Nobody likes being sick.But there are diseases that not only cause physical torment to a person, but also leave an imprint on his appearance.And this is already a big problem: how to put on a T-shirt or an open dress if your neck, elbows and knees are covered with ugly stains?
Causes of psoriasis
Doctors have not come to a common conclusion about the causes of psoriasis.Some suggest that there are multiple causes of the disease.This includes poor immune system function, alcohol (drug) abuse, poor diet, and previous infectious diseases.It is believed that even a cold climate can influence the occurrence of an unpleasant disease.
There are factors that favor the development of psoriasis, also called lichen planus.This can be: very thin skin, frequent contact with chemicals, excessive concern for skin cleanliness (the top layer fades), stress.Psoriasis is recognized by red spots that appear suddenly on the skin.These mainly concern the areas of the neck, lower back and knee joints.In some patients, lichen can affect the scalp, feet, palms, and nails.The most painful is when psoriasis appears on the face.In this case, the unfortunate person does not want to leave the house because the stains are very visible.
First signs of illness
Psoriasis appears as small red spots that look like a rash.It can take various forms: a point, a drop, a coin.Sometimes, in severe cases, the rash is shaped like an arc, a ring, or even the shape of a continent on a world map.The disease can almost always be diagnosed visually by its scales.They form from the center to the periphery and are easily torn off.Under the scales is a spot, the bright red color of which is due to capillaries located near the surface of the skin.The top layer of skin thickens because cell division occurs much more quickly, about 8 times faster than normal.Typically, spots appear symmetrically on both sides.The rash is preceded by fatigue, depression and drowsiness.There are sometimes depressive states.
Why is psoriasis dangerous?
Unfortunately, no medication can guarantee cure from this unpleasant disease.The disease is believed to be hereditary.Psoriasis is afraid of ultraviolet rays.
At first glance, scaly lichen is not a very dangerous disease.Few people know that this insidious disease can turn into a systemic illness.The endocrine, immune and nervous systems are affected.The thyroid gland, liver and kidneys may also be affected.
It is much easier to carry out preventive treatment and avoid exacerbations than to treat the serious consequences of psoriasis.And so - a healthy lifestyle, regular cleansing of the body, sports and sunbathing!