A complex systemic condition with skin problems called psoriasis, the early stage of the disease does not differ in specific symptoms. Treatment gives the best results if it is done in a timely manner. Doctors note that in a healthy person, cell death occurs after a month. A psoriasis patient has a shortened skin renewal period of several days.
What the first stage of psoriasis looks like, photo
Although the disease was not contagious, patients noticed impressive lesions on the skin, nails and hair. The red blisters are clearly visible on the epidermis, initially small in size. After a while, papules form at the inflamed site, light discolored areas of the skin appear on the skin. On their upper part there are scales or silvery patches.
Initially, the papules are hardly uncomfortable for the patient, in rare cases they are distinguished by a mild itchy sensation and peeling off. In the initial stage, the affected area does not exceed a few millimeters, in the future this area may grow up to 10 cm.
Psoriasis can affect different parts of the human body, so it is important to pay attention to symptoms in different locations:
- Face. . . The early development of the disease indicates the presence of psoriatic plaques on the skin around the eyes, eyelids and eyebrows. The area of the nasal fold can also be seriously affected.
In rare cases, the spread of the disease can spread to the lining of the mouth, cheeks, tongue or lips. Some patients complain that the papules have also affected the lip contour. - Hair roots. . . On the entire 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 is not ill, the pathology affects only the skin. Patients feel itchy, constantly scratching their head. Most often, red spots are noted on the neck and ears.
- Hands. . . The palms and interstitial areas may be covered with single papules, markedly red in color. On the back side, manifestations of the disease very rarely occur. In the presence of pathology at the fingertips, problems of sensitivity are noted. Most often, psoriasis affects the nails.
- Elbow. . . At the onset of illness, the patient notices single, scaly, silvery patches. Gradually, degeneration occurs and an area of diseased skin occurs continuously.
Scales and a thin film easily come off, then you may notice a change in color to pink. In some cases, the affected area may bleed. - Foot. . . Usually, the patient's feet and back are psoriasis, the symptoms are identical to the elbow manifestations. Symptoms of blood mist when there are solid lesions are also present.
The cause of the disease
Psoriasis is considered to be an abnormal response of the body to external stimuli. It stimulates the development of a pathological process, leading to too rapid renewal of the skin.
Recently, it is often accepted that the disease is hereditary. However, it is not based on one disease but on several diseases. Reasons for the development of psoriasis can be the failure of metabolism, problems in the endocrine system, nervous disorders, impaired immunity. But, it is completely certain that the pathology is not of a contagious nature.
There is no exact reason for the onset of the disease, but doctors have hypothesized.
According to them, psoriasis is divided into 2 categories:
- Inherited disease caused by a malfunctioning immune system. A similar form is found in most patients. Diagnosis usually occurs at an early age, before 25 years old.
- The disease is not related to immune problems and cannot be inherited. This happens after 40 years, the affected area is the nail and joint.
According to doctors, patients with this disease should exclude the use of alcohol, sweets, salty foods and spicy foods. With the normalization of the diet, an improvement in the condition of the skin is noted. Too hot or too cold can also cause a relapse.
The symptoms
Psoriasis is a systemic condition that can spread not just on the skin or nail plaques. The spine, joints, tendons, endocrine and nervous systems are often ill. In addition, damage to the thyroid, kidney and liver was also noted.
The main symptoms of the disease:
- depression, lethargy, depressed state;
- constant fatigue, reduced performance;
- the general condition is impaired.
Due to the fact that there is a complex effect on the body, pathology begins to be attributed to psoriasis. The main manifestation is damaged skin, bright papules growing on the epidermis. The vaginal area is scaly, itchy and brings a marked discomfort to the patient.
If the top layer of the papilloma, the inflamed area is deliberately touched or removed, drops of blood may appear.
Psoriasis in early stages in children, photo
The disease can manifest itself even in the newborn, initially the rash is noted in folds of the skin. A similar phenomenon is typical for children under 2 years old. In addition, the pathology often develops in places where diaper contact is noted.
Sometimes the disease is confused with diaper dermatitis, but unlike it, in psoriasis, pathological areas have clear boundaries and brighter colors.
Children over 2 years old have a papular form like adults. Problematic areas are characterized by desquamation, a pathology that often affects the extremities. The affected scalp at an older age, the same problems can be encountered in a child after 10 years of age. Starting at this stage, the symptoms are exactly the same as those of psoriasis in an adult.
Most cases of infant psoriasis occur after the baby has turned to staph infection.
How to treat
When psoriasis in its early stages is discovered, it is not always necessary to have primary treatment. Usually, the therapists themselves limit the preventive measures.
To eliminate manifestations of skin diseases, the following techniques are used:
- Cryotherapy is a method of applying cold compresses to the pathological area;
- Plasmapheresis - purification of blood composition;
- Ultraviolet therapy - the patient gets short-term therapy sessions, similar to a visit to the solarium. To achieve a higher effect, the appointment of special means (PUVA therapy) is prescribed.
It should be noted that self-treatment with ultraviolet rays is prohibited. Due to the fact that the dosage calculation may not be accurate. After all, a small dose is a drug, and exceeding it can aggravate the process. The same recommendations apply for sunbathing.
Today it is impossible to completely cure this disease. According to doctors, the body stores memories of the disease that has transferred, which can manifest itself when there are provocative factors. Since recurrences often occur suddenly, the patient needs to register with a dermatologist.
Folk remedies
If the patient does not have a running course, then it is possible to terminate the symptoms without the help of formal medication. There are recipes that can get rid of psoriasis, if there are initial levels.
How to overcome the disease with folk formulas:
- To get nourishing oil, you need 20 eggs from the hens. The product is boiled within 15 minutes after boiling. As long as the yolk comes from an egg, it is kneaded into a homogeneous mixture. The mass of finished product is thoroughly fried in a pan without adding oil.
Keep on low heat, as the yolks will have to boil for about 45 minutes. The mixture is removed from heat and squeezed through cheesecloth, pressing oil to lubricate problem areas twice a day. - Papillomas are treated with freshly prepared juices from the tree. Such operation is carried out throughout the summer, with possible repeating several seasons.
- To get a complex ointment, you need to take 10 grams of solid oil, 30 grams of fresh honey, 50 grams of birch resin, 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 applied daily.