Psoriasis, the causes of which are unclear, even to this day it is still a mystery to scientists all over the world. The disease can develop suddenly, regardless of the age and sex of the patient.
He has recently been a first development of psoriasis among children and women, without any precipitating causes. In rare cases, the disease can occur on its own, but as a general rule, in order to achieve long-term remission requires a specific treatment, and the desire to recover of the patient.
Theory of the origin of psoriasis
Between the doctors and the scientists that there are several theories of the development of the disease:
HEREDITARY. Genetic transmission of the disease is the MOST COMMON, as doctors in case of every second of the three noted the presence of psoriasis in the story. When you join the precipitating factors, the first symptoms of the disease appear inevitable. In general, when you inherit it is worth noting the relationship with the sex of the children (the disease develops most often between people of the same-sex family).
IMMUNE. The immune theory of the disease is considered to be its main founders. Immune components are present in almost all the inflammation of the immune nature, in some cases, relieves the symptoms of the disease.
However, despite the sufficient amount of research on the immune theory of psoriasis, triggers of their occurrence (triggering mechanisms) not fully elucidated. Therefore, the preventive measures for the development of diseases include, firstly, strengthening the immune system, especially in women, older patients and children) and the protection of the skin (including the head) of infectious diseases. That is immune theory shows that the more serious complications: psoriatic arthritis (explaining the causes of psoriasis on the elbows, knees and hands), and in some cases — the defeat of the spine.
NEUROGENIC. According to the theory of psychosomatic medicine, the disease can be caused by a malfunction of the nervous system, as a result of severe stress. In other words, the mental state of the patient reflects on the state of the patient, which may lead to psoriatic manifestations on the hands, head, feet, etc. in addition, a factor that confirms the development of the disease in the background of psychosomatic medicine, is the positive effect of sedatives, which again points to the spiritual causes of psoriasis.
EXCHANGE. The studies do not rule out the development of the disease in relation to the violation of metabolic processes. As a general rule, the majority of patients experience hypothermia, which indicates a slowing of metabolic processes. In addition to the violation of lipid metabolism indicates high levels of cholesterol in the blood, and the weakening of the immune system is confirmed by the decrease of vitamins (A, b), as well as the copper, iron and zinc observed in 2/3 of all cases.
4 in each case there is diabetes, which indicates a violation of the carbohydrate metabolism, and the metabolism of the nature of the disease confirms the poor functioning of the thyroid, the pancreas and the sex glands, in spite of the treatment.
ALLERGIC. The advocates of this theory believe that psoriatic manifestations occur as a result of allergies. This is corroborated by the fact that this disease, as well as Allergy, not contagious, and it is very itching, rashes on the skin. It is for this reason that psoriasis is very often prescribed antihistamines. In addition, there are symptoms similar to allergic and psoriatic arthritis.
HORMONAL. This hypothesis is connected with infringement of a hormonal background occurring in the body (menopause, puberty, pregnancy, etc.). However, this trend was not popular, as the majority of patients with psoriasis develop when hormonal "tranquility".
INFECTIOUS. This theory of the origin of the disease is one of the most common. This causes manifestations of psoriatic symptoms associated with different pathogens (spirochetes, streptococci, etc.). However, neither microorganisms and fungi in the tests did not prove himself as a leader. Some scientists believe that the development of the acute infectious diseases can influence the course of the dermatoses due to the weakening of the immune system of protection (reversible and irreversible). However, despite the numerous studies, the infectious theory was not confirmed.
VIRUS. The viral nature of the disease has a large number of devotees. However, from the surveys of the viral theory is not confirmed, as one of the main, as I never observed transmission of the disease from a sick to a healthy person, in spite of the fact that there has been hundreds of direct transfusions of blood from patients patients.
The trigger mechanisms of the disease
In many studies of the causes of psoriasis, doctors have found that there are other precipitating conditions for the emergence of the disease. Causes of psoriatic manifestations can be both internal and external factors.
The most common causes that trigger the disease:
- the disease can cause acute and chronic infectious processes in the body (SARS, sinusitis, tonsillitis, scarlet fever, sore throat, etc.), as well as the condition after the vaccination. As a general rule, these diseases that weaken the immune system, which leads to recurrent disease;
- in 40% of patients for the development of exacerbations and result in psychological stress situations (different types of depressions, crises of a personal nature). Therefore, to reduce the symptoms of acute so often prescribed sedatives;
- activate the psoriasis can long-term treatment with medical drugs, especially antibiotics, and immunomodulators. These drugs can cause alterations in the immune system, in response to the stimulus;
- an important role for the development or exacerbation of the disease play bad habits (Tobacco, alcohol), and of the poor diet of the patient with the abuse of fats and fast carbs;
- the symptoms of psoriasis can be caused by exposure to chemical products, for outdoor use (especially in the hands) that are often used in everyday life, including the media of parasites,
- exacerbation perhaps, in violation of the integrity of the skin by mechanical effect (trauma, burns, injections, bites, etc.);
- the reactivation of the psoriasis can cause inflammation of the skin, including fungal infections in the head, develop dermatitis on the hands, etc. in addition, the cause of psoriasis may be acute allergic reaction.
- As a general rule, the disease was exacerbated by precipitating factors (alone or in combination), so it must follow certain rules in order to avoid a dangerous situation.
The main symptoms of psoriasis can appear at any age, but its development in children, there are more serious consequences and complications. In the adult age psoriasis threat of serious diseases concomitant.
Causes of psoriasis in children
On the basis of the results of the study of the disease in the family in a couple of generations, the conduct of biochemical studies in patients with family ties, including healthy, it was found that in the development of psoriasis in children PLAYS an IMPORTANT ROLE HEREDITARY FACTOR predisposing to the disease.
If a parent suffers from psoriasis, the probability of having children with psoriasis is 25%. If evil, for both parents, the risk of having a child with psoriasis is about 75%. Interesting is the fact that very often the psoriasis is transmitted through the line of the breast. Hereditary psoriasis (family) follow-up scientific intervals of 15 to 47% of cases of all diseases with psoriasis in children. However, and despite the in-depth study of the theory of genetic of the disease, its causes, the child and the adult patient has not been fully elucidated.
In preschoolers and school-age children causes of psoriasis can be a strong emotional stress, fear, etc. a Certain regularity, through which it would be possible to identify a single cause of psoriasis in children and adolescents, does not exist.
Many scientists and physicians tend to multifactorial theory of the evolution of the disease, which combines, in addition to heredity, a number of other factors.
The symptoms of the disease
In psoriasis there has atypical reaction to any stimulus. For psoriasis is characterized by the appearance itching of plates of different sizes. Normal skin cells Mature in 3 weeks, but in psoriasis dry after 5 days, which leads to severe itching, especially in the head or the hands. To relieve the symptoms of acute is assigned to a proper treatment.
Some of the most common symptoms of psoriasis include:
- the appearance of pink-red psoriatic plaques with dry white pieces. As a general rule, most often they are localized on the knees, elbows, hands and head (the hairy part);
- when nail psoriasis is marked dystrophy of the nail plate on the hands, the violation of the shape and color of the nails. In severe form may develop degenerative changes;
- itching and dandruff on the head (near the hairline);
- cracking of the skin followed by pus psoriasis areas of the body;
- it is sometimes possible to hyperthermia and the deterioration of the General condition of the patient.
It is important to keep in mind that the symptoms are worse at certain times of the year. There are 3 types of psoriasis in function of the seasons (winter, summer, and uncertain). Patients with the summer type of psoriasis have noted a sudden exacerbation, which requires a longer treatment. The winter type is characterized by the fact that the symptoms of psoriasis are weak and assign the therapy is most effective. When an indeterminate type of psoriatic symptoms can appear at any time of the year and is characterized by frequent relapses.
Therapeutic treatment of the disease
Despite the fact that the causes of psoriasis are not fully understood, today there are the most effective methods, which will contribute to achieve long-term remission:
- it is recommended cryotherapy (low temperatures), which helps in the most advanced cases;
- internal symptoms are eliminated by plasmapheresis (filtering the blood);
- neutralization of symptoms that is carried out actively with the help of the therapy PUVA and special iodine-bromine, radon and sulphide bath.
In addition, the positive effect observed in the treatment with salts and Dead sea mud to counteract the symptoms of psoriasis, even in the head.
Prevention of psoriasis
To prevent the disease, it is necessary to observe measures of prevention such as:
- Prevention of trauma to the skin of the hands, the head, the face, etc.
- You don't have to stay for a long time under direct sunlight.
- You need to get rid of bad habits.
- Requires weight control, especially after the acute symptoms.
- You should avoid stressful situations.
- Psoriasis in the head is recommended to use special medicated shampoos and creams.
- In all cases, must be regularly monitored by a dermatologist.
Psoriasis is a multifactorial disease and its causes are very diverse, so that a positive result can be achieved if to start the treatment with strict observance of all the recommendations of a dermatologist. This approach is able to provide long-term remission and the prevention of possible complications.