Get rid of the fungus – effectively and forever

Plaque parapsoriasis (or Broca’s disease) is a skin disease that most often occurs in men over the age of 30. The English scientist Brock was the first to write about the disease in 1897. In our country, this disease is described in detail in the works of Professor I.M. Raznatovsky.  

Plaque parapsoriasis is characterized by a characteristic rash that appears on the skin around the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks. Looks like patches of yellow-pink or brownish-yellow hue. In moments of exacerbation of the disease, spots can acquire a reddish-brown tint. It happens that the skin looks speckled due to the fact that the areas of the skin around the hair follicles have a slightly different color. On the distal (farthest from the base) parts of the limbs sometimes acquire a bluish tint.  

The shape of the spots can be round, oval, elongated-elliptical, they can be arranged in stripes, the outlines of the spots are uneven. The most common spots are stripes with pointed tips. They are located on the limbs symmetrically to each other, the long axis of the spot runs parallel to the axis of the limb. If the spots are located on the abdomen, then they run parallel to the ribs. General resorption of rashes is characteristic of plaque parapsoriasis .   

 On the surface of the spots, sometimes fine peeling can be noticed. It is usually only found after the skin has been scraped. The keratinous layer of the skin is often folded, resembling wrinkled paper in appearance. The skin pattern is usually underlined. 

The size of the spots is most often related to their shape. Round spots usually do not grow more than 3 cm in diameter, elongated-elliptical – they reach 5 cm in length and 3 in width, spots in the form of stripes can grow up to 8 cm in length , in width – also up to 3 cm.In some cases spots can be up to 15 cm in length. In some places, spots can merge with each other, but this is due to friction of the skin on clothing or due to improper external therapy. 

Plaque parapsoriasis most often occurs on the inner side of the shoulder (while going out to the back), on the sides of the chest, in front of the abdomen, in the lumbar region. On the legs, spots may appear on the inside of the thighs and lower legs. The rash is usually symmetrical. The skin on the face, head, feet, and palms is usually unaffected.

Having formed and reaching a certain size, the spots can calmly exist for months and years. At the same time, in winter, the disease is somewhat aggravated, and in summer, the skin can partially recover and be masked by a tan. Sometimes there are spontaneous improvements, rarely – complete restoration of the skin. In place of the disappeared spots, the skin remains normal, atrophy does not occur. 

Doctors cannot yet say with certainty what causes the development of Broca’s disease. Often it is associated with the presence in patients of any chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (such as colitis, gastritis, ulcers, which are accompanied by constipation). This gives doctors reason to assume a connection between the occurrence of parapsoriasis and chronic intoxication.

As a treatment, remedies are used that correct the violation of the work of internal organs. They conduct courses of injections of B vitamins (once every 2-3 months), and also prescribe the intake of ascorbic and niacin. In moments of exacerbation of the disease, doctors prescribe the use of local ointments based on glucocorticoids. During the period of quiet development of the disease, a good effect can be achieved by applying UV therapy methods in small erythemal doses.

Scientists still cannot give an exact explanation of why some people are predisposed to psoriasis, while others are never affected by this problem. And although the main causes of psoriasis have been established, modern medicine does not have the means for a complete cure for this disease. What can be the most common factor in the onset of psoriasis? Let’s consider everything in order.  

Heredity

Scientists have proven a long time ago that a genetic predisposition to psoriasis is one of the main causes of its occurrence. But more recently it became known that a person has not one, but several genes at once that are responsible for this predisposition.

In the course of a study of the family history of patients with psoriasis, it was possible to establish that 50% of all patients must have relatives who also suffered from this disease. Moreover, if one of the identical twins is sick with psoriasis, then the second one also has this disease. True, this fact applies only to 70% of twin couples, therefore, the causes of psoriasis , in this case, are not limited only to a hereditary factor. 

External factors

If a person has a genetic predisposition to psoriasis, the factor that triggered its occurrence is often the influence of the environment. For example, the change of season, mechanical or chemical effects on the skin, unfavorable ecology, strong nervous shocks, emotional stress, infectious and viral diseases, taking certain medications can cause psoriasis.

