psoriasis- one of the most common and
mysterious skin diseases. The name "psoriasis" comes from the Greek word "psoriasis", which means itching, itching.
"Devil's Roses"- this was the name of a disease characterized by peeling skin in old age.
In the time of Hippocrates, the term "psora" was introduced, this term was used to denote a group of skin diseases accompanied by scaling, dryness and itching.
The famous Greek physician Claudius Galen, at the beginning of our era, was the first to use the term "psoriasis" to refer to scaly skin changes with severe itching, but this disease had nothing to do with psoriasis.
In the old days, psoriasis was on a par with leprosy, scabies and vitiligo and people suffering from these diseases were forced to wear a special suit, a bang or a bell.
In the early 19th century, English physician Willlen and his students distinguished between psoriasis and leprosy.
In the future, the science of dermatology was enriched with new information about the causes of the disease (metabolic disorders, immunological changes in the body, viral nature, environmental concerns, genetic predisposition, etc. ), but the exact causes of the disease remain a mystery.
Throughout the existence of the Earth, 5. 5 billion people became ill with psoriasis.
It is believed that psoriasis is the "sign of God" for people with special artistic talent.
Among people suffering from psoriasis, there are many successful and great personalities, for example, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Ford, Winston Churchill, John Rockefeller
Blacks suffer from psoriasis much less often than whites. Drinking green tea reduces the risk of psoriasis. The risk of developing psoriasis in women who smoke is 78% higher than in those who do not smoke. Often, during pregnancy, psoriasis goes away without treatment. World War II, number of psoriasis patients. In September 2009, a fashion show was held for the first time in the United States specifically for patients with psoriasis.
Throughout the history of mankind, there has not been a single case of transfer of psoriasis from a sick person to a healthy one, even with a blood transfusion.
Causes of the disease
Psoriasis is considered a multifactorial disease.This means that psoriasis appears suddenly, coincidentally under certain circumstances. Despite many years of research, scientists have not yet been able to discover the exact causes of the disease, but there are many hypotheses.
- heredity (although the presence of a person suffering from psoriasis in the family does not always mean that his offspring will be ill);
- nervous stress (especially during adolescence) provokes a worsening of the disease;
- food (abuse of fatty, salty foods, citrus fruits, chocolate, directly related to the onset of psoriasis);
- weakened immunity - long-term drug therapy, frequent colds, other diseases that reduce immunity, affect the condition of the skin, provoking the development of psoriasis;
- lack of vitamins and minerals;
- violation of metabolic processes.
And much more "Every person has their own psoriasis with its own causes. "
Symptoms of the disease
People under 30, regardless of gender, are more susceptible to this disease. The first symptoms of the disease are small nodules, scattered in reddish or pink, covered with silvery white scales above, when scratched under them, a reddish surface with small drops of blood coming out ("blood dew" is exposed). As psoriasis develops, the nodes grow, joining together, covering a growing area of skin. The patient feels constant itching of the affected areas, combs them and after intense scratching psoriatic "plaques" form - areas with dense, thick and irritated skin.
The areas of psoriasis on the skin are endless, but most often affect the elbows, knees, the elongated surfaces of the hands and feet, and the scalp. Sometimes the disease recedes completely, then suddenly returns, sometimes the patient's condition improves (more often in summer), sometimes worsens (more often in winter), generally unpredictable apparent.
Psoriasis does not make a person physically disabled, but it does deal a crushing blow to the patient's psyche, depriving him of adequate communication with others.
If you have psoriasis. . .
- Make sure the rash is actually psoriasis.
- Do not panic.
- Try to analyze the events that precede the onset of the disease, in the future it will help you avoid recurrent exacerbations.
- Self-medication is dangerous!
- Do not be fooled by expensive treatment, every psoriasis has its own method of treatment.
- Do not sink into illness, remove anxiety, agree on a favorable outcome. Your attitude is the first aid in overcoming the disease.
Forms of psoriasis
Psoriasis of the head. Well-defined patches, pale pink, scaly appear on the scalp and hair never falls out (hair loss in a limited area of skin indicates another condition, such as ringworm).
Psoriasis of the nails(psoriatic onychodystrophy). Fingernails and toenails are affected. It is characterized by staining of the nail plate and the nail bed, the appearance of spots, stains, transverse lines, thickening of the skin under the nails, thickening and layering of the plate, until the complete loss of the nail plates.
Palmar-plantar psoriasis.Papules appear on the surface of the palms and soles, usually combined with psoriasis of the nails (to distinguish it from fungal diseases).
