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Treating psoriasis in the early stages when symptoms appear

Psoriasis is a complex systemic disease accompanied by skin lesions.In a healthy body, cells live for 30 to 40 days, then they renew themselves.With the development of psoriasis, the lifespan of skin cells is 4-5 days.When they die, flaking, plaques and dryness appear.Treating psoriasis at an early stage is always easier, so it is important not to let the disease progress.Treatment methods for the progressive phase differ significantly.You will learn about the treatment of the initial stage of psoriasis only in the article.

Causes of disease

How does the initial stage of psoriasis manifest

With psoriasis, the functioning of several systems is disrupted at once: endocrine, immune, nervous.Doctors have not completely understood the causes of this disease, nor have they invented a cure for psoriasis.

Experts put forward the following hypotheses for the development of the disease:

  1. Viral.The causative agent of psoriasis can be hereditary retroviruses.Many patients had changes in peripheral lymph nodes, which may indicate the viral nature of the disease.
  2. Immune.With weakened immunity and disruption of protective mechanisms at the cellular level, favorable conditions for the progression of psoriasis appear.Also among the causes of the disease is autoimmune aggression, a process by which lymphocytes begin to attack healthy cells in the body.
  3. Infectious.Many researchers have searched for the causative agents of psoriasis.Epidermophytons, spirochetes and streptococci were suspected, but all hypotheses remained incorrect.However, scientists have found that infectious diseases: ARVI, flu, sore throat are the triggering mechanism for the development of psoriasis.In 90% of cases, this disease is accompanied by tonsillitis.
  4. Genetic.Psoriasis is passed to a child from their parents.60% of patients have relatives affected by this skin disease.If a mother or father is diagnosed with psoriasis, the risk of such a disease in a child increases by 25%, if both parents are sick - by 60%.
  5. Metabolic.Metabolic disorders (lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals) can cause psoriasis.Patients often suffer from disorders in the functioning of the thyroid gland and other glands of the endocrine system.

Main signs and symptoms

This local disease is not contagious.Skin, nails and hair are damaged.Small rashes appear on the epidermis, on which, over time, papules are formed - areas of bright red or pink color that protrude above the skin.At the top they are covered with silvery scales (plates).

symptoms of the initial stage of psoriasis

The papules may itch slightly or not bother you at all, the peeling is not noticeable.Initially, the size of the affected skin areas is 1 to 2 millimeters, then over time their size is estimated to be 10 centimeters or more.

Initial stage of psoriasis: what areas of the body can the disease affect?The main symptoms of the disease in different localizations:

  • On the head.The scalp is covered with red, scaly patches with a large number of dandruff-like scales.Hair is not involved in the pathological process.Patients experience itching.Skin lesions can spread to the neck and behind the ears.
  • On the face.At the initial stage, psoriatic plaques form on the skin around the eyes, on the eyelids, in the nasolabial folds and eyebrows.Occasionally, psoriasis affects the mucous membranes of the mouth, cheeks, lips, tongue and a little more often around the lips.
  • In my arms.Single red papules appear on the palms and between the fingers.The back of the hand is much less frequently affected.If spots form on the fingertips, sensitivity is lost over time.Psoriasis can spread to the nails.
  • On the elbows.At the initial stage, single elements of psoriasis appear, covered with silvery scales.Then they turn into a continuous affected skin area, from which scales and thin film are easily removed.After this action, the affected area takes on a pink-red color and drops of blood appear there.
  • At my feet.The skin of the foot and the back of the leg suffers.The symptoms are similar to elbow psoriasis: in the initial stage, small lesions appear that spread over large areas and a symptom of blood dew is observed.

How and with what to treat psoriasis at the initial stage

treatment of psoriasis in the early stages

Permanently curing psoriasis – is it realistic?Unfortunately, the answer so far is disappointing: this autoimmune disease can be corrected, but it is impossible to get rid of it completely.

Treatment of psoriasis at the initial stage gives excellent results and allows you to get rid of the visible manifestations of the pathology.Traditional medicine uses ointments, creams, solutions, therapeutic ultraviolet irradiation and systemic drug treatment.There are also grandmother's remedies, but they do not give stable results.

Hypoallergenic diet

Patients with different types of psoriasis should learn the basics of an alkaline diet.Patients should eat foods that alkalize the internal environment.Their share should be 65-75%, the share of acidic foods should be 25-35%.

General recommendations:

  • A third of the diet consists of unprocessed vegetables and fruits.Include beets, cabbage, carrots, herbs, cucumbers, onions, garlic and celery in your menu.
  • Another third of the daily menu for psoriasis is complex carbohydrates and natural sweets in limited quantities.Eat porridge (barley, buckwheat), dried fruits (raisins, dried apricots, dates).
  • The last part of the diet consists of animal and plant proteins.Eat lean meat, fish, peas, beans, seeds, eggs and nuts.Polyunsaturated fatty acids should also be included in the menu.
  • Drink at least 7 to 10 glasses of clean water per day.Alcohol is prohibited.
  • For effective treatment, avoid citrus fruits, fatty dairy products, meat, chocolate and red foods.Use honey at a minimum.
  • It is important to exclude sweet, spicy, smoked and sour foods from the diet, as they have a detrimental effect on the skin.The amount of salt should be kept to a minimum.