In children, the appearance of psoriasis, as well as periods of exacerbation of the disease, can be provoked by a streptococcal infection. Taking medications such as quinolines, beta-blockers, or lithium are also common causes of psoriasis. In addition, the cancellation of glucocarticoids can lead to an exacerbation of the disease.

Often, foci of skin lesions with psoriasis appear in places of long non-healing wounds or due to recent injuries.

Strange as it may sound, but it is stress that becomes one of the most common causes of psoriasis or recurrence of the disease. Moreover, the reason for such changes can be a variety of emotionally difficult situations, from childhood fright and the beginning of school, to severe nervous tension or mental tragedy.

Failures in the nervous system

Since it is the nervous system that is responsible for the production of special substances, mediators, which largely affect the intensity of metabolic processes in the skin, any failures in its work immediately affect the state of the epidermis. This is confirmed by the fact that psoriasis often occurs as a result of stress, and by the fact that psoriatic plaques almost always appear on symmetrical areas of the body.

That is why the complex of therapeutic measures for psoriasis necessarily includes systemic therapy of disorders of the nervous system in combination with drug, local and general therapy.

Finally, the causes of psoriasis may lie in smoking or excessive addiction to alcohol, as well as some foods, or rather, their improper combination and use. This is explained by the fact that the destructive effect on the body of tobacco and alcoholic beverages, improperly compiled food intake, poor-quality products, as well as a lack of vitamins and microelements in it, cause disruption of metabolic processes, first in the digestive system, and then in other organs and systems of the body. person. All this, in the end, leads to the development of many diseases, including chronic psoriasis.  

Skin diseases always bring a lot of inconvenience to the patient. Not to mention physical torment, even if they are not pronounced clearly, any skin diseases cause severe discomfort in terms of a person’s communication with people around him. And such chronic diseases as psoriasis, which is simply impossible to cure to the end, are often aggravated by the fact that the localization of the affected areas is located in the most “uncomfortable” places, for example, on the palms or soles of the feet. Moreover, it is plantar psoriasis , the characteristic signs of which we will talk about in this article, that becomes the greatest problem for patients suffering from this disease throughout their lives. 

Plantar psoriasis symptoms

Approximately one in four patients with some form of psoriasis complains of psoriasis plaques on the palms and soles of the feet. It should be borne in mind that the skin on the soles and palms is much denser and rougher than on other parts of the body, it is much more susceptible to mechanical stress and is much more likely to come into contact with various aggressive chemicals. Consequently, the symptoms of plantar or palmar-plantar psoriasis , as this form of the disease is called more often, differ in some aspects from the general signs of psoriasis.  

With this form of the disease, there is a significant thickening of the upper layers of the epidermis. Severe coarsening of the skin (hyperkeratosis) causes the formation of characteristic callus-like seals of a reddish hue, which are sometimes covered with a mesh of small painful cracks. According to these signs, plantar psoriasis is in many ways similar to eczema or mycosis, so for an accurate diagnosis, the patient must undergo a serological examination and make a skin biopsy.  

The lesions of psoriasis on the soles are isolated and look like oval or rounded plaques with a shiny scaly surface. On the border, the lesions are surrounded by a ring of denser skin. In the absence of adequate treatment, plaques can grow and join together. Psoriasis plaques clearly stand out against the background of healthy skin with a characteristic pink tint. In some cases, yellow pustules (palmar-plantar pustules) are present in the lesions – formations of a non-infectious nature that do not need additional treatment and soon disappear on their own.

The main symptoms also include excessive dryness, redness and thickening of the skin with many cracks and severe itching. If the acute course of the disease is aggravated by the ingress of a fungus or infection into the skin cracks, an inflammatory process begins in the affected areas, accompanied by pronounced pain sensations with any movement.

