The psoriasis – specific disease, which is caused by hyperproliferations derma cells, the malfunction of the immune system with immune dependens synthesis of mediators that cause inflammation of the skin. For the normalization of the differentiation of keratinocytes, the restoration of the cell mitosis and immune system used drugs of different groups (cytostatics, retinoids, immunosuppressants).
The pattern of use of certain drugs depends on the stage of the disease, the type of injury and age of the patient.
Holistic treatment of psoriasis
Complex treatment of psoriasis involves the use of not only drugs, but also of the physiotherapy. They contribute to the restoration of mitosis, which leads to the elimination of hyperkeratosis and inflammatory processes of the skin. Therapy against psoriasis includes several components, namely:
- external products (ointments, gels, liniments, creams, sprays) – contribute to the elimination of local inflammatory processes in the skin of the area affected by psoriatic plaques;
- parenteral and oral preparations (tablets, drops, injections, vitamins) – through a system of therapy which affect the work of individual organs and systems;
- physiotherapy equipment (cryotherapy, hemosorption, laser therapy) and hardware methods of treatment, aimed at the cleaning of the blood and the skin of pathological agents;
- balneological methods – types of Spa treatments with the use of herudotherapy, mud baths, thermal springs, etc.;
- feeding a balanced diet that contribute to the normalization of cell metabolism and, consequently, of the mitosis.
The choice of the specific areas of the therapy depends on the stage of development of psoriasis. For example, in the phase of progression, that is to say, the active development of psoriatic plaques may not be used in certain types of physiotherapeutic procedures. This can cause even greater aggravation of the disease.
Selection of the treatment complex
The disease is in large part determined by the degree of development of pathological processes, the factors that led to failures in work of immune system, age, etc. In the process of appointing the appropriate set of therapeutic measures the doctor has in mind:- the reasons for the development of the pathology;
- the stage of the disease;
- type psoriatic lesions;
- the gender and age of the patient;
- the characteristics of the disease;
- the tendency to allergic reactions.
A careful study of the history of the patient, allows to determine the direction of treatment, which will help you get the best results therapeutic. A special role is paid to the analysis of the triggers that led to the appearance of psoriatic plaques. The starting mechanism of development of the disease can be stress, chronic illnesses, autoimmune disruptions, climate change, etc.
Selected direction of the therapy should be clearly justified to the pathogenesis of psoriasis. In the contrary case, to suppress the pathological processes in the body will fail, which will lead to complications.
General principles of therapy
According to a recent medical consultation, which was attended by experts from 19 European countries, effective treatment of psoriatic disease based on the implementation of 3 principles:
- strict compliance with the algorithm of complex treatment;
- constant monitoring of the response of the organism to the action of certain medicines;
- timely adjustment of therapeutic treatment of the guidelines.
Unfortunately, in 45% of cases of the generalization of the inflammatory process in the development of psoriasis was caused by the non-observation of the rules of treatment, which was determined by the physician. To reduce the risk of formation of psoriatic plaque throughout the body, you need to clearly follow the instructions given by the specialist in the process of therapy.
Treatment in the progress stage
The scheme of complex treatment of psoriasis is determined by the phase of development of the pathological process. In the phase of progression, that is to say, active appearance of new symptoms and a rash on the skin, should stick around a schema of the treatment:
- Corticosteroid ointment – cut symptoms of the disease and contribute to the elimination of inflammatory processes;
- Vitamin preparations – contribute to the normalization of metabolic processes, that lets you restore cell mitosis;
- Antihistamines – remove severe itching and inflammation of tissues close to sites of inflammation.
The use of these tools in the phase of progression of the disease because of their pathogenetic activity. Have a pronounced antiphlogistic, anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties.
Treatment of the fixed and retrogressive stage
Fixed and retrogressive stage of development of the disease is characterized by moderate desquamation of psoriatic plaques. However, at this stage of the disease does not occur in peripheral increase, that is to say, a growth of papules or the appearance of new symptoms. In this case, medical therapy is directed to the use of drugs with exfoliation, disinfection and healing effect.
Treatment genodermatosis will be approximately as:
In severe disease for the relief of symptoms is used not only of corticosteroids and external resources, but cytostatics
Have a pronounced immunosuppressive effect, i.e., suppress the immune system. It prevents the inflammation of the skin, antibodies attack the epidermis of the cells.