Statistical data show a very large proportion of patients with psoriasis around the world - in the range of 3-5%. The disease mainly affects the skin, manifesting as a red rash, with a characteristic inflammatory reaction. In this case, the plaque is covered with a layer of silvery scales on top. The main difficulty in the treatment of the disease is the lack of definitive drugs. It is thought that the main factors that influence the spread of psoriasis are: metabolic abnormalities, external factors, stress, as well as genetics.
Most scientists agree that heredity plays one of the most important roles. When there is a genetic abnormality, any external stimulus can trigger the manifestation of psoriasis. These can be neurological abnormalities, depression, psycho-emotional disorders, poor quality clothing materials, mechanical damage to the skin, poisoning with chemical compounds, infectious diseases, etc. v. The treatments for psoriasis are to reduce the progression of the disease from acute to asymptomatic. What matters most is not only one's behavior during a relapse, but also the prevention of psoriasis, which is responsible prevention.
The main methods to prevent psoriasis
Psoriasis prevention includes maintaining a healthy lifestyle and eliminating negative factors. At the same time, prevention has a rather general form, that is, it allows you to prevent the development of other diseases, since immunity is strengthened and the body works steadily, resistance torespond to increased environmental stimuli.
Prevention is a set of measures aimed at maintaining the health of the body. There are several areas of influence that can help prevent recurrence:
- Premium skin care;
- Follow the diet;
- Relaxing massage is recommended;
- Refuse bad habits;
- Avoid stress and depression;
- Prevent corrosive chemicals from entering the skin and respiratory tract;
- Maintain proper levels of trace elements and vitamins in the body.
Skin Care
Requires high quality and thorough skin care:
- Carry out periodic water supply processes even in the cold season. During the hot season you can take a cool shower, flush with water, and during cold times you can take a warm bath with soda, salt, herbs, etc. v . . . ;
- It is important to take good care of the skin so as not to cause irritation and cuts in the skin. Use soft sponges, and it is better to completely refuse hard sponges, otherwise relapse may occur;
- Remove solid soaps from use. At the same time prevent the penetration of solvents such as gasoline, kerosene; You're better off washing your hair with special shampoos, which contain disease-spreaders and can act as a psoriasis treatment. These include shampoos, conditioners and lotions;
- Prevent skin cracking to eliminate the possibility of symptoms. After bathing, it is important to moisturize the skin, for the use of masks, creams, ointments, etc. v. This speeds up the recovery of the hydrolipid film and prevents increased water loss. It is necessary to use such means once a day;
- Indoor humidity should be at an optimal level (50-55%). If the air is too dry, the skin begins to dry out and crack. A humidifier can be used;
- Increased air circulation increases skin dryness in air conditioning and drafts. It is necessary to limit the time spent in such facilities;
- Mechanical damage should be excluded. Cuts, bruises, abrasions, lacerations often cause recurrence;
- Chemicals, such as bathroom care, should be used minimally and only with personal protective equipment, although prolonged exposure to inhalation is harmful;
- Keep fingernails short to prevent accidental injury to the skin;
- Some cosmetics contain irritants in their ingredients, which have a negative effect on the skin. You may have to switch to medical cosmetics.
Apply health care massage
The prevention of psoriasis becomes even more effective if massage is applied. Massage techniques that stimulate blood circulation are considered particularly beneficial. Thanks to the active blood circulation, it accelerates the elimination of metabolites and toxins, accelerates the skin regeneration process, and prevents the exacerbation of the disease. The massage involves using the fingers to gradually stretch the skin around the plaque. It is necessary to capture an area of 2-4 cm around the affected area. The plaques themselves should not be touched, it will aggravate the disease. A full body massage can be performed to prevent new plaque formation. Mainly you need to treat the back, then move on to massaging the extremities and the end of the abdomen. The thorax responds well to squeezing and rubbing. The duration of the procedure is 10-15 minutes.
Proper nutrition and diet
Nutrition plays an important role in preventing the development of most chronic diseases, and psoriasis and its prevention are no exception. There are several diet plans that can produce positive results, such as the Pegano diet, but the essence is the same and is to eliminate harmful substances. It is due to the negative effect of food that the disease relapse occurs. This is evidenced by the fact that liver damage in psoriasis is a characteristic process of the disease.
- Absolutely do not eat fried, spicy, salty and sour foods. Also does not include canned, semi-finished foods that may be consumed in small quantities, but only prepared by themselves. Eat perishable foods with caution. All this impairs the processing of food in the digestive tract;
- Do not eat citrus fruits, as they are considered allergenic fruits. In addition, in the composition of citrus fruits, there is colchicine, which destroys folic acid, from which it is one of the important components of the skin regeneration process;
- It is not recommended to eat corn;
- Recurrence can be caused by bananas, mangoes and strawberries;
- It is forbidden to eat sweets, as well as products made from flour;
- Eating potatoes is acceptable, but should be greatly reduced. This is due to the high potassium content. By reacting with sodium, they antagonize calcium. Calcium is important in addressing the inflammatory response;
- Fatty meats should be minimized, mainly pork and lamb. Substitute with more diet meats;
- Allergenic foods are: eggs, tomatoes, coffee, chocolate, honey, mushrooms;
- Dairy products are healthy because they are high in protein and fat. Cheese, milk, fermented baked milk and cheese should be included in the diet. Thanks to the most important amino acids, the process of biochemical reactions in the whole body is carried out normally. At the same time, the high calcium content eliminates inflammation, as well as allergic manifestations;
- Treat and prevent psoriasis effectively with plant-based foods such as vegetables, fruits, and herbs. However, they should be eaten raw. Carrots have beneficial properties, thanks to vitamin A. This ingredient leads to the normalization of metabolism in the skin and helps to regenerate faster;
- Porridge should be present in the daily diet. The most useful grains are: wheat, oats and buckwheat;
- For the fastest treatment of psoriasis, you need to drink a lot of water, including juices, filtered water, including mineral water, teas, . . . ;
- If you have an intolerance, stop the use of allergens. This nuance is determined with the help of the attending physician.