Treatment methods

First of all, local therapy is used to treat palmar-plantar psoriasis. That is, glucocorticoid ointments help to relieve the symptoms of the disease, which make it possible to achieve a quick and significant reduction in the external symptoms of psoriasis, pharmacy talkers, skin softening creams, compresses from infusions of medicinal herbs. For plantar psoriasis, a hydrocolloid coating is used, which promotes the speedy healing of sores and cracks in the skin, helps to reduce itching and significantly reduces the friction of the foot on socks and shoes.

If local treatment of plantar psoriasis is not enough, then it is necessary to resort to complex therapy, which includes a number of measures aimed at eliminating the main causes of the disease, as well as physiotherapy and preventive procedures that consolidate the achieved result. Systemic treatment includes the use of retinoids, cytostatics, probiotics, D vitamins, ultraviolet radiation sessions, etc.

Prevention of exacerbations involves adherence to a special diet, exclusion of frequent contact with water, adherence to the rules of personal hygiene, a properly planned daily regimen and much more.

Plantar psoriasis, like other types of this disease, is characterized by temporary remissions and periodic relapses. The disease is exclusively chronic in nature, cannot be completely cured, and in the absence of a proper course of therapeutic measures, it can cause the patient’s disability.

Psoriasis is a chronic dermatosis, the manifestations of which are the result of disturbances in the functioning of the nervous, endocrine, autonomic, and immune systems of the body. Common symptoms of psoriasis are pink, round plaques with a scaly gray-white surface that appear primarily on the folds of the joints of the upper and lower extremities, on the body, and on the scalp.

Since scientists still do not thoroughly know what causes the disease, no means have been found for its complete cure. However, there are ways, proven by time and many years of experience, that help to reduce the symptoms of the disease to a minimum, which greatly facilitates the life of patients with psoriasis. With regard to such an issue as the treatment of psoriasis of the head , an integrated approach is used here, including drug therapy, physiotherapy, the use of local medicines, as well as improvised means such as shampoos, creams, medicinal ointments. Let’s take a look at some of them. 

Shampoos

“Friederm tar” is a medical dermatological shampoo, which contains coal tar. The action of the agent is based on its ability to exert a vasoconstrictor, antifungal and astringent effect on the scalp. The active substances contained in the shampoo significantly inhibit the proliferation of skin tissue cells, contribute to the removal of dead skin cells and excess fat from the skin surface.

Treatment of scalp psoriasis with Friderm Tar shampoo is recommended only as directed by a doctor. In addition, you cannot use the product more than twice a week, as this can cause excessive dryness of the skin. 

T / Gel shampoo from Neutrogena has a similar effect. It also contains tar, so this remedy is great for reducing the symptoms of scalp psoriasis, seborrhea and seborrheic dermatitis.

“Tana tar” is a medical shampoo containing highly purified tar (birch), allantoin, provitamin B5, as well as a whole range of other biological additives that have beneficial properties for the skin. This remedy has proven itself as a non-drug treatment for ICH psoriasis, eczema and atopic dermatitis.

Creams

“Squafan” – a cream mask contains compounds of purified ichthyol and salicylic acid, essential oil of red juniper, a complex of climbazole and miconazole. Eliminates peeling of the skin, helps to restore the normal balance of microflora of HFG, perfectly relieves itching and irritation of the surface layers of the skin.

“Node K” is a cream-emulsion, which is often used as a treatment for scalp psoriasis, accompanied by the formation of new plaques, severe itching and inflammation of the skin. The cream should be used only as directed by a doctor and strictly according to instructions.

Keratoregulating cream “Kertiol S”, thanks to its constituent keratiol, crotaimton, glycolic acid and glycerin, helps to eliminate local hyperkeratosis on the scalp, has an anti-inflammatory, soothing, cleansing, softening effect. It is used both as an independent treatment for psoriasis, and in combination with the main dermatological treatment.

