Psoriasis in adults

Despite the fact that the disease known to medicine for a long time, the exact cause is still not established. There are various theories as prerequisites to the emergence of diseases, each of which has both supporters and opponents.

That psoriasis can appears in adults, and that the theories that exist about this?

• Some scientists believe that the cause of this disease is hereditary predisposition. This is due to the presence of gene mutations characteristic of all patients with psoriasis. The greatest danger is that psoriasis shows itself falls on 2, 5 and 6 of generation.
• According to a theory, psoriasis appears due to the violation of metabolic processes. In particular, we are talking about failure in the process of metabolism of fats and nitrogen.
• Chronic stress or traumatic serious situation of stress can also cause the development of the disease. There are many cases in which the onset of symptoms after the death of a loved one, separation, loss of work, etc.
• Hormonal changes can act as a catalyst, causing the first symptoms of psoriasis. For example, the development of the disease may coincide with pregnancy, childbirth, the menopause early.
• If a person has autoimmune disorders, which can lead to the development of the disease. In addition, according to the theory immune to the appearance of this disease, psoriasis is an autoimmune disease.

In recent years, the relationship of psoriasis with obesity, the metabolic syndrome, hypertension, cholesterol.

In some cases (especially at existing local – burdened inheritance, etc.) the psoriasis may start as a result of the following factors:

• the constant rubbing and microtrauma of the skin;
• with the change of warm weather from cool;
• when the malnutrition and General exhaustion of the body;
• the abuse of alcohol and Smoking.

Psoriasis in adults: symptoms and treatment

Depending on the shape, the severity and location of the disease, the symptoms of psoriasis can be different.

• When the vulgar (plate) shape of the psoriasis on the body appears distinctive rounded lesions, known as plaques. First, they presented a slight redness, accompanied by itching. Later, its surface is covered with a gray tone, similar to the paraffin shavings (for this plate is called "paraffin lakes"). The skin around them becomes red and scaly, its local temperature can rise. Location vulgar forms of the disease can be either: plaque psoriasis appears on the face, the head and the body.
• The main feature of the inverse forms of the disease is in the lesion of the folds of the outer skin of the thighs, the armpits, the skin under the breast glands. The rash presents with red spots, accompanied by peeling.
• Guttate psoriasis is characterized by the appearance in the body small pink or red lesions which are similar to drops.
• Psoriasis localized on the scalp, behind the ears, close the mouth and nose, and sometimes on the chest and upper back. In this skin appear silvery-grey, dry scales, resembling dandruff.
• Pustular psoriasis presents education in the body of the patient, fluid-filled blisters, the skin around them red and swollen. After the pustules burst, and in its place was formed a thick crust. In some cases, this form of the disease can be very dangerous not only for health but also for human life – for example, when pustular psoriasis.
• Exudative psoriasis is characterized by the appearance on the skin, skin rashes, saturated with exudate, with the development of the sores oozing and crusty yellowish. Rash accompanied by severe itching, which can lead to rashes and more contact with the infection of the wound.
• The most dangerous form of psoriasis is psoriatic erythroderma. The rash usually affects a large area of the body(90%) and is accompanied by peeling, itching, pain, fever, swelling of lymph nodes, and especially in severe cases, detachment of the layers of the skin.
• Psoriatic arthritis manifests itself in the involvement of small and large joints. In the majority of cases it affects the joints of the fingers and toes. The skin over them becomes tense, red and hot to the touch. The main feature of this form of the disease is to change the shape of the fingers: they become asymmetric, short and thick, in appearance similar to sausage. If it is left untreated, it can progress, leading to the person's disability.
• Psoriasis of the nails the surface thickens, turning dark, yellowish, or white tint. In some cases, the nails may appear a point or longitudinal grooves.
• Sometimes psoriatic disorders affect not only the skin and joints, but also on tissues located more deeply. In these cases, the person feels pain and discomfort in the muscles.

