Psoriasis or scaly lichen is a chronic, non -infectious skin disease characterized by the appearance of rashes and peeling.According to statistics, pathology occurs in 3% of the planet's population.This can affect not only the skin but also the hair and nails.Psoriasis is not an infectious disease, so it does not pose a danger to others.It often occurs at the age of 15-45.

Psoriasis pathogens are leukocytes produced by the person concerned.The disease does not cover the following way:
- through sweat and saliva;
- for sexual intercourse;
- while care for patients;
- through blood;
- If you use common household items with the patient.
Psoriasis has 2 forms - not -lamp and pustularis.In the form of a non -lenee, we observe the stable course of the disease and the almost entire surface of the body.Among doctors, erythrodermic and vulgar psoriasis are this type.
The pustular form includes Ladow-Landscape psoriasis, ring pustular, herpetiform impetigot and palmoplater psoriasis.
Take 3 stages of the development of the disease:
- Progressive.There are new rashes, accompanied by severe itching.
- Constant.The appearance of rashes ceases and the Psoria plaques start to heal.
- Decreasing.There are pseudonyms around the focus, with active rims, in the middle of large plaques are healthy areas of the skin, but hyperpigmentation is similar to psoriasis.
Depending on the degree of severity, 3 stages of psoriasis can be distinguished:
- Light.The rash covers less than 3% of the skin.
- Average.Brown up to 3-10% of the skin.
- Difficult.Psoriatic plaques cover more than 10% of the skin, and joint lesions are possible.
Depending on the shape of the rash, psoriasis can be dot, haloid or monetary.
Find medical help if such unpleasant signs appear:
- convex plaques with red, with scales, primarily on the knees and elbows;
- itchy;
- Strong peeling, similar to dandruff;
- cracks on the skin;
- blisters on the legs and palms;
- Nail deformation, relaxation.
Reasons
Experts distinguish the following reasons for psoriasis:
- metabolic disorders;
- genetic predisposition;
- neurological disorders;
- decreased immunity after diseases;
- frequent stress;
- excessive hygiene;
- thin dry skin;
- smoking and abuse of alcohol;
- taking some drugs;
- Infectious diseases.
Poor of psoriasis can affect climatic conditions.Dry and hot weather increase the rashes or vice versa.
Since 2004, the International Psoriasis Day from all over the world has been celebrated on October 29.
Because psoriasis is a systemic disease, it also affects not only the skin, but also the joints, spine, tendons, immune, endocrine and nervous systems.In most cases, the thyroid gland, liver and kidneys suffer.
Psoriasis is characterized by the appearance of such symptoms:
- strong weakness;
- chronic fatigue;
- depressed condition;
- pink-red homogeneous rash;
- deterioration of the appearance of nails;
- pronounced inflammatory process;
- an unpleasant scent of cracks;
- submarine bleeding;
- swelling;
- the stiffness of movements;
- joint pain;
- joint deformation;
- Shortening the fingers.

In psoriatic arthritis, swelling of the fingers and legs is possible, causing pain and can cause difficulties with comfortable shoe choice.In this case, you need to seek help from an orthopedic.Selects special shoes.
Psoriasis - A photo of the initial stretch of your hand
Initially, smooth, rounded small spots appear on his hands.These are distinguished by clear boundaries.A few days later, the spots are covered with scales that peel and disappear.The pathology then progresses, the rashes grow and apply to other areas of the skin.In addition, patients notice swelling of the joints, inflammation and skin redness near the nails.If you damage the papule, the blood drops will appear on it.
Diagnosis
For the right diagnosis, the doctor focuses on the patient's clinical manifestations and complaints.Information on diseases of close relatives is also important for human pathologies and lifestyles.Further diagnostic methods are as follows:
- A general blood test that shows the increase in the speed of erythrocyte and the presence of inflammation with pustulus psoriasis, erythroderm or joint.
- Biochemical analysis shows an increase in proteins.
- Cholesterol and blood glucose control.
- Urine analysis that explores changes in water-salt balance.
- Calais analysis, which presents the presence of infection in the intestine and the infection with helmints.