Ointments

Most often, salicylic 2 percent ointment is prescribed as an accompanying treatment for scalp psoriasis. This remedy is considered the most effective, since just a single application of the ointment can almost completely remove horny crusts from the surface of the skin of the HCG. With regular use of salicylic ointment, the symptoms of scalp psoriasis are minimized for a long time. The only drawback of this tool is the complexity of its use, namely, it can be very difficult to wash off the ointment from the skin and, especially, hair. Therefore, it is recommended to apply the ointment to the skin along the partings, in a thin layer and very carefully.

Ointment “Naftaderm” is a 10% liniment of Naftalan oil. It is used for psoriasis (including ICH psoriasis), eczema, seborrhea, neurodermatitis, pink lichen. Possesses unique anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, antipruritic, wound healing properties. It is used as a medicinal product of exclusively external action and only as prescribed by a dermatologist.

Psoriasis can manifest itself on a person’s skin in different ways. The places of localization of psoriasis plaques can also be different. But if on the body these unaesthetic symptoms can be somehow hidden from prying eyes, covering them with clothes, then the psoriasis of the head is almost impossible to hide. But it is precisely the lesion of the scalp under the hair that is one of the most common forms of this disease. This, for obvious reasons, gives the patient a lot of psychological, and not just physical, inconvenience. In addition, it is psoriasis of the head that is considered to be the initial stage of the disease, therefore, at the very first signs of it, a systematic comprehensive treatment should be started, developed and prescribed by a dermatologist.  

Signs of scalp psoriasis

Symptoms of psoriasis of the ICH (scalp) can appear either in the form of separate psoriasis plaques located in separate places under the hair, or in the form of a large, crusty dense formation, the main part of which is still there, under the hair, and the boundaries of the lesion coincide with the border hair growth on the forehead, on the temples, on the neck, behind the auricles. At the same time, psoriasis does not interfere with hair growth and does not in any way contribute to hair loss.

This is because scalp psoriasis affects only the superficial layers of the skin, while the hair follicles are much deeper. In addition, unlike other skin diseases, psoriasis scales “grow” separately from each other, the skin between them, as a rule, is not susceptible to disease, so nothing prevents normal hair growth.

On the surface of psoriasis plaques and formations, in its scaly part, there is a large amount of sebum, therefore, scalp psoriasis can be easily identified by the characteristic tubercles, which are easily felt with fingertips. In addition, the symptoms of the disease are itching and a slight burning sensation in the affected areas.  

Areas of localization of psoriasis plaques

Most often, certain areas of the scalp are affected by psoriasis. These include the skin behind and above the auricles, earlobes, hair parting, forehead, nape and back of the neck along the border of the hairline.

At the same time, the manifestations of psoriasis plaques behind the ears and on the back of the head are most often accompanied by itching, which, as a rule, leads to scratching and subsequent negative consequences. That is, by combing the skin, the patient only aggravates the course of the disease, although he experiences some relief and satisfaction.

Therefore, it is necessary to relieve itching with special ointments and medicinal creams, which are prescribed by a dermatologist for the treatment of psoriasis.

As for the formation of psoriasis plaques on the back of the earlobes, in addition to the unpleasant sensations of annoying itching and burning, additional problems are added here. The thing is that in these areas the skin is much thinner and softer. In addition, it is less exposed to ultraviolet rays and clean air, which contributes to the formation of a humid warm environment in this area. And these are precisely the conditions in which all kinds of bacteria develop perfectly, which, ultimately, leads to the development of inflammation.

To avoid such complications and symptoms of scalp psoriasis, you should carefully follow the rules of personal hygiene, regularly wash and dry the skin in these areas, do not comb your earlobes and ears in any way, and regularly lubricate the lesions with topical medicinal compounds.

Finally, in order to avoid the formation of a psoriasis “helmet”, when the skin lesion extends to almost the entire scalp, including partings and hair borders, it is necessary to comb the hair as gently as possible, trying to exert as little mechanical effect on the skin as possible. This way you can avoid irritation of the dermis at the base of the hair, as well as prevent further proliferation of psoriasis lesions on healthy areas of the ICH skin.