Quit drinking and smoking
There are no reliable data on whether alcohol can cause the disease, but it is known that in patients with developed psoriasis, the course of the disease is greatly aggravated by alcohol consumption. It is also possible to generalize the common, vulgar form of the disease into a more severe form, for example, erythema nodosum psoriasis.
As for smoking, things are somewhat simpler. It has been recognized that it can cause both the disease itself and aggravate the existing form of the disease. People who consume 20 or more cigarettes per day are particularly at risk. The main problem is a decrease in the functioning of the immune system due to lack of oxygen and weakening of muscle tone and blood vessels. It is also important that smoking worsens blood flow through the capillaries, as well as suppresses antioxidant protection.
Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one of the fundamental factors affecting the health of the skin. It is important to have a good daily routine, including getting enough sleep. Doctors recommend regularly going out to nature, fresh air, going to the beach, convalescence, nursing.
Physical activity helps restore the body to a healthy state, which is a key factor in preventing disease. Sports activities are great, especially fitness and swimming. Such a variety of measures allows you to strengthen the immune system, as well as eliminate nervous tension.
Anti-stress
Psychological disorders and stress negatively affect the course of the disease and very often provoke its occurrence. The most important thing in prevention is the normalization and stabilization of the emotional state and nervous system. You should try to exclude external stimuli as much as possible. Ancient practices like yoga and meditation, as well as extra sleep, can help. In more severe situations, they use sedatives or in combination with herbal teas.
If psoriasis is associated with nervous system disorders - headaches, sleep disturbances, anxiety, then medication can be used. Effective - motherwort, valerian, Nervo-Vit. They allow you to normalize sleep patterns, increase the capabilities of the immune system and improve resistance to stress.
If you don't make efforts yourself, it will be difficult to achieve results, you need to calmly accept everything.
Work
Some professions are not suitable for psoriasis patients. Adverse factors include: high temperature, too much dryness or humidity in the room, use of chemicals. In addition, the choice of profession should not fall into those specialties with a high degree of nervous tension, as well as the risk of mechanical damage. It's best to stay away from potentially allergenic environments.
The use of vitamin complexes
Vitamins have an extremely useful effect not only on the course of the disease, but also on the prevention of the disease. Thanks to strong immunity, it is possible to prevent relapses, along with which metabolism improves, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin. The important vitamins are:
- A - he is responsible for keratinization, which significantly accelerates skin regeneration;
- E - Primarily appreciated for its antioxidant effects. It also prevents abnormalities in metabolism and acts as an integral part of DNA synthesis;
- D - is a regulator of phosphorus and calcium metabolism. At the same time, it stimulates regeneration in the epidermis and normalizes membrane and cellular structures;
- Group B - actively participates in the metabolism of the skin, improves the ability to absorb oxygen. Elements of the skin respond favorably to the presence of vitamin B, which is shown by the normalization of the nervous system.
Usually, products with a high content of vitamins or preparations are used. Recommendations - Undevit, Geksavit and Dekamevit, but they need to be used on the recommendation of a doctor.
Medicine
You should consult your doctor before taking the drug. In some cases, the agents, on the contrary, cause an exacerbation of the disease, which is manifested by an increase in symptoms. The use of lithium-containing preparations, as well as gold-containing preparations and beta-blockers should be avoided.
At first glance, any, even the most innocuous, disease can cause psoriasis. It is necessary to treat all diseases promptly. Upper respiratory tract disease often aggravates psoriasis.
Climate therapy, ultraviolet rays
Ultraviolet radiation has a beneficial effect on the development of psoriasis and its prevention. The patient is assigned to sunbathe for 5-10 minutes, burning is unacceptable. In addition, seawater has a positive influence, especially from the Dead Sea, although this indicator is individual, on the contrary, it harms some. Skin wounds are contraindicated when swimming in seawater. During the exacerbation should not go swimming. The duration of climate therapy should be individualized.
When sunbathing, you need to use protective creams. The attending physician will be able to tell if sunbathing is beneficial, or else there is a high risk of exacerbation.
hurt
Lesions are very dangerous manifestations that can cause psoriasis as well as make the disease worse. This increases the risk of secondary infection from cuts and abrasions. Patches often appear around the lesion. Prevent the formation of wounds as much as possible.
clothes
Factors such as high-quality and appropriate clothing are among the principles that prevent psoriasis or its recurrence. It is recommended to use clothes made of soft fabrics made of natural materials, preferably in light colors. This will help avoid damaging the plaque and reduce soreness on the skin. Lighter colors make silver flakes less visible. Linen, cotton and other soft fabrics are ideal materials for bedding. Avoid wearing sweaters and similar materials that can cause irritation.