When faced with psoriasis, many patients do not immediately recognize pathology, such as allergic rashes and other dermatitis. For the timely diagnosis of the disease is important to know how is the pathology, what are the stages of psoriasis and the symptoms of the disease at different stages. The course of psoriasis is characterized by four stages, among which are primary, progressive, the phase stationary and the phase of regression. In more detail each of the phases we consider in this article.
The initial phase of psoriasis
Many patients are interested in how does psoriasis in the initial phase? To see the first manifestations of the disease can be in the photo. This stage is characterized by the development of skin typical red, pink spots with clear boundaries. The disease can appear in different parts of the body. Here's a picture of the pathology in different parts of the body.
The symptoms of psoriasis in the initial phase
For the first stage of the disease is characterized by the following symptoms:
- slight peeling of the dermis;
- redness of the skin;
- development itching;
- a feeling of dryness, tightness;
- the formation of spots of different diameters;
- progressive strengthening of flaking.
The clinical picture of the disease can vary depending on the type of disease. As well, the psoriasis in drops of the size of the plate has a minor diameter no more than 2 — 3 mm. In the more common, vulgar, rashes being higher than 5 cm, and which often merge, forming a large lake. For pustular psoriasis characterized education in the dermal crusts of yellow or greyish with accumulation of serous fluid under them.
The first phase has a duration of every patient in a different way. Depends on the type, the immune system of the patient, and other characteristics of the organism.
The treatment of the first stage
For the early stages of the disease is often prescribed a topical treatment of the lesions with the use of ointments, gels, lotions. Drug therapy is directed at the elimination of the itching, flaking, inflammation, redness, and inflammation. To do this, use of hormonal and non-hormonal ointments.
Hormones in the initial stage is prescribed in rare cases. Often its use is indicated in patients with the acute course of pathology.
Hormonal ointments often cause side effects. It is advisable to use them only on prescription.
Progressive stage of psoriasis
Progressive stage is characterized by the increase of the manifestations of the disease, plaques, each time more itching, scaling, inflammation, the inflammation increases. Eruptions on the skin begin to blend together, which affect large areas of the dermis. In the progress stage appears often this symptom is the phenomenon of the kebnera. The essence of the phenomenon lies in the fact that new lesions appear in areas of the injured skin. If the skin has scratches, abrasions, burns, in place of likely to appear plates. The duration of progress stage lasts an average of 14 days to several months. In each patient, this period of time depends on the individual characteristics of the organism and the speed of the immune system to cope with the disease.
Treatment of advanced stage
Acute psoriasis requires a holistic approach, by means of the following methods:
- The medication.
- The use of physiotherapy.
- Correction of style of life of the patient.
Important! Tactics of treatment is selected individually for each patient depends on the severity of the disease, the peculiarities of its course and the presence of complications.
The medication
To get rid of the plaque and in the reduction of symptoms in medical practice uses the following groups of drugs:
- Antihistamines – designed to reduce these symptoms, such as itching, redness.
- Sedative medications help remove excessive nervous tension and normalize sleep.
- Anti-inflammatory drugs - reliable relieve inflammation, help to eliminate the redness and other signs of disease.
- Diuretics are drugs designed for the excretion of excess fluids and salts. These medicines help to cleanse the body, which positively affects the course of the disease.
- Keratolytic – contribute to a good exfoliation of the epidermis, promote regeneration of the dermis, update it.
- Immunomodulators – govern the functioning of the human immune system, which is an important part of the healing.
- Hormonal creams give quick results, which are mainly used in severe disease.
- Cytotoxic agents tend to suppress the immune system, it is sometimes necessary to get rid of psoriatic plaques.
All drugs should be used only after the prescription. Self-treatment will only aggravate the course of the disease.
Physiotherapy
Methods of physical therapy are:
- The therapy PUVA;
- The use of ultrasonic irradiation.
- Magnetotherapy.
- Selective therapy.
- The laser beams.
- Mud.
- Baths of paraffin.
- The Spa treatment.
The number of sessions and their duration selected by the physician, given the characteristics and the type of disease, as well as the personal qualities and General well-being of the patient.
The traditional methods of
Folk medical methods are recommended:
- Natural oils (juniper or lavender). Have a healing and calming effect, a beneficial effect on the skin. Method of application: a few drops of oil, add the cream and ready to put on the rash.
- Hydrogen peroxide (3%). Point is applied and not washed off. Before applying you must consult a dermatologist.
- 30 g of propolis was mixed with 250 ml of vegetable oil (pre-boil). The mixture prepared should be applied to dissolve the Horny layer of the epidermis and restore the elasticity of the skin.
- The wax of bees. This product has a calming effect. The beeswax should be melted in a water bath, and then gently apply on the bark that covers the papules.
- Med. The main waste product of the bees has a positive effect on the human body for psoriasis. Must be consumed in limited quantities – 2 tablespoons per day.
Dyeing against psoriasis
From popular treatments uses all the same oil and hydrogen peroxide.
You can add the dye on the basis of celandine. For its preparation you will need 3 tablespoons of this plant dry or fresh) and salt water. In no case can not use alcohol, as this can dry the skin.
How to prepare a remedy:
- components should be whole grains;
- leave for a couple of hours.
Before the application of the dyeing of the skin, it is recommended to anoint birch tar (dot) to improve the curative effect.
In order for the therapy to be effective, the patient should go to the diet, harmful foods cause a worsening of the condition.
Diet for psoriasis
Patients with psoriasis, it is important to follow a proper diet. Diet quickly clear the skin of platelets, to avoid the complication of the disease.
The principles of clinical nutrition the following:
- It is necessary to abandon sharp, salty, acidic, fried foods. These products only improve the growth of the plates.
- The diet should be saturated with a large number of vegetables and fruits.
- The main meals, it is best to choose cereals, soups, lean fish and meat.
- On the table and should not contain food allergens. You need to give up eggs, nuts, chocolate, citrus.
- Drinks with caffeine are also excluded.
- Prohibited alcohol, carbonated beverages.
- Dairy products should not contain fat. Preference should be given yogurt without additives, kefir, yogurt.
It is recommended to eat small portions to avoid overeating. Food is an important part of the treatment of the disease. Proper nutrition helps to saturate a body with vitamins, get rid of toxins.
Phase stationary
Phase stationary characterized by a reduction in the growth of psoriatic plaques, and their number in the body is not reduced, the disease seemed to go into sleep mode. In the presence of other factors they cause, pathology of stationary may again go to the stage of progress. The reasons of this phenomenon becomes improper treatment, refusal to diet, the trauma of the skin. The duration of the phase is stationary are so different in different patients, it is very difficult even to imagine. On average, it takes from several weeks to several years.
Stage of regression
Stage regression is the final step before the remission of the disease. Here are the following changes:
- The color of the papules of bright red colour occurs in a pale, pink hue.
- Decreases the amount of flaking.
- He was itching.
- The skin is purified, takes a tone more soft and structure.
- While some parts of the body are the so-called "on-duty plaques". These eruptions are completely conserved in the skin, even in remission.
Psoriasis refers to a chronic dermatitis, non-infectious nature. To completely get rid of the disease is up to date is not possible. Patients that have a pathology, you need a whole life to adhere to preventive measures to avoid the repetition. Many patients are able to maintain the remission for many years and lead a full life.