Psoriasis is not so much a dangerous disease in terms of infection as unpleasant and unaesthetic. It is generally accepted that the disease is of a so-called psychosomatic nature, and the main role is assigned to autoimmune disorders in the human body, caused by a genetic predisposition to this disease.

Unfortunately, modern medicine does not have the means and methods for the complete cure of psoriasis. However, it is possible to reduce to a minimum the external symptoms of the disease and transfer it to the stage of remission for a long time by various medication and therapeutic methods, one of which is the treatment of psoriasis with homeopathy – a course of using drugs based on natural substances with a strong biological effect.  

The principle of homeopathy treatment

Treatment of psoriasis with homeopathic remedies refers to the so-called “natural” methods. When developing treatment tactics, a homeopathic doctor takes into account all the features of psoriasis, the reasons that provoked its occurrence, the nature of the course of the disease, symptoms, the frequency of exacerbations and extinctions. The complex of homeopathic medicines, as well as the duration of the main course of treatment, are prescribed individually for each patient, depending on the characteristics of his body.

During the treatment of psoriasis with homeopathy , the work of the internal systems and individual organs is reconfigured. This means that under the influence of biologically active substances, the body’s natural defenses are enhanced, which, in fact, allows you to restore the disturbed autoimmune balance. In order to increase the effectiveness of treatment, the intake of homeopathic medicines is often combined with the intake of organotropic agents that have a targeted specific effect on individual organs.  

What drugs are used

Homeopathic remedies can increase the patient’s immunity, normalize the work of the gastrointestinal tract, and stabilize the functions of the main body systems. They are easy to use and have a beneficial effect on the entire body of a psoriasis patient.

Treatment of psoriasis with homeopathy is highly effective in the case of the use of complex drugs, such as Psorinohel and Psoriaten ointment, which can be purchased at the pharmacy without a reset. In addition, the variety of homeopathic medicines allows you to choose the best option for treating diseases of various forms and degrees of course. 

If psoriasis plaques on the skin are inflamed, the patient is worried about redness, burning and itching, aggravated by wet weather or under the influence of cold water, homeopathy recommends treating psoriasis with Acidumformicum. If the lesions are located on the scalp, as well as in the case of small-lamellar peeling of the skin, Arsenicumalbum is prescribed.

If the manifestation of psoriasis becomes pityriasis peeling of plaques, the most effective treatment result is shown by the use of the drug Calcarea carbonica. Pronounced scaling of psoriatic plaques, accompanied by the formation of large rounded foci not only on the limbs, but also on the patient’s torso, is treated with the homeopathic preparation Hydrocolite. Arsenicum iodatum is usually prescribed to elderly patients or people weakened by one or another accompanying disease.

Often, psoriasis affects not only the skin, but also the nails on the hands and feet of the patient. In this case, homeopathy treatment involves the use of the drug Petroleum. When the course of the disease is very severe, and passes into the stage of psoriatic arthritis (inflammation of the joints of the extremities), the drug Manganum must be included in the course of treatment.

For the manufacture of homeopathic remedies, extracts of potent medicinal plants, vitamins, as well as animal products are used, therefore, psoriasis treatment is carried out under the supervision of a homeopathic physician. Self-selection of any homeopathic remedies can, at best, bring only temporary relief, after which the disease will return again.

Psoriasis is a skin disorder that is never completely cured. But if you raise the alarm in time, if you follow the not-so-complicated rules for the prevention of psoriasis, you can get rid of many problems, and really reduce the symptoms of the disease to nothing. If you know about this, then the disease psoriasis will not seem so terrible as they scare us. The main thing is that the methods of therapeutic therapy are correct, and prevention is regular.  

A little about the treatment. If the disease passes in a mild form, that is, psoriatic plaques are rare, small in size, do not tend to spread and do not affect the skin too much, local therapy will be sufficient, in which only external agents are used. A dermatologist will prescribe all the ointments, creams, lotions, emulsions, etc. necessary for this, recommend a diet for psoriasis, advise in what ways you can improve your health (sunbathing, mineral waters, climate change).

