Psoriasis. How to treat at home quickly in the head, chest, legs, folk remedies, medications, ointments

Psoriasis - a chronic infectious pathology affects the skin. The disease can not be the complete elimination, so treatment measures aimed at reducing the symptoms and normalization of the patient's life. Taking medicines and folk remedies can achieve improvement in the home.

What is psoriasis, causes of

Psoriasis is expressed by the appearance of red spots on the epidermis (tend to merging several spots in one large), which are slowly beginning to peel off. The process is accompanied by severe itching. Prolonged flow pathology in severe, may impair the state of muscle, articular and lymphoid tissues.

Psoriasis refers to diseases, the cause of which has not been studied development. In this regard, there is no medicinal drugs that can finally "win" the disease. External and internal remedies, and recipes of traditional medicine, can reduce the manifestation of symptoms to a minimum and to prevent re-occurrence of rash.

The primary cause of the disease is the acceleration of dying in the specific area of ​​the skin cells. On unaffected parts of the cell life cycle of up to 28 days, on the affected area of ​​up to 5 days. As a result the immune system recognizes these cells as "enemies" and sends a signal to their destruction.

The factors that trigger psoriasis development:

• failure or exchange process;
• diseases of the endocrine system;
• tendency to frequent allergic reactions;
• regular nerve overload and stress situations;
• a strong decline of the immune system;
• hormonal imbalance;
• the presence of parasitic infections in the body;
• therapy is potent, aggressive agents;
• damaged state of the skin under the influence of chemical agents;
• adverse climatic conditions;
• sensitive and thin skin;
• "Bust" in hygiene. By frequent washing broken natural barrier of the epidermis.

Psoriasis is a non-contagious diseases (rashes not detected the presence of an infectious agent), but can be transmitted by hereditary line.

symptoms

Psoriasis treated at home is allowed after examination by a dermatologist. It is important to promptly distinguished from psoriasis similar to symptoms of diseases (fungi, eczema and allergic rashes on the skin).

The features that characterize the disease:

• deterioration of general health. Lethargy, decreased performance, a quick breakdown. This symptom is not always present in psoriasis and is a hallmark pathology;
• dryness of the skin. It develops due to a violation of metabolic processes in the epidermis. As a result, it increases the risk of injury to the skin and accelerating the development of pathology;
• peeling of the epidermis. In psoriasis there is a rapid extinction of the surface layer of the skin, this reaction is accompanied by peeling "dead" cells;
• itching. It appears in the process of peeling skin and refresh old cells with new ones. Psoriasis can also be accompanied by the appearance of micro-cracks on the epidermis, which is also accompanied by itching;
• spots. They are the hallmark of this disease. They can have the form of points, coins or droplets. Individual for this disease is the process of formation of scars.

General characteristics of the maturation of spots:

1. The appearance on the epidermis of red or pink spots, overlooking the main leather cover. The number of spots can be increased or decreased. Itching is absent. This period can take anywhere from several days to several months. Next, the skin starts to peel off with accompanying itching.
2. Passage of dead cells, there is a new layer beneath the epidermis. The skin layer is very thin and easily subjected to injury.
3. Complete removal of old cells with new blood secretions of the skin.

In addition, it should be noted that the disease is stage 3 with a change in symptoms. When referring to a dermatologist, a specialist selected drugs, depending on the stage of the course of disease.

disease stage	semeiography
progressive	There are the first spots, the number of which is increasing. The possibility of combining into one big blur. The process is accompanied by itching and scaling of the affected layer of the epidermis. The spots are all maturing stage.
stationary	New spots do not appear. Around the old original form folds. Itching is present, but it may decrease. Spots also pass all the stages of maturation.
retrogressive	There is a gradual decrease in symptoms. The plaques formed on the spot spots go. In their place, it formed a new light pink skin. The tone of the skin gradually leveled.

Rashes can affect any part of the skin, but most often they are located in places fold arms and legs and scalp. With the defeat of the nail plate, they become irregular, yellowish, may complete their peel.

Comparison of the effectiveness of treatment of psoriasis

To reduce manifestations of psoriasis symptoms dermatologists appointed medicaments and folk remedies. These drugs have a conditional separation efficiency on the basis of the research.

method of treatment	Efficiency percentage	notes
Ointments with grease in the composition (Antipsor, Kartalin, Magnipsor)	37	Efficiency means is proved at any stage of the disease.
The diet appointed specialist	33	At constant non-compliance of products causing aggravation of pathology.
Visiting resorts with therapeutic climate	26	The therapeutic effect has a relaxed climate and favorable environmental conditions.
Therapeutic salt baths	19	Therapeