The treatment of psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin disease in which there are red scaly patches covered with silvery scales that cause itching.

Psoriasis usually appear between the ages of 20 to 30 years and is often hereditary. Psoriasis is not an infectious disease. Even mild psoriasis can cause serious psychological problems: low self-esteem, feelings of shame and social isolation. To die from psoriasis, but the impact of this disease on the human life very seriously.

The reasons for the development of psoriasis

The exact causes of psoriasis are still unknown, but more often the psoriasis is associated with the following factors:

• too active division of the cells of the skin (10 times more than normal) that leads to a convex plaques and flaking of the top layer of the skin;
• the inheritance;
• stress;
• low immunity after the disease.

The symptoms of psoriasis

It is recommended to consult with the doctor if the following symptoms:

• red convex spots (plaques) covered with dry white or silvery scales. They often appear on the elbows and knees, but the rash can be in any part of the body: head, hands, nails and face. In some cases, the spots and itching;
• misshapen, the nails;
• strong exfoliation of dead skin cells (like dandruff);
• blisters on the palms and soles, painful cracks in the skin.

Complications

• arthritis (joint inflammation) in severe cases;
• depression is associated with low self-esteem.

What can you do

You should consult a doctor and strictly implement all its recommendations. You can also be in the sun for 15-30 minutes every day, not drinking alcohol, avoid stress, maintain a healthy lifestyle, watch your weight.

What can a doctor

To explain condition, provide the necessary information and make recommendations. To recommend cream, ointment or other agent for the treatment of psoriasis (for example, preparations containing tar). To prescribe the medicines. To recommend specific treatments (treatment with ultraviolet light PUVA).