If the psoriasis disease is moderate or severe, treatment should be taken more seriously and very responsibly, in order to in no case allow the development of complications and to avoid the risk of relapse. In this case, the patient is prescribed a whole course of various therapies, the purpose of which is not only to eliminate the symptoms of the disease that appear on the surface of the skin, but also to eliminate the reasons that caused the development of psoriasis. In extremely advanced cases, patients with psoriasis require inpatient treatment, under the constant supervision of doctors.  

But no matter how effective medical treatment is, without preventive measures that must be carried out all the time, its effect will quickly disappear, and the disease will soon return with renewed vigor. What should be done to prevent this from happening?

Balanced diet and medicine

Diet for psoriasis is a rather important point, on which 50% of effective treatment and maintenance of the normal functioning of the whole organism depends. Food should not be too greasy or spicy, should not contain preservatives, food colors and additives. Ideally, all food should be of good quality and the food should be freshly prepared.

At the same time, it is necessary to regularly consume a sufficient amount of proteins (lean meat, eggs, dairy products), vegetable oils (for normal digestion) and vitamins (fruits, vegetables). But alcohol, even the weakest, must be completely abandoned. You can drink only red, good, not powdered wine, and then as a preventive measure. You need to eat in small portions, without overloading the body.

It is also worth remembering that psoriasis often occurs due to allergic reactions, therefore it is necessary to exclude from the diet foods that can cause allergies.

It is important to remember that the choice of medications for people with psoriasis is quite difficult. It is important to read the instructions for all medicines in order to avoid the appearance of new plaques on the skin. After all, a relapse of the disease can occur due to any pathogens, including due to inappropriate medical preparation or its improper use. At the same time, it is by no means possible to launch “side” diseases, even if it is an elementary acute respiratory viral infection, since any disturbances in the functioning of the body, any infections and viruses can aggravate the psoriasis disease.

Correct clothing and daily routine

Clothes, however strange it may sound, can also be an external irritant and allergen for the weakened immune system of a person with psoriasis. Therefore, it is necessary to abandon any synthetic fabrics, be careful about wool and silk, if possible, wear clothes only from cotton and linen. In addition, it will be very useful to replace feather pillows and blankets on padding polyester with hypoallergenic bedding.

The daily routine should be treated with the same attention. If possible, you need to spend as much time as possible in the fresh air. At least once a year, you need to go to the mountains or to the sea – salty sea bathing, clean air and hot sun are considered the best helpers in the treatment of psoriasis.

Timely treatment and systemic prevention is the key to a successful fight against psoriasis!

The multifactorial nature of psoriasis explains the high prevalence of this skin disease. According to statistics, 40% of all inhabitants of the planet are affected by the disease. Scientists still have not been able to establish all the causes of psoriasis, just as there are no ways and methods of cure for this inflammatory skin disease in the arsenal of modern official medicine.

If we consider the situation from this perspective, then the doctors cannot offer anything comforting. And yet, there are a number of therapies, including those in traditional medicine, that help, if not cure psoriasis, then at least keep the disease in the stage of long-term remission.

There are several forms of psoriasis – acute, subacute and chronic. Moreover, the disease begins suddenly, and at the initial stage of development is characterized by strictly defined symptoms. It is very important to know what the initial stage of psoriasis looks like , since the effectiveness of the treatment of the disease primarily depends on the timely detection of the problem.  

Signs of the development of the disease

The clinical picture of the initial stage of psoriasis is characterized by the appearance of sudden rashes on the skin of the extensor surfaces of the legs and arms, on the torso, and the scalp. In this case, the elements of the rash tend to develop peripheral, during which a small nodular rash (papule) the size of a coin, a button and more grows, forming specific psoriatic plaques, diffuse lesions with “geographical”, irregular contours.

After a while, the surface of the plaques begins to peel off strongly, silvery-whitish scales appear on it. Papules do not cause much physical disturbance to the patient, with the exception of deep itching of the skin in diseased areas.