Gutate psoriasis.It is characterized by the appearance on the patient's skin of a large number of small circles raised on the surface of healthy, red or purple (up to purple) skin, very dry, in a shape similar to spots, tears or spots ofsmall. Occurs mainly in the thighs.
Exudative psoriasis.The scales on the surface of the papule take on a yellow tint, become multi-layered, stick together. When such a papule is scratched, the wet, bright pink surface of the skin is exposed.
Pustular psoriasis.Small blisters with purulent contents appear on different parts of the skin, the general condition of the patient worsens and the body temperature rises.
Psoriatic erythroderma.Loss of large areas of skin (sometimes all over the body surface), inflammation is pronounced, skin color is bright pink, the patient feels a strong, unbearable itching and worsening of the general condition.
Arthropathic psoriasis.Not only the skin is affected, but also the small joints (hands, feet). When moving, pain appears in the joints, the joints are restricted in movement, edematous.
Isophoric psoriasis or Koebner phenomenon.This form of the disease develops at the site of a physical skin injury (scratches, surgical wounds, sunburn).
Plaque psoriasis.At the onset of the disease, red, clearly demarcated, scaly papules appear, which coalesce as the disease progresses, forming persistent round or oval plaques of a dark red color.
Reverse (interiginous) psoriasis.An unusual shape that occurs under the mammary glands and in the groin area. The tiles are smooth, red, with clear borders and superficial makeration.
Erythrodermic psoriasis.Severe form, the surface of the skin is red, painful, the patient has a high fever, chills.
Complications of psoriasis
psoriasis- this is not just a skin disease, it is undoubtedly clear that psoriasis is a systemic disease that affects not only the skin but almost all systems of the body, therefore, against the background of psoriasis in humans, the following disorders occur:
- psoriatic arthritis;
- degeneration of nail plates;
- mucosal damage (mouth, gastrointestinal tract, urethra, bladder, etc. );
- eye damage;
- violations in the liver;
- organic disorders of the central nervous system;
- heart damage (myocarditis, myocardial dystrophy, etc. );
- amyotrophy;
- lymphadenopathy.
Characteristics of psoriasis in children
As a rule, psoriasis in children develops at the age of 4-8 years, its appearance is often associated with an infectious disease (tonsils, chickenpox, etc. ), stress, skin trauma, etc. It is manifested mainly on the scalp, as well as on the skin of the face and groin area. The most common in childhood are tear form and exudative form of psoriasis.
Treatment of psoriasis
Since it is extremely difficult to identify the cause of the disease, it is also difficult to identify a single prescription for the fight against psoriasis. This disease is very individual and the approach to treatment must be strictly individual.
Diet.In most cases, dietary advice is enough to stop the development of psoriasis. It is necessary to exclude foods considered traditionally allergenic - citrus fruits, chocolate, eggs, honey, peppers, strawberries. It is recommended to limit the consumption of sour, spicy, fatty foods (oil, lard), alcohol.
Fortifying agents.It is necessary to take multivitamin preparations, means to strengthen the body's immune system, to eliminate nervous stress.
Puvotherapy.Application of special therapeutic agents on the skin, followed by activation by ultraviolet radiation.
Cryotherapy.Placement in a cell with a very low temperature.
Bioresonance therapy.Exposure to weak electromagnetic vibrations.
Ozone therapy.Use of gas treatments, and ozonated cosmetics.
Hirudotherapy.Use of medicinal caterpillars.
Spa treatment.This type of treatment is performed without aggravation of the disease, in the summer-spring period with great care, as sometimes climate change can, on the contrary, provoke the disease. For psoriasis, the sanatoriums of the Dead Sea (Israel), Baku, etc. are recommended.
External treatment(oils, creams, etc. ).
Systemic treatment(tablets, injections, etc. ).
Photochemotherapy.Exposure to ultraviolet rays directly on the affected areas of the skin is performed using special devices that irradiate only the right places without touching healthy skin (which is important in treating limited forms of psoriasis, for example, treating psoriasis of the skin). nails).
Traditional methods of treatment.Based on the therapeutic effect of medicinal plants (celandine, Kalanchoe, eucalyptus, honey, kombucha, etc. ).
Phytotherapy.Treatment with medicinal plants.
Hypnotherapy.Treatment of hypnosis.
Acupuncture.Restores the physical and mental condition of a patient with psoriasis.
Homeopathy.
Treatment of psoriasis with folk remedies.
Today, you can easily find many articles on treating psoriasis with folk remedies, there are really many remedies for treatment, we will present to your attention some of them.
