The disease is characterized by the alternation of periods of exacerbation with periods of remission. The disease is considered non-contagious and non-infectious in nature. It is manifested in people of any age.
How to start a psoriasis? Onset of the disease is characterized by the appearance of papules. It is flaky, dense bundles of pink, raised above the skin. Consider the first symptoms of psoriasis:
- The appearance of the eruption on the skin is hardly noticeable;
- The individual elements begin to merge in psoriatic plaques of whitish color with scales;
- There is a rapid extension of the lesions in a particular area of the skin.
Causes of
The main cause of the disease is the alteration of the reaction of the organism to external stimuli, making the upper layers of the skin die quickly in some parts of the body. In a healthy person the cycle of division and maturation of the cells is about 28 days in a patient with psoriasis — approximately 5 days.
There are different theories of the illness:
- disorders of the immune system;
- hereditary disease;
- caused by infectious diseases;
- unbalanced diet;
- unfavourable climatic conditions;
- the abuse of alcohol;
- constant tension;
- HIV;
- the skin is frequently exposed to injuries.
The first symptoms of the psoriasis location
Psoriasis symptoms appear on the body in the following locations:
- the scalp;
- elbows;
- knees;
- lower part of the back;
- tibia;
- folds in the groin area.
Without proper treatment, the lesions can affect the mucous membranes, the nails and joints.
The symptoms of the disease of the scalp that is characterized by the appearance of plaques, which are covered with scales, resembling dandruff. The epidermis on the head to cover large scaly red plaques. Itching increases. Skin damage the comb, the process of capitalisation in order to contribute to the progression of the disease. The elasticity of the epidermis decreases, more wounded. The bumps on the head of the active flake. The disease affects the hair. In the absence of treatment scalp process can be extended to the neck and behind the ears.
In the palms of the hands and the feet of the Horny layer of the cover increases, coarse, covered with cracks. Due to rapid cell division.
The nails of the disease is manifested in two ways: the nail is covered with small holes, signs reminiscent of nail fungus, this will change and tarnish the color of the nails. The nail plate begins to grow and flake off. Through its different groups of psoriatic papules surrounded by an edge of a reddish colour, looks like an oil slick. From the edge of the nail, changes are moving towards the root. At the bottom of the plate accumulate in the cells of the skin.
It is impossible to independently put a diagnosis! For accurate diagnosis it is necessary to carry out microscopic examination of the scales, using x-rays to examine the joints, to do a blood test. If the damage is severe, biopsies of tissues.
Some patients have noted that periods of great need for the winter or end of autumn, so that the symptoms can vary depending on the stage of the season:
- The initial and progressive. New elements are formed continuously, and is an asset to the growth of the demonstrations. Very serious flaking, itching.
- Stationary. Papules cease to grow, a new eruption). In the upper layer of the epidermis appear small folds.
- Regressive. Peeling happens, the plates disappear. In the place of its manifestations are areas of increased pigmentation.
Tissues affected by the disease, become very susceptible to infections. The disease affects the nerve endings.
The symptoms of psoriasis in children
How to identify psoriasis in children? The first signs of children, girls and boys are common. You can easily be confused with candidiasis.
Rashes appear in places that are not typical for lesions on the face, membrane mucosa of the genital organs, the folds. Very often it appears in the header or in the places that are subjected to friction. Appear suddenly, quickly, cover the body, face and other areas. The course of the disease in children is a long and persistent finish. In the infancy petechial hemorrhages are soft. There has been an increase and compaction of the lymph node.
In the phase stationary of growth of the stands, flattens infiltration, reduction of flaking. In the regressive stage, the elements dissolve. Lymph nodes are softened and reduced.
The symptoms of psoriasis in men and women
In General, the beginning of the clinical picture does not differ by gender. At an early stage of speaking symptoms usually does not happen. With the development of the pathology, there is a slight flaking, accompanied by itching and irritation. Binds to inflammation, itching and irritation worse. After brushing, cracks, abrasions, wounds. Then, the spots be bigger, thicken, skin gets rough. They are found in different parts of the body. Papules very quickly covered with silvery scales increase in size, become plates. Format paperback, with outlines irregular (arc-shaped or ring-shaped).
The men take the disease more difficult.The symptoms of psoriasis in men is characterized by the most serious, of course, as males often ignore the first signs, on the basis of the disease. The disease can affect the genitals. It is a very nasty form of the disease, which is accompanied by constant discomfort and itching. Often psoriasis affects the head of his cock. Redness on the penis is easy to confuse with other diseases.
In women, the signs and symptoms of psoriasis commonly occur during the period of the menstrual cycle. Even the first menstruation sometimes cause the appearance of the disease in girls. Pathology of the genital area can greatly disturb the woman, deliver the physical and psychological discomfort.
Adult men and women, you can often find pustular psoriasis, which is not typical for children. There are small vesicles that are grouped. Inflammation increases, the elements fuse, forming purulent areas. Under the crust, you can see the reduced surface. Accompanied by headache, arthralgia, nausea.
Signs of arthropathic psoriasis
This type of disease affects the joints, most often affects men. To diagnose the disease more difficult. Can be asymptomatic, but in the joints of irreversible changes.
The symptoms of arthropathic psoriasis:
- There is pain in the joints;
- In the hands and feet, and cause rashes that itch;
- The joints are deformed;
- Swelling and inflammation of the sore;
- In the morning, he observed stiffness;
- Pain in the spine.
The symptoms resemble the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, but there are some distinctive features:
- Affects most of the joints between the toes, skin covered with redness;
- In addition to the fingers can affect several other joints, but not simultaneously;
- Often, inflammation occurs in the big toe;
- Pathology is accompanied by pain in the heels;
- The process involves the intervertebral joints;
- During the acute exacerbations of the skin rash appears;
- The disease restricts the movement;
- The disease can be asymptomatic.
The appearance of these symptoms, an urgent need to seek a dermatologist and a rheumatologist.
Signs of psoriasis
This is a rare form of the disease. The patient has a rash all over the body surface, which causes severe itching and spreading rapidly.
Symptoms of psoriasis:
- Cover in most parts of the body very red;
- The skin peels off;
- Appear pustules, blisters;
- Quickens the pulse;
- The body temperature ranges;
- Appear swelling, pain in the joints;
- Chills, fever.
Complications characterized by oedema and serious infection that can turn into pneumonia and sepsis, chronic heart failure. All these complications in psoriasis often leads to death.
Prevention of the disease
The combination therapy does not relieve the patient of the psoriasis of most exacerbations. The measures necessary for the prevention of the disease:
- In order to avoid disturbances of the nervous system need to observe the regime of work, leisure, daily routine, will help to a long walk in the air, of the sport.
- Appropriate to treat inflammatory diseases, especially tonsillitis, otitis media, dental caries and other diseases;
- He has to abandon the professional activities related to continuous trauma cover, neuro-psychological overload (in the majority of cases, exacerbation cause stress);
- Giving in to alcoholic drinks. Alcoholics have been registered several times more often the psoriasis;
- Timely treatment of viral diseases;
- Eat well (diet necessarily excludes the foods that most often cause allergy: chocolate, honey, nuts, etc.).