Another characteristic symptom of psoriasis is the so-called “terminal film”. If you try to remove scales from the surface of the plaque, then at the same time a thin layer of the epidermis begins to peel off. Under it, a smooth, as if polished, pink-red skin is found, on the body of which the smallest punctate bleeding begins to appear quickly.

In some cases, the initial stage of psoriasis is characterized by pronounced exudative manifestations, that is, papule scales that have absorbed exudate (serous fluid) turn into a crust. If you try to rip off such a crust, then skin wetness will be found under it. Most often, such symptoms appear on the patient’s legs, and the type of disease in this case is called exudative psoriasis.  

At the stage of disease progression, psoriatic plaques can grow to very large sizes, sometimes spreading to almost all skin integuments of the human body. In this case, the appearance of a bright red rim around the plaque is observed, and then new rashes appear near the existing foci.

Treatment

Methods for treating psoriasis at the primary stage involve the use of drugs that suppress the patient’s autoimmunity, as well as topical agents (ointments, creams, emulsions), which include hormonal substances – corticosteroids.

Local therapy shows good results, since the external symptoms of psoriasis can be quickly eliminated. However, such treatment does not give a stable result and is ineffective – after a while the disease returns with a vengeance. To prevent the initial stage of psoriasis from developing into a subacute and chronic, regressive form, it is necessary to apply treatment not only with topical agents, but also with systemic drugs. The purpose of such treatment is to eliminate the problem of the onset of the disease, stop its development and remove as much as possible all the symptoms of psoriatic processes on the skin.  

And in order to prevent possible relapses of psoriatic inflammatory processes, patients must constantly follow a diet, certain dietary rules, daily regimen, lifestyle, and avoid possible contact with external allergenic substances.

Psoriasis (lichen scaly) is a skin disease, a chronic disease that lasts for years, is characterized by an alternation of deterioration and improvement in the condition. This is a systemic disease of the body with the influence of a variety of factors, therefore, the causes of the onset of the disease in each case are given maximum attention, because the correctness of the chosen treatment tactics will depend on this. Why is the history of psoriasis endless? Because, in fact, the disease is incurable. It is possible to achieve a long-awaited and long-term remission, but this is not a treatment, but a period when the patient should pay increased attention to his health and try to avoid the putative risk factors.  

Psoriasis is characterized by the presence of a rash in the form of nodules of various sizes, called papules. Papules are pink, light red, and covered with a kind of fluffy silvery-white scales that make the lesions appear whitish. There is no the same onset of the course of the disease for everyone. More often, there is a variant with a slow increase in the number of rashes. The first rashes can be overlooked, especially if they are located on the scalp. And only under the influence of provoking factors, the number of rashes increases.

It can be trauma, food excesses, pregnancy, etc. In other cases, the history of psoriasis begins with a sharp “sprinkling” of the epidermis with many elements of various forms. More often this happens after infectious diseases, nervous experiences, aggressive drug therapy. In the course of the disease, psoriatic spots can change their localization sites, heal completely and renew again. The rash affects any part of the body, including the hairy areas, but is more common on the extensor surfaces of the limbs (elbows, knees).  

Types of psoriasis

Distinguish between progressive, stationary (stable) and regressive stages. By the symptoms of manifestations, the following types of psoriasis can be distinguished:

· Usual (general clinic);

· Arthropathic;

• exudative;

Pustular;

· Psoriatic erythroderma.

So, exudative psoriasis is characterized by the formation of lamellar scales, yellowish crusts. If you remove them, you will find a weeping bloody wound.

Pustular generalized psoriasis occurs on the palms and soles of the feet. It is characterized by fever, malaise, and soreness in the area of ​​plaques. Sometimes it is accompanied by damage to the joints, most often small (hands and feet), there are also large ones. The distal joints are more often affected. At first, these are isolated arthritis, usually asymmetric, on one of the arms, for example. In the future, dislocations, subluxations may appear, followed by deformation of the joints.