Any person faced with the above symptoms, the question is whether psoriasis is curable in adults? Unfortunately, the answer to this. This disease is chronic and, for the moment, the medicine is not able to provide a tool that can completely relieve the patient of psoriatic lesions.

Remember: diagnosis and treatment – it is the prerogative of the doctor. To self-medicate, as it can lead to the degradation and the transition of psoriasis in a severe form. To get an accurate diagnosis and receive recommendations for therapy, you should consult a dermatologist who will carry out the exam, collect a medical history and order laboratory studies.

The essence of psoriasis treatment is to reduce the intensity of the symptoms, in the general strengthening of the body and lengthen the periods of remission. To achieve this, commonly used a comprehensive approach that includes the medications to the interior, external application of ointments and creams, diet and regimen, the use of physiotherapeutic methods, etc.

Drug treatment of psoriasis in adults involves the use of topical treatments, hormonal and non-hormonal ointments, gels, creams that help to reduce the redness, itching and flaking. In the appointment of methods-hormonal, the doctor evaluates the ratio of benefits from their use and the possible harm. This is because the drugs in this category affect not only the skin, but also of other organs and systems, and long-term irrational use can be loaded with health problems. The benefits of methods hormonal is its performance.

After the stabilization of the condition of the patient hormones in general cancel, the appointment in its place a non-steroidal tools. It can be ointments and creams having a composition of birch or pine tar, grease, herbal extracts, zinc, vitamin D, oil of salicylic acid. An important role in the treatment of psoriatic lesions retinoids play – external medicines, which includes vitamin A.

As for drugs for oral administration, the patient may be prescribed antihistamines, hepatoprotectors, vitamins and supplements, minerals, sedatives, immunomodulators, chelators, anti-inflammatory medications and antibiotics (if the infection of the wounds that appeared on the site of the eruption). In psoriasis severe is assigned to therapy systemic.

In addition to the medical treatment that you need to pay attention to nutrition. Daily diet should be rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, fiber, legumes, cereals, lean meats and poultry, fish and seafood. From the menu, you should eliminate simple carbohydrates, sugar refined, sodas, bread of wheat flour, butter, and pastries, alcohol, dyes, preservatives, TRANS fats, emulsifiers, flavors, smoked and pickled food.

Well-proven physical therapy methods such as PUVA-therapy, electrophoresis, phonophoresis, cryotherapy, laser therapy, magnetotherapy, electric. Positive results can be achieved by applying the methods of therapy and hirudotherapy. To achieve a noticeable effect is also possible due to climate change: many patients notice a reduction of symptoms of psoriasis, after a long stay in the sea.

Psoriasis treatment adults at home

Prescription of therapy can be supplemented with the use of traditional medicine. However, you need to understand that psoriasis is a serious chronic illness, the treatment of which may not be limited to the grandmother's methods. In addition, before the use of traditional medicine need to consult with a specialist.

As effective treatment of psoriasis at home is to provide a bath with salt, baking soda, starch, decoction of herbs or oats. We should also mention the possibility of self-cooking at home ointments and balms based on the tar, eggs, plants and other ingredients.

For the treatment of plaques and lesions widely used vegetable oil, oil, burdock, flaxseed, sea buckthorn. All of them have rich in vitamin composition, has a calming effect, help to fight against the itching and flaking.

As for the care of the skin in psoriasis?

To reduce the symptoms and prolong the remission, it is important to provide the skin proper care:

• For washing, bathing and showering that you need to use water of which the temperature is 36-38 degrees. Too hot water can improve the skin peeling.
• Avoid washcloths and replace them with soft jaws. Dry, preferably with a towel soft.
• If the rash localized to the exposed parts of the body, it is impossible to hide them with makeup, as this can lead to the strengthening of the eruption.
• In the presence of plates in the feet it is advisable to wear special insoles orthopedic that reduce the pressure on the feet.
• It is necessary to leave the closing of synthetic and woolen clothing, replacing it with a more wide, made of natural materials.

If you follow the advice of a doctor, eat well and take care of the skin, can significantly reduce symptoms and lengthen periods of remission of psoriasis in people of Mature age.