Drug therapy

Treatment of psoriasis in the initial stage is successful through the prescription of medications.There are several groups.

Local preparations: creams and ointments.The medicines consist of water, emulsifier and oil.They are enough to treat the initial stage of psoriasis.

Ointments are hormonal and non-hormonal.The second group is safer, but not as effective.

Pills.Treatment of psoriasis with medications is more often used to combat the advanced stage.

Systemic therapy.Its nature (dosage, duration of treatment) is determined only by a doctor for the treatment of advanced forms of pathology.

The complex uses:

  • vitamins;
  • fatty acids;
  • hepatoprotectors;
  • immunomodulators;
  • antiallergenic agents;
  • medicines to remove toxins from the intestines.

Physiotherapy

What is psoriasis and how to treat it?The complexity of the therapy is important.At the initial stage of psoriasis, this means proper nutrition, the use of local medications and treatment with physiotherapeutic procedures.These aim to:

physiotherapy as a method of treating psoriasis
  • decreased excitability of the central nervous system;
  • normalization of the patient's psychological state;
  • reduction of itching;
  • acceleration of the resorption of psoriatic papules.

Electrosleep:

  1. An excellent procedure with a calming effect.
  2. Thanks to the complete restoration of the body, the papules decrease in size and the disease goes into remission.
  3. A patient with psoriasis must undergo 8-10 procedures lasting 20-60 minutes.
  4. During the first sessions, patients are plunged into superficial sleep, then move into deep sleep.

Radiotherapy:

  1. Affected areas of the skin are treated with X-rays, which accelerate the process of resorption of psoriasis plaques.
  2. The treatment method involves the use of soft X-rays.
  3. A session is carried out every 4 to 7 days, the total dose of radiation is safe (3.5 to 4 Gy).

Ultrasound treatment:

  1. The skin is treated using ultrasound with vibrations at a frequency of 800-3000 kHz.
  2. The procedure eliminates inflammation, itching and pain, reduces sensitivity to allergens and kills bacteria.
  3. The cycle of procedures covers 8 to 14 sessions, each of which lasts a quarter of an hour.

Among other effective methods of physiotherapy for psoriasis, it is worth noting cryotherapy, immersion in a magnetic field, current treatment and laser.Treatment of psoriasis at home can be accompanied by taking sea salt baths (5 g of salt per 1 liter of water, temperature - 37-38°C, duration 15 minutes, 15-20 sessions daily).With the onset of the disease, it is important to go to sanatoriums and participate in health programs.

Ultraviolet irradiation

Psoriasis is effectively treated by treating affected areas of the skin with ultraviolet light.The wavelength should be between 311 and 313 nm, but a specialist may recommend a different radiation spectrum.The patient is immersed in a special chamber equipped with ultraviolet lamps.Before that, he takes photosensitizing drugs that increase the effectiveness of the treatment.An effective method of UV therapy is PUVA therapy.The wavelength is 320 to 400 nm.To obtain a good treatment result, the patient undergoes 25 irradiations, thanks to which 80% of the affected areas disappear.

Effective folk remedies for treatment at home

treatment of the initial stage of psoriasis at home

At the initial stage of psoriasis, you can use folk recipes:

  1. Chicken egg oil treatment.To get half a glass of product, you will need 20 domestic eggs.Cook the product 15 minutes after boiling.You will need yolks.Mash them into a paste and fry them in a pan without oil over low heat for 45 minutes.Transfer the prepared mass to cheesecloth and squeeze.Apply the oil to the affected areas 1-2 times a day until the symptoms of psoriasis are completely eliminated.
  2. Treatment of the initial stage with complex ointment for psoriasis.Ingredients: 50 grams of birch tar, 20 grams of fat or petroleum jelly, 10 grams of boric acid, 30 grams of honey, 1 chicken egg white, 10 grams of fish oil.Store the product in a dark corner.Lubricate the papules 1-2 times a day.
  3. Celandine juice treatment.Treat affected skin areas with fresh juice of the roots.At the initial stage, this should be done daily throughout the summer for three consecutive seasons.

Features of treatment in children

Do not use folk remedies on a growing organism.They are not always effective and delays in this case are completely unacceptable.If the initial stage of psoriasis occurs, parents should take the child to a dermatologist, who will prescribe a comprehensive examination and treatment.If the disease has not spread much, children are prescribed topical ointments and creams for the skin: keratolytic and anti-inflammatory.

With the help of tar-sulfur or salicylic ointment, the upper layer of psoriasis plaques is removed.To do this, apply a bandage soaked in the active ingredient to the skin, which is removed after 3-5 hours.Then the child should take a bath with a string - this will help remove the crusts painlessly.The final stage of treatment is the application of glucocorticoid preparations to the skin in the dosage prescribed by the doctor.Children are prescribed antihistamines and vitamin complexes.

What does the initial stage of psoriasis look like - photo

what does the initial stage of psoriasis look like

The first stage of psoriasis is accompanied by damage to certain areas of the skin of the body.

If you notice a rash like the one in the photo, rush to a dermatologist.You should not hope in vain that the problem will be resolved by itself.

This skin disease is complex and requires rapid and comprehensive treatment.The sooner a person consults a specialist, the more favorable the outcome will be.

Successful therapy leads to rapid remission and restoration of quality of life.