. Resources for the outdoor use of this band cannot own, and so the only necessary requirement for the safety of the treatment – it is not too long-term use (to avoid dependence) and blurred ending.
A clear advantage of hormonal ointments of psoriasis is their efficiency and speed to achieve the desired result. After a couple of minutes after application usually comes relief, eliminates the unpleasant symptoms in the form of severe itching and burning sensations, and also subside the inflammatory process. Of course, the uniform application of the hormone cream will be a few, usually the duration of application is a few weeks.
Ointments, which are not hormonal basis, it is also often used to treat psoriasis. Often for their preparation used the people's recipes.
Among the advantages of this choice of treatment can be mentioned lower cost, safety and the minimum number of contraindications. Non-hormonal ointments of psoriasis are divided into several groups:
- Traditional ointment: Ichthyol, tar, Naftalan, Kartalinia. These drugs exhibit a high degree of effectiveness through the provision of antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and pain action. The main drawback is considered to be a nuisance to use them. They all have a sharp unpleasant smell, long absorbed, so that spoils the clothes and require frequent use;
- Keraslysis. These funds most effectively accelerate the process of healing of plaques. It becomes possible thanks to the strengthening of the process of exfoliation of dead cells. In addition to anti-inflammatory, keraslysis have strong antimicrobial;
- Phyto-ointment. Despite their occurrence, doctors have the urge to treat the use of these drugs is reasonable, their use, not as the primary means for the treatment, as well as other therapies. Anti-inflammatory and healing effect, which have phyto-ointment perfectly to complement the effects of the main drugs used to treat psoriasis;
- Moisturizing ointments and creams. It is necessary to use, as well as herbal, as a tool for the amplification effect of essential drugs. Moisturizing ointments have beneficial effects on the condition of the skin, and it is happening at the cellular level, which contributes to accelerate the regeneration of the affected boards of land.
Treatment of eczema
Treatment for eczema prescribe dermatologist with regard to the individual characteristics of the organism and the course of the disease. Therapy consists of several factors: the impact on the affected area of the skin of financial resources for external use, to eliminate her contact with irritants, adherence to the diet. When running forms of the disease, the need may arise to use more serious drugs, such as antibiotics.
For the removal of itching, which is typical for eczema from the very beginning of its development, often are anti-allergic drugs. They can be designed for both oral, as well as for outdoor use. Also, often for the treatment of prescribed aids or compresses with antiseptic preparations. For the rapid removal of the inflammatory process, it is appropriate to initiate the use of drugs, containing in its composition the corticosteroids.
Psoriasis, eczema, eczema - therapeutic nutrition
Therapeutic nutrition is an indispensable part of the therapy of every disease of the skin. For some, it's weird, because at first glance, rashes on the skin are in no way connected with the state of the stomach and the work of the digestive system. However, every dermatologist I have no doubt on this relationship.
With psoriasis, eczema and other similar diseases, which are listed on the same recommendation on nutrition. It is worth noting that this diet is particularly hard, so if you want it to it can get used to very quickly.
From the diet should exclude fatty, fried and spicy. Special emphasis is to be done in the use of plant foods, vegetables and fruits (but not citrus fruits, to avoid possible exposure to allergens). Is strictly prohibited are products such as coffee and alcohol. Sometimes, especially in eczema, dermatologists advise to carry out unloading days. At this time it is best to eat fresh out of the neutral products of juice (apple, vegetable, carrot). If you have further questions about nutrition it is possible to consult with the attending dermatologist.