For today experts allocate four stages of psoriasis, each of which has its own characteristics. Their speed of development depends on the degree of resistance of the organism, the duration of exposure to a provoking factor, the General health of the patient, etc.
In General, we can distinguish the following stages of development of psoriasis:
Primary , also called the hour.
Progressive , which is a period of exacerbation of the disease.
Fixed , during which the disease is not spreading and does not advance.
retrogressive, that is mainly characterized by the recovery of the patient and the disappearance of some or all of the symptoms.
Therefore, we can conclude that psoriasis is completely different from one other scenario, which implies the need for their correct determination and selection of procedures and methods of treatment.
The initial phase of psoriasis
In the initial phase of development of psoriasis, the symptoms will appear not to lead to a patient significant discomfort. In this phase, it is possible the rapid dissemination of skin lesions in large areas of the skin. The problem is seen as the formation of the plural of the papules have a circular shape with clear boundaries.
In the initial phase of the psoriasis specific feature of the disease is the appearance of silvery-white scales. They are almost not connected with
ramus cutaneus cover, therefore, any mechanical action can peel and fall off.
the papules of psoriasis, which are formed in the skin, begin to merge into a larger spot. That in turn makes it more visible to others. Thereafter the active process of the progression of the disease, which implies that the transition to the next stage of development.
How to recognize psoriasis at an early stage
The first stage of development of psoriasis is the period in which it is very important to detect changes in the appearance of the skin. If it does, then attempt to treat the disease, there is a high probability of causing a rapid remission.
Recognize psoriasis in the early stages, with the following characteristics:
The emergence of the phenomenon stearin spot. In the implementation of scraping the top layer of dry skin flakes easily fall off, exposing the surface that are quite similar in appearance to a drop of stearin.
The emergence of the phenomenon of the thermal film. If we eliminate scales and stearin site, you can get to a smooth surface, which is reminiscent of the film.
The manifestation of the phenomenon of the "blood dew". If the film is damaged start to be a drop of blood. This is due to the fact that near the surface of the skin is a large number of capillaries are relatively thin walls.
To prevent further development of psoriasis, after an early stage of its emergence, worth the time to notice the signs of illness and begin therapy,
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The treatment of the disease in the initial phase
If you start the treatment of psoriasis in a first phase, there is a high probability of preventing serious consequences of the disease and its transition into the chronic process.
One of the most effective, popular and well-known products that are used when a lesion of the skin is salicylic ointment. Helps to remove the inflammatory process and to remove the scales of the layer. To combat the itching is to use naphthalene ointment. In some cases, doctors prescribe medicines hormonal. Their advantage is that they quickly affect the disease. Among the drawbacks of these drugs, we can highlight the impossibility of its use in the long term because of the addiction.
In General, the treatment of early stages of psoriasis, consists of the following parts:
A waiver of any bad habits.
Compliance with the rules of the diet.
Local application of preparations based on vitamins.
Use system tools to large-scale lesions of the skin.
Effect on the skin through the use of ultraviolet light.
The use of certain drugs sedatives.
If the psoriasis is treated in the first stage, the progressive stage does not arise.
Progressive stage of psoriasis
Picture of psoriasis vulgaris in advanced stageProgressing psoriasis is a second exacerbation of the disease.The syndrome consists of the following signs of illness:
The appearance of new skin lesions in the form of papules in
flexura surfaces of the extremities. Then, the disease spreads to the torso, head, etc.
The papules merge into a single formation, which is characterized by a silver tint on the background of redness.
The appearance on the surface of the formation constant
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The continuation of the inflammatory process, manifested in the form of hyperemic edges of the affected areas.
In this phase of the disease there is a phenomenon Kebnera. It is a harm to the health of the skin areas and convert them into a new psoriatic plaques.
Treatment of the progressive stage of psoriasis
Progressive severe psoriasis should be treated with caution and care. Lead the process needs an experienced dermatologist.To get rid of the therapy is systemic in these cases it is impossible.
Patients often are assigned to the injection of drugs, such as sodium thiosulfate is a (30 %). It is also recommended to gemodez through the day, and injections intramuscularly every day of gluconate of sodium, at a dose equal to 10 mm.
Due to the fact that in the progressive stage of the psoriasis faster in the body of various toxins are set, they should start using sorbents. On the background of these drugs are also used by different local medications in form of ointments and creams.
In order to strengthen the treatment of the disease can various physiotherapy and instrumental methods.
Phase stationary psoriasis
If the time and correctly as possible to treat psoriasis in its severe form is removed. Will be replaced by a phase stationary which is characterized by a progressive recovery of the patient or the cessation of the progression of the disease.
This stage of the disease is characterized by the following features:
The patient completely stops the process of appearance of new lesions.
Existing plates stop its spread.
Symptom Kebnera disappears.
Itching and discomfort disappears.
The inflammatory process is reduced, as evidenced by the care of redness of the edges of the formations.
Flaking of plaques smooth.
Phase stationary suggests that psoriasis is, and his treatment is effective.
Inpatient stages of psoriasis
In the phase stationary of psoriasis, doctors often recommend the use of local medicines and the impact of instrumental techniques. In the majority of cases, prescribing medications on the basis of tar, products of oil refining.
Therapy systemic is used only when skin lesions are still very significant. This is done against the background of exposing the body to ultraviolet light and PUVA radiation. If the disease does not respond to this, doctors prescribe cytotoxic agents belonging to the class of antimetabolites.
In rare cases, at this stage in severe disease prescribe immunosuppressants. This relates primarily to Cyclosporin A. If the redness persists, experts recommend the use of Erythromycin.
The diet
Diet food for psoriasis is one of the parts of a complete and complex treatment of this disease. When the disease is not recommended to use the following types of foods:
Some types of species. This is mainly due to the high concentration of various essential oils.
Nuts. First of all, it is necessary to restrict the eating hazelnuts, peanuts and walnuts. They are amongst the most popular allergens.
Spicy, smoked and salted products. This kind of food leads to the fact that in the digestive tract to be less absorbed the nutrients.
The citrus fruit. First of all, the prohibition applies to the fruit peel as it is toxic for a patient. It is worth noting that in its raw form is used for making juices, so they also should not be used.
Fatty types of meat. Due to the fact that in them is arachidonic acid which can cause inflammation, it is not recommended to eat.
Spirits. This applies, in particular, and alcoholic beverages.
In General, the excess weight can lead to metabolic disorders, which only aggravates the psoriasis. Therefore, the weight of his body to the sick people should look with extreme care.
Prevention
Due to the fact that the doctors at the time to get to know the trigger factors of psoriasis, have created a list of rules of prevention, which can prevent the development or progression of the disease. Consists of the following:
It is necessary in order to avoid any damage top the skin. This applies to injuries, wounds, scratches, sun and chemical burns.
Regularly moisturize the skin with special cosmetic means, if there is increase of the dryness.
You need to protect the body from infectious diseases and, in the case of the infection immediately begin appropriate therapy of the disease.
It is necessary to abandon the unfavourable habits. This applies in particular to the abuse of alcohol and Smoking.
You should avoid stress, and significant emotional shocks (both negative and positive).
Taking medicines is necessary only in accordance with the instruction and direction of a doctor.