Quite good results, gives the use of decoctions inside plants such as chicory, dandelion, parsley. For treatment, ground roots of these plants are used, which are harvested in spring or autumn on their own or purchased at a pharmacy.
Dill is good for psoriasis. It is very useful to eat it in any available form, and it is better to grind the seeds in a coffee grinder. In the morning, you can prepare a decoction of fennel seeds: pour boiling water over two tablespoons of fennel seeds (0, 5 l), insist for an hour and then drink the resulting decoction thirty minutes before eating, 3-4 times indays.
Cleansing the liver and intestines can also help relieve psoriasis. The easiest way to cleanse yourself is with pumpkin seeds, which you should eat a glass a day for a month, as well as a tablespoon of corn oil twice a day.
Using coniferous baths, every other day, for about half an hour, will help cleanse the skin. Simple simple to prepare soup: at the bottom of a large pot or bucket, you need to place spruce branches, add celandine leaves to them, pour all this with water, bring to a boil and evaporate over very hot heat. low for 20 minutes. Then add the broth for 2-3 hours and pour into the prepared bath. The water temperature should be 37-38 degrees.
For the preparation of baths, you can use other herbs: mint, mother, chamomile, valerian, lemon balm, oregano, candy seeds, stalks.
For the treatment of psoriasis, you can also use buckthorn oil, both externally and internally.
The Most Popular Psoriasis Key Questions and Answers.
Is psoriasis contagious?
Psoriasis is not contagious, in any case, numerous studies confirm this. The presence of some family members with psoriasis is explained by the possible hereditary transmission of the disease.
What are the treatment guarantees?
There can be no question of any guarantee, only a lasting forgiveness is possible.
How much does treatment cost on average?
It is virtually impossible to calculate the cost of treatment due to strictly individual methods of treatment and duration of treatment.
How is the diagnosis made?
Visual examination and scraping of a fungal infection, to detect concomitant pathology.
How does alcohol affect the patient with psoriasis?
Alcohol, due to its toxicity, has a detrimental effect on the whole body as a whole, what can we say about altered skin.
In most patients with alcohol abuse, there is a loss of seasonality during the course of psoriasis and frequent exacerbations. The clinical course of the disease becomes more severe.
So people with psoriasis are not recommended to drink alcoholic beverages even in small quantities.
How do stressful situations affect psoriasis?
The human nervous system is associated with brain activity. The brain controls all the functions of the body, the organs of intelligence and the emotions of a person. It has been proven that in people who experience negative emotions, the amount of adrenaline in the blood increases, this leads to a malfunction of the nervous system and, accordingly, all internal organs. Therefore, during stressful conditions, 56. 6% of patients experience a worsening of the disease.
If a relative has psoriasis, how likely is it that I get psoriasis?
1. 2% of psoriasis patients had no sick relatives. 5% of patients had sick relatives. If one of the twins has psoriasis, the other has psoriasis in 16% of cases, provided one of the parents is ill. If both parents and one of the twins is ill, then another has psoriasis in 50% of cases, and if the twins are identical - in 73%.
Practical advice for patients with psoriasis
- Wear loose, breathable clothing.
- Protect your skin, avoid mechanical irritation.
- Do not come too warm.
- Avoid contact with caustic cleaners and solvents when possible.
- For body care, only mild soaps are allowed, saving the acidic mantle of the skin.
- The shower or bath you take should not be hot and long. It is best to take a short, moderately warm shower.
- Try not to rub too hard with a washcloth while washing and with a towel when dry.
- Control your emotions.
- Communicating with other patients can be an added help.
- Exercises will help improve the condition, yoga is especially recommended.
- A balanced diet and healthy intestinal microflora will improve the condition of your skin.
Rehabilitation of patients with psoriasis
Rehabilitation of patients includes the following activities:
- elimination of side effects of the main treatment.
- stabilization of metabolic processes in the body.
- treatment of concomitant diseases.
- increasing the body's resistance to factors that provoke a deterioration.
For a lasting remission, you may need to radically change your lifestyle, work, and in some cases even your place of residence (relocation to rural, ecologically clean areas often maintains a lasting remission). Supporting relatives and friends is especially important, communicating with people who have the same illness will help overcome difficulties together.
Life according to Hufeland
Prominent German physician Christoph Wilhelm Hufeland once said: "Among the influences that shorten life, fear, sadness, despair, melancholy, cowardice, envy, hatred occupy a predominant place. No one doubts that you can get sick from the idea of disease, whycan you not imagine yourself healthy in order to be healed? "Perhaps these wonderful words will firmly enter your life and help you overcome illness. Live according to Hufeland!