Psoriatic erythroderma is an acutely developing, general process. The patient’s temperature rises, there are pains in the joints, the general state of health becomes worse. The occurrence of erythroderma is likely due to the growth and fusion of plaques, as well as under the influence of provocative factors such as excess sun. In psoriasis, nail damage is sometimes observed, pinpoint depressions similar to a thimble, opacities or longitudinal and transverse grooves are visible. Also, the nail plates can be thickened, deformed, and have an uneven surface. In other cases, the nails are generally rejected.

Forecast

Over the past century of the development of medical technologies, more than one theory of the onset of psoriasis has been derived. These are metabolic, immune, endocrine, neurogenic and genetic, intoxication, and other theories. Taken into account in scientific circles, each case history of psoriasis in each patient requires an individual approach and detailed study in order to prescribe those drugs that will bring the maximum effect and will not harm the general state of the body.  

Finally, it has been proven that psoriasis is a multifactorial disease. The development of psoriasis is associated with hereditary predisposition, environmental and immunological factors. But the most defining examples are, if not cure, then long-term remission, as a result of properly selected, necessarily complex treatment.

If a disease, in this case psoriasis, has settled in the human body, it will never be possible to get rid of it. Yes, this fact is disappointing, the disease is extremely unpleasant, its symptoms are annoying. Moreover, when psoriatic plaques, which have an extremely unaesthetic appearance, are located not on the body, but on the head, and it is almost impossible to hide them from others. A small relief is that scalp psoriasis is highly treatable therapeutically. And if it is impossible to expel the disease from the body completely, then to reduce its symptoms to a minimum, to constantly keep it in remission is within the power of every patient.  

Causes of occurrence

Psoriasis, not excluding psoriasis of the scalp , is today one of the most common inflammatory skin disease characterized by temporary periods of remission and relapse. The disease is not contagious, however, it belongs to the multifactorial types of skin diseases, therefore, no person can be guaranteed to avoid the risk of getting psoriasis. There are a number of main factors that, according to experts, can provoke the onset of psoriasis on the head, neck, upper and lower limbs, and torso. 

The first conclusion reached by scientists is that psoriasis is a genetically determined disease, and the impetus for its development is various external factors, or negative processes occurring inside the body. The onset of the disease can be triggered by:

Viral or infectious diseases

Disorders or pathological changes in the digestive system

Weakened immunity

Stress or a state of constant nervous tension

Disorders in the endocrine system

Skin trauma – cuts, burns, stitches after head surgery

Effects of low temperatures on the scalp

Allergic reaction to chemical and physical irritants (cosmetics for hair care, unfavorable ecology, psycho-emotional stress, etc.)

Tobacco smoking and alcohol

Improper nutrition

The essence of the problem lies in the fact that due to the disruption of the normal course of processes in certain organs and systems of the human body, the cells of the epidermis begin to divide much faster than necessary. As a result, scaly layers, seals, irritations form on the surface of the skin, and then inflammation begins in certain areas, accompanied by severe itching, redness, and peeling of the skin.

Symptoms of the disease

At the initial stage of development, psoriasis of the scalp is characterized by mild symptoms. Exfoliation of the skin gradually becomes more noticeable, which is very similar to severe dandruff. Soon, mild irritation, itching, nodular seals appear in some small areas. Then, inflammation of the skin joins these symptoms, the itching becomes much stronger, and the skin becomes covered with cracks, erosions, abrasions when scratching.  

Further, either under the hair, or on the earlobes, behind and above the auricles, on the back of the head or forehead, the main signs of psoriasis appear – large red plaques with a silvery-gray scaly surface. At the slightest mechanical effect, the skin in the lesions is easily damaged, burning and painful sensations appear.

If you do not deal with the treatment of the disease at this stage, the psoriasis of the head begins to progress, the plaques grow, join together, forming large areas of skin lesions, up to the formation of the so-called “helmet” covering the entire epidermis under the hair.

Treatment of psoriasis, in any of its manifestations, should be carried out only after the exact identification of the cause of the disease and under the constant supervision of a dermatologist. Self-treatment of scalp psoriasis is not allowed.