In psoriasis arthritis, radiography and magnetic resonance tomography can be prescribed to check the state of the spine.Potassium oxide is performed to detect the fungus.Pregnant women should perform prolactin analysis to clarify whether psoriasis is a genetic factor caused or its development is associated with hormonal changes.
How do we treat psoriasis?
Treatment of psoriasis in adults consists of using external drugs, taking drugs, vitamin-mineral complexes and biologically active additives.The dermatological process can be accelerated using physiotherapy procedures, hirudotherapy, therapeutic starvation or diet.
Medication for psoriasis
Traditional treatment for psoriasis is the use of the following medicines:
- antihistamines;
- Hepatoprotectors;
- enzyme preparations;
- Enterosorbans.
- antibacterial drugs for cefalosporin, penicillin and macrolides;
- non -steroid anti -inflammatory drugs;
- immunomodulators;
- Biological products.
Hormonal drugs are prescribed in severe stages of pathology.
Creams and ointments from psoriasis
External therapy consists of using various creams and ointments:
- Retinoids.Proliferation of epithelial cells inhibits, improves the condition of membrane cell structures and normalizes keratinization processes.
- Solidol -based creams.When used regularly, skin metabolism is quickly restored, relieves the skin, relieves inflammation and itching, and helps to get rid of peeling.
- Oil mixtures.Accelerate the resorption of the inflammatory process, reduce pain, improve blood circulation and metabolism.
- Degty -based preparations.It has an antiseptic effect, they have a cleansing and restorative effect, and heal the wounds on the skin.
- Corticosteroids.Set the protein and carbohydrate metabolism.It positively affects the work of the kidneys, the normal course of pregnancy and the perception of body stress.
- Keratolytic agents.It is designed to hydrate the layer layer of the epidermis.Keratolytics provide normal skin moisture and prevent aggravation.The most common is the lacasa, Belosaki, salicylic acid and urea -based ointment.
- Vitamin Complexes D These help reduce the rate of proliferation of skin cells and slow down the abnormal changes in the epidermis.
Of the non -hormonal ointments, such drugs should be preferred:
- Zinc ointment.It has anti -inflammatory effects, dry the skin well.
- Salicylic ointment.It has a soft effect and removes the inflammatory process.
Diet with psoriasis

The purpose of complying with psoriasis is to improve metabolism, stimulate body protection, reduce the disease aggravation and reduce the intensity of the skin rashes.Doctor John Pegano has developed a special diet for people with psoriasis.Its purpose is to reduce the formation of autoimmune bodies and normalize the work of the intestine.
Experts recommend using the following products:
- millet;
- legumes;
- cottage cheese;
- Low fatty meat types;
- chicken egg;
- sea fish;
- carrot;
- pumpkin;
- asparagus;
- white cabbage;
- sugar beet;
- zucchini;
- vegetable oil;
- almond;
- Seeds of flax, sunflower and pumpkin.
The following products should be excluded from the diet:
- meat meat;
- sugar;
- honey;
- smoked meats;
- sausage;
- citrus fruits;
- rice;
- carbonated drinks;
- alcohol;
- Products with artificial additives.
Considering the diet, the skin condition improves, the intensity of the relapse decreases, the discomfort and itching disappears.Therapeutic nutrition promotes overweight reduction, normalizes digestive activity and stimulates immunity.
Conventional medicine
Often patients treat psoriasis at home with folk drugs.One of the proven products based on the birch tar.This should be prepared according to the system:
- Connect 25 g of tar and 10 g of petroleum jelly.
- Add 5 g boric acid, 15 g of honey, 1 egg whites and 5 g fish oil.
- Mix thoroughly with the creamy texture.
- Place in a dark container.
Take care of the affected areas of the skin 1 time a day.
Well -founded in the fight against psoriasis on the foot of propolis:
- Take 15 g propolis.
- Add 100 g of warm butter.
- Stir well.
- Add 3 capsules a vitamin.
To impregnate the resulting mixture and secure it for the rashes.
It is useful for psoriasis to bathe by adding kickat soup.They are prepared according to the following scheme:
- Mix 90 g of heat and 3 liters of water.
- Stick 1.5 hours.
- Boil over low heat for 20 minutes.
- Leave 1 hour.
- Filter and pour into the bath.
Take a bath every other day for less than 15 minutes.The course of treatment consists of 10-15 procedures.
You can treat psoriasis with St. John Wort Cream.The following operations must be performed for preparation:
- Mix 25 g of St. John's Beer Flower and Celandine root;
- Add 10 g of flower wheels and propolis.
- Pour 150 ml of vegetable oil.
- Keep the product in the refrigerator.
Apply the cream three times a day to the psoriatic plaques.
It is useful to lubricate Celandine juice.It is sufficient to tear the plant with the root, to polish, to press the juice and apply it to each place.Treatment should last all season.
With an ordinary infusion you can cope with the disease:
- Take 25 g of dry raw materials and place in enamel dishes.
- Pour 250 ml of boiling water.
- Cover and leave for 1 hour.
- Filter.
- Squeeze.
- Add boiling water to replace the initial volume.
Drink the resulting infusion at least four times a day before meals.It improves the work of the digestive organs, gallbladder and liver and normalizes metabolism.
What to do with nail psoriasis?
- Boil 5 chicken eggs.
- Grind the egg yolk and bake without oil in a pan for 30-40 minutes.
- Squeeze the oil from the resulting mixture with gauze.
Apply oil to the areas of the nails affected every day.
He proved himself with psoriasis of the nail, a brew based on a bay leaf:
- Take 20 pages.
- Pour 300 ml of boiling water.
- Cook for 15 minutes.
Drink 60 ml of decoction three times a day for 7 days, then take a 3-day break and repeat the course.
Lubricate the nails affected by the disease in combination with coconut oil with olive oil and oatmeal.You can cook this according to the scheme:
- Heat 100 ml of coconut oil in a microwave oven.
- Add 50 ml of olive oil and 100 g of oatmeal.
- Stick to the product for 3-5 days.
- Keep in the refrigerator.
Damaged areas are processed several times a day.

Nail treatment is useful to use sea salt.It is sufficient to add 40 g of salt to 1 liter of warm water and drip a few drops of iodine.Then lower the nails into the bath for 10-15 minutes.After the procedure, dry your hands and apply a nourishing cream.
How to treat psoriasis on your head?
On the head of psoriasis, healers recommend using linseed oil, apple cider vinegar, birch tar, baking soda and chicory root.You can make a therapeutic ointment according to the following scheme:
- Mix 40 g of tar and 40 g of castor oil.
- Add 60 g of honey and 1 egg whites.
- Stir thoroughly.
Apply to the affected areas every day.It is useful to wash your hair with tar -shampoo.This gives the hair silk and increases them better in their appearance.
On your head, psoriasis effectively rinses your hair with apple vinegar, diluted with water in 1: 3.
Wood ash can be used to remove inflammation and itching.It is sufficient to have a pair of branches of lace beam or oak bark and burn them.The resulting powder should be mixed with a small amount of petroleum and then lubricate the psoriasis in the hairy part.
Aloe juice mask is an effective tool for fighting the disease on the head:
- Grind a meat grinder 1 sheet.
- Press the juice with gauze.
- Add 10 g of camphor -alcohol and tar, 1 egg.
- Stir thoroughly.
Apply the mixture to the head, secure it with a plastic bag and put a hat.After 30 minutes, rinse the mask, rinse your hair with tar -shampoo, then rinse the grass.
Prevention
With the tendency of psoriasis you must follow the following recommendations:
- Fold the use of hard washing ups during swimming.
- Wash your hair regularly with therapeutic shampoos, treat creams and balms.
- After a bath or shower, moisturizing creams apply to the body.
- Normalizes the level of humidity in the room.
- Avoid skin damage.
- Fold the solid soap back.
- Do not contact chemicals, always wear protective gloves when using household chemicals.
- Massage to improve blood circulation and rapid skin regeneration.
- Follow the diet.
- Fold back smoking and alcohol.
- It is more often in the fresh air and goes out into nature.
- Fill the summer at sea or health resort.