Psoriasis is a very insidious disease and is capable of hitting not only on the skin. They are often found psoriasis of the nails, called as onihodistrofiya (psoriatic onihodistrofiya).
After the confirmation of this disease, the treatment of nail psoriasis in some cases difficult, since it is significantly less frequent than psoriasis of the skin. However, psoriasis of the nail phalanx to cause the patient considerable distress, leading to emotional breakdowns.
The simultaneous failure of the nail and the skin, which is very rare. The disease can exist for years in the body of the patient, but the characteristic symptoms of this form is the affected nails. When psoriatic manifestations, which is when complications can lead to complications such as psoriatic arthritis.
The causes of the disease
The main reason, where there is the nail psoriasis is a malfunction of the IMMUNE SYSTEM, violating the enzymatic activity of the function and the formation of periungual cells. This leads to a separation of the organism is not grown and cells of the Horny layer of the nail.
There are predisposing causes that can cause the appearance of exacerbations. These include:
- the symptoms of psoriasis can be triggered in adverse weather conditions;
- state of stress and depression;
- chronic disease of the body;
- the symptoms of psoriasis may be aggravated by mechanical damage to the skin;
- long-term use lithium and anti-inflammatory drugs;
- in addition, the causes of the disease can be heredity, the gene when psoriasis is transmitted to the following generations.
As a general rule, the risk group consists of patients under the age of 25 years. Men suffer more often women.
The classification of psoriasis, nail
Nail psoriasis can occur in various forms and have different symptoms. There are several stages of nail psoriasis:
NAPEDOWY — the most common form of the disease. Its symptoms are the appearance of little dents in the nail.
ONYCHOLYSIS — this degree is characterized by a pain of the separation of the nail from the tissues, after which the area around the nail remains psoriatic edge.
ONYCHOMADESIS — in this form too, there is a separation of the nail, but faster and without the formation of the edges.
HEMORRHAGES UNDER the NAIL — there are features stripes of brown and reddish spots under the nail.
TRACHYONYCHIA — in this disease the nail becomes rough and thick.
PARONYCHIA — causes of this form of the disease, the physical impact on the tissues around the nail (removal of hangnails, ingrown nails, etc.). Marked suppuration, swelling and redness around the nails of the plates.
In all forms of nail psoriasis requires early treatment to prevent more severe inflammatory process.
The symptoms of the disease
The symptoms of nail psoriasis a very diverse and depends directly on the shape and form of the disease.
The main symptoms are the following:
- the surface of the nails of the fingers and toes become crooked, visible indentations, and bumps;
- the nail becomes greyish and uneven;
- the edges of the nail plates is covered with inflammatory edges that is capable of spreading through the surface of the skin;
- in the nail appear dull yellow, and psoriatic plaques;
- the nail plate is observed capillary net;
- skin, nails unbearably itchy and flaky.
In a complicated process of symptoms can be complicated by the separation of the pus from under the nail.
Treatment of psoriasis nails
The choice of treatment should be considered causes of psoriasis, the severity and the sensitivity of individual patient.
The initial degree of the disease is treated comprehensively and includes the following activities:
- in the initial phase it is recommended to use medicated nail Polish to cover the nails, as well as gels to moisturize the skin around the nail phalange;
- regulated by hormonal and cell function;
- restores the digestive function;
- it turns out that the nature of psoriasis (fungal, virus, bacteria, etc.);
The most common cause of nail psoriasis is the activity of the fungus because of the weakness of the immune system. Effective impact on it of external products (ointments, creams, therapeutic varnishes), physiotherapy and herbal medicine.
In addition to being used lacquer, neutralizing the fungus, treatment of nail psoriasis includes:
- The ANTIHISTAMINES. To relieve the itching recommended antihistamines.
- MULTIVITAMINS. The destruction of the key in any form of psoriasis will inevitably lead to the loss of essential minerals and vitamins, so it is taking multivitamin preparations. Especially important is the intake of selenium, calcium, silicon, and zinc.
- CORTICOSTEROIDS. In severe disease, it is recommended the use of drugs steroids. However, it should be remembered that, in spite of the fact that the treatment of funds efficiently, they can be taken only after consultation with your doctor.
- IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS. To relieve stress and tension appropriate use of immunosuppressants. However, we must take into account the adverse events.
A positive result showed special nail Belvedere, which helps even in the advanced stage of the disease.
External preparations (ointments, creams)
With external media, usually starts the treatment of nail psoriasis. Smooth development of the symptoms it is very possible that in order to manage these funds.
All external medications are divided into hormonal and non-hormonal.
Folk remedies to fight psoriasis of the nails
Very often there are cases in which the medicine is not able to exert the desired effect and neutralize negative symptoms. This fact makes the search for alternatives, and in questions about how to treat psoriasis of the nails are very sharp. In this case, doctors recommend to get rid of nail psoriasis with the treatment of folk remedies.
The most well-known folk methods of treatment of psoriasis are:
NAIL BATHS. This medicine effectively removes nail fungus plate. To prepare the bath, pour over boiling water 20 oz. dry Laurel leaves and then boil the prepared solution. After cooling should be placed in this solution keys, and keep them for 15 minutes.
GADGETS. At home, simply prepare a lotion. It is recommended to mix 2 tablespoons of oatmeal or corn starch with 0.5 l of water. The prepared slurry is applied to the nails.
The COMPRESSES. Cure for psoriasis of the nails can be with the help of medicinal plants, called brusnik. You need to have 4 tablespoons of dry powder of the leaves brusnik and pour 0.5 l of hot water. After cooling the prepared mass is applied on the affected area as a compress and keep for 15-20 minutes.
With the help of these simple recipes to cure psoriasis folk ways. However, before you start to use the people's recipes require the advice of your doctor.
Diet for psoriasis of the nails
An important condition for the success of the therapeutic treatment is the diet. Very few people know that allergies can appear at any psoriasis. Therefore, you have to respect hypoallergenic diet.
Patient's diet should be balanced, eliminating the foods that may cause allergies (chocolate, coffee, cocoa, strawberries, citrus fruits). The diet prohibits the consumption of spicy, salty, fatty, smoked meats and dishes fried. In addition, you must not use the mustard, mayonnaise and tomato sauce.
During the exacerbation of the psoriasis, the diet involves fasting days, that is to say, during the day you can eat only one product, for example, yogurt, apples, boiled fish, etc. the Diet should be saturated dairy products, vegetables and fresh fruits (except orange and red), as well as fish and vegetables. To fill the body with lecithin, it is recommended the use of vegetable oil (better olive oil from the first pressing).
It is important to remember that any diet excludes the consumption of alcoholic beverages, regardless of the form of psoriatic manifestations.
Prevention
At any stage of the nail psoriasis in the fingers of the hands and psoriasis of the nails of the feet occurs in waves, with periodic recurrences and exacerbations. Therefore, it is important the prevention of psoriasis, which includes:
- The need to have the shortest nails.
- Do not perform pedicures, manicures, etc., including acrylic lacquer.
- You have to eliminate the possibility of injury.
- Through contact at home with household chemicals, you must wear gloves.
Mild disease requires a minimum of medical therapy. At home it is recommended to use medicated nail Polish to cover the nails, which slows down the destruction of the nail.
It should be remembered that any treatment can be performed after prior consultation with your doctor. This relieve the symptoms of acute of the disease and achieve remission prolonged.