A complex systemic disease associated with skin problems is called psoriasis, the initial stage of the disease does not change into specific symptoms. Therapeutic therapy gives the best result if performed in a timely manner. Doctors note that in a healthy person, cell death occurs after one month. A patient with psoriasis has a shortened skin rejuvenation period, which is a few days.
What does the initial stage of psoriasis look like, photo
Despite the fact that the disease is not contagious, patients notice impressive damage to the skin, nails and hair. On the epidermis, red rashes are clearly visible, initially they are small in size. After a while, papules form at the site of inflammation, altered areas of a bright shade, which will appear on the skin. At the top of them there are scales or silver plates.
Initially, papules hardly bother the patient, in rare cases they are distinguished by itching and light skin. In the initial stage, the affected area does not exceed a few millimeters, in the future the area may increase up to 10 cm.
Psoriasis can affect different parts of the human body, so it is worth paying attention to the symptoms in different places:
- Face. . . Early development of the disease suggests the presence of psoriatic plaques on the skin around the eyes, eyelids and eyebrows. The area of nasolabial folds can also be severely affected.
In rare cases, the spread of the disease can spread to the mucous membranes of the mouth, cheeks, tongue or lips. Some patients complain that papules have also affected the contour of the lips. - Hairline. . . Across the surface of the head, large scaly spots are noted, characterized by a large number of scales. They look like dandruff. In this case, the hair does not suffer from the disease, the pathology affects only the skin. Patients experience itching, constant itching of the scalp. Often, red spots are noticed on the neck and ears.
- HANDS. . . The palms and interdigital spaces can be covered with single papules, which have a pronounced red color. On the back, the manifestation of the disease occurs very rarely. In the presence of pathology at the fingertips, problems with sensitivity are observed. Often, psoriasis affects the nail plate.
- Elbows. . . At the onset of the disease, the patient notices single plates with silver scales. Gradually, degeneration occurs and a persistent area of affected skin appears.
Stairs and a thin film easily fall out of it, after which you may notice a change in color to pink. In some cases, the affected area may bleed. - pins. . . Most often, the patient's feet and back suffer from psoriasis, the symptoms are absolutely similar to what is manifested in the elbows. The symptom of blood dew in the presence of a severe injury is also present.
Causes of the disease
Psoriasis is considered an abnormal reaction of the body to external stimuli. Provokes the development of a pathological process, which involves very rapid skin renewal.
Recently, it is generally accepted that the disease is hereditary. But, it is based not on one type of disease, but on several. The reason for the development of psoriasis may be the failure of metabolic processes, problems in the endocrine system, neurological disorders, weakened immunity. But, it is absolutely certain that the pathology does not have an infectious nature.
There are no exact reasons for the onset of the disease, but doctors have theories.
According to them, psoriasis is divided into 2 types:
- The disease is inherited due to a malfunction in the immune system. A similar form is found in most patients. Diagnosis usually occurs at an early age, before the age of 25 years.
- The disease is not associated with immune problems and can not be inherited. In this case, it happens after 40 years, the affected area are nails and joints.
According to doctors, patients with this disease should exclude the use of alcohol, sweets, salty foods and spicy foods. With the normalization of nutrition, an improvement of the skin condition is noticed. Extreme heat or cold can also provoke a relapse.
Symptoms
Psoriasis is a systemic type of pathology that can spread not only to the skin or nail plate. The spine, joints, tendons, endocrine and nervous systems often suffer from the disease. Damage to the thyroid gland, kidneys and liver is also noted.
The main symptoms of the disease:
- depression, apathy, depressive state;
- persistent fatigue, decreased performance;
- the general condition weakens.
Due to the fact that there is a complex effect on the body, the pathology began to be attributed to psoriatic disease. The main manifestation is accompanied by skin damage, papules with a bright color grow on the epidermis. The affected area is scaly, itchy and brings visible discomfort to the patient.
If the top layer of a papule, an inflamed area is intentionally touched or removed, then blood spots may appear.
The initial stage of psoriasis in children, photo
The disease can also appear in a baby, initially the rash is noted on the skin folds. A similar phenomenon is typical for children under 2 years old. Also, pathology often develops in places where contact with diapers is observed.
Sometimes the disease is confused with diaper dermatitis, but unlike it, in psoriasis, the pathological areas have pronounced borders and a brighter color.
Children over 2 years old already have the same type of papule as adults. Problem areas are characterized by desquamation, the pathology often affects the limbs. The scalp is affected at an older age, similar problems can be found in a child after 10 years. Starting from this period, the symptoms are completely similar to the manifestations of psoriasis in adults.
Most cases of psoriasis in a baby occur after he has transferred a staphylococcal infection.
How to treat
When early-stage psoriasis is detected, primary treatment is not always required. Often, specialists are limited to preventive measures.
To remove the manifestations of skin disease, the following techniques are used:
- Cryotherapy is a method of exposure to cold in a pathological area;
- Plasmapheresis - purification of blood composition;
- Ultraviolet therapy - the patient is given short sessions, which are similar to a visit to the solarium. To achieve greater efficiency, the appointment of special means (PUVA therapy) is prescribed.
It has been observed that self-treatment with ultraviolet light is prohibited. Due to the fact that the dose calculation may be inaccurate. After all, a small dose is a medicine and overdoing it can make the process worse. The same recommendations apply to sunbathing.
Today it is impossible to completely get rid of the disease. According to doctors, the body retains the memory of the transferred disease, which can appear in the presence of provocative factors. Due to the fact that relapse often occurs suddenly, patients should register with a dermatologist.
Folk remedies
If the patient does not have a management process, then it is possible to stop the symptoms without the help of official medicine. There are recipes that can get rid of psoriasis, if there is an initial degree.
How to overcome the disease with popular recipes:
- To get the balm, you need 20 chicken eggs from domestic chickens. The product is boiled within 15 minutes after boiling. Only the yolk is required from the egg, it is kneaded into a homogeneous particle. The finished mass is completely fried in a pan without adding oil.
The heat should be low, as the egg yolk will need to simmer for about 45 minutes. The mixture is removed from the heat and squeezed through the noodles with cheesecloth, the squeezed oil lubricates the problem areas twice a day. - Papules are treated with freshly prepared juice from celandine. Such a manipulation is performed throughout the summer, it is possible to repeat several seasons.
- To get a complex oil, you need to get 10 grams of solid oil, 30 grams of fresh honey, 50 grams of birch tar, 10 grams of boric acid and fish oil, as well as protein from a chicken egg. The mixture is stored in a dark place and the papules are smeared daily.