Psoriasis: photos, symptoms and treatment in adults and children.

The prevalence of skin diseases among the population of the planet is quite important.One of the most common chronic skin disorders is called psoriasis - on average from 2 to 5% (in other studies - from 3 to 7%), the world population suffers from this type of dermatosis.Consequently, it is important to understand if psoriasis is transmitted from one person to another, which is more predisposed to this skin disorder, how to avoid complications, are there effective means of treating medications and folk remedies

What is this?

Systemic skin disease, characterized by the occurrence of pathological processes, with the exception of the skin, also in nails, a certain number of internal organs, joints - one of the many definitions of psoriasis.This dermatological violation considerably reduces the qualitative level of the patient's health, having a pernicious effect on metabolism (a process associated with metabolism) in the body, improves the symptoms of cardiovascular disease and contributes to depressive conditions.Knowing its common name - scaly lichen, it is easy to guess what psoriasis looks like: rash in the form of papules (formation with a smooth shiny surface, the shape resembles the hemisphere, color - pink) - at an early stage of small, with a pin head.After a while (several days), the papers are covered with ladders which are easily removed, have a silver white shade.The type of patient skin with psoriasis in loved ones and others arouses interest, is it a contrast or not psoriasis?According to dermatologists, there is no danger to infect other patients.The carrier of the microorganisms of the disease - is absent.The skin is affected here (the upper layers die) - this is how the body reacts to external stimuli, physiological dysfunctions during metabolism.

MKB-10 code

Detailed description of all kinds of varieties of psoriasis, their characteristics are given in the international classification of ICD 10 (10th revision version).Orlinization of a dermatological disease is reduced to the release of these types:

1. Simple (vulgar or bad).It is considered one of the most common among all psoriasis-prevalence approaches 80 to 90%.We recognize by its manifestations: a layer of white (gray) or silver scales (gray) forms on healthy skin, which are thickened and inflamed areas of the skin, which dry easily and exfoliate.Skin areas under such a superposition are very sensitive to injuries, subject to bleeding (contain many smaller vessels), which is why they are called psoriatic plates.By increasing the size, the plates can merge with each other, turning into a single place - "Paraffin Lake".These spots can spread throughout the body.There is a simple psoriasis on the head, including in the hairy part, along the border where hair growth ends.After a time (several months) of the "lakes", they tend to disappear, leaving a whited skin.MKB 10 - L40.0 code.
2. Point (drop -shaped, stopped).This type of psoriasis has a slightly lower prevalence than the vulgar.A sudden manifestation is inherent in him - in patients, several small dry rashes exceeding above the skin have a round configuration (or a drop of drop), a lilac or reddish tone.Code - L4.
3. Pustulenia.It bears its name due to the appearance of pustules-blisters (bubbles) which occur on the surface of healthy skin and contain an exudat (fluid, sterile in composition, is a transdicular).Code-L1-3, L40.82.
4. Psoriasis of nail plates.The plates of the arms and legs are subject to damage - they become brittle, lose their natural color, thicken and relax.In addition, the result of the disease can be the loss of nails.The treatment is complicated due to the accumulation under the dead cells of the epidermis, dirt and dust.Careful, meticulous and long -term care of nail plates are simply necessary.Code - L86.
5. Artropatic.These are the "initiator" of the emergence of the inflammation process in the joints, also in the connective tissues of the body.First of all, the small joints are more often sensitive to it - the phalanx of the fingers or legs swells.The exacerbation occurs in fresh (cold) and gross weather.Such psoriasis is responsible for the appearance of a serious form of the disease and even for the establishment of a handicap for the patient.Code - L5 +.
6. The opposite or psoriasis of flexion surfaces.Externally manifested in the form of smooth, without peeling (or it is slightly) of swelling (with redness) of the skin.LOCATION - In places of skin folds (in the armpit area, in the groin, in the places of the interior surface of the thigh, etc.).Code-l83-4.
7. Erythrodermic.This type of psoriasis is characterized by the inflammatory process of the skin of the whole body, their coat.It is often a consequence of the aggravated form of vulgar psoriasis, or excessive psychological stress, transferred a cold.Sometimes this happens in reaction to the alcohol taken.Code - L85.
8. Another psoriasis - This species includes all other atypical leakage options.Code - L8.

Causes

The basis of psoriasis can be different factors as part of the theories of the formation of this type of dermatosis.

1. Genetic.There is no need to prove whether psoriasis contrasts with a genetic predisposition.The genetic theory of psoriasis represents only an increased risk of manifestation of this dermatosis due to a hereditary factor in humans.
2. Violation of the hormonal context in the body (endocrine theory).The repairing (regenerative) (skin) (regenerative) functions are lost due to a malfunction of the endocrine system.
3. The consequences of infections.During the treatment of infectious diseases, complications can start, reflected directly on the skin (infectious theory) - skin loss of the ability to operate normally after exposure to microorganisms, fungi, etc.
4. Violation of metabolism (metabolic functions) of the body: skin disease is initiated by inadequate work of the circulatory system, for example, lymphocytes are excessively concentrated in certain areas of the skin.This also includes diabetes mellitus - it is with him that metabolic processes are considerably distorted.(Theory of exchange).
5. Immunity.The inadequate work of the immune system leads to the impossibility of an appropriate reaction of the body to health threats.This is also manifested by skin reactions.(Immune theory).

A certain number of reasons can be associated with the characteristics of an individual's life:

• irrational regime;
• abuse of psychoactive substances (alcohol, nicotine, etc.);
• misuse of drugs;
• excessive mental stress, stress;
• A net change under climatic conditions.

Symptoms and steps

The symptoms of psoriasis differ depending on the stage of the disease itself.There are 4 steps of psoriasis.

Initial.

In the initial stadium, in the hands, the stomach, the back or other parts, the individual psoriatic manifestations are perceptible: small papules, pinkish, with a shiny and smooth surface.These are occasional manifestations, over time, there is an increase in their number and their location sites.

Progressive.

At this stage, a peeling of the skin is added to the symptoms - at the beginning in the central part of the papules, which are gradually developing, forming a pink corolla.The form of the areas damaged by the disease gradually acquires a different configuration (Kebner symptom).Itching is observed.The duration of the scene is approximately 2 weeks.

Stationary.

In terms of duration, he has no specific post-after time, he can spend the next step (4th, regression) or return to the previous one (3rd, progressing).New elements on the skin cease to appear, the growth of existing plates slows down, stops at all.

Regressive.

The scene completes the cycle of the disease - the coat goes "to nothing", the plates become flat, lose their bulge.Objects, as a rule, do not atrophy and do not form scars.Although areas subject to the disease lose their pigment (bleach), after time, it passes.

In children

The occurrence of the disease in children is observed in rare cases.But at the same time, the course of psoriasis takes place in a complicated form: the skin of the skin is quickly covered with bubbles, almost the entire surface of the skin is captured.The bubbles contain a liquid (first - transparent, then it is cloudy), its tests show the presence of pathological cells.Therapeutic intervention should be urgently.

In adults

Symptoms and treatment in adults are based on the characteristics of the disease.The patients are fixed:

• the general state of the physical weakening of the body;
• a feeling of non -passing power and fatigue;
• Depression and experience of the depressed state.

A specific symptom depends on the type of psoriasis and its location on the skin.For example, on the legs, the manifestation of psoriasis is more often observed in the knees, feet.With complications, symptoms are improved by members' edema.

Treatment

The drug treatment of psoriasis is based on several approaches, depending on the characteristics of the disease.The averages are used to normalize immunity (immunosuppression method);agents who regulate metabolism and reduce inflammatory manifestations (corticosteroids);Means that reduces cell division functions and prevent tumors (cytostatic).As a direct exposure to affected areas, the psoriasis ointment on the skin is applicable.It is designed to manage the dryness of the skin and the effect of "tightening".A special place is occupied by non -hormonal ointments which affect the foci of inflammation, but not leading to an increase in the hormonal bottom.

Psoriasis nails:

Non -hormonal influence:

• Zinc - is an antiseptic, a means of drying and elimination of the inflammation process;
• Salicyle - Assign the best separation of the keratinized layer of the skin;

Hormonal exposure

The therapeutic effect is given faster than the ointment (all aim to remove itching, inflammation, allergies), but there are side effects.Patients are often offered an ointment that eliminates psoriatic symptoms.An example is a drug - one of its components is used during the day, the other in the night.The ointment includes natural components (lichen, earth mushrooms, rhubarb, thorny).Given the treatment of hydrogen peroxide psoriasis, magazines are distributed according to the therapeutic effect obtained.It in turn depends on the gravity and the type of skin violation itself.Apply peroxide in 2 options:

• Externally (compresses, lotions of affected areas);
• Internally (a drop of peroxide is added to several tablespoons of water, drunk half an hour before meals; also digs a few drops in the nose).

The therapeutic effect of hydrogen peroxide is effective in the first stages of psoriasis and if the disease is not launched.

Treatment of psoriasis with folk remedies at home

A certain number of questions - how to cure psoriasis at home, if the result of treatment will be kept in the case of the use of public funds - is discussed by specialists and patients themselves.Psoriasis is called a disease with relapses with a chronic form.Therefore, it is important to regulate your course - complete healing is very complicated.Folk remedies, the most effective are called:

• Tar (effective in the early stages of dermatosis, relieves inflammation);
• Solidol (parties with psoriasis without difficulty, is effective for nails and the soles area);
• Soda (affects the acidic environment, in particular the skin - thus neutralizes the symptoms of psoriasis);
• The herbs (as a celandine series, the level of inflammation of the psoriasis of the areas affected by the psoriasis is reduced, the skin regeneration is improving).

Make sure to follow the type of nutrition.The diet must provide for the balance of nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) and not violate the metabolic characteristics of the patients.The natural allergens contained in food must be completely excluded.It is important to remember that the treatment of psoriasis must be complex.Its duration is determined both by the depth of damage to the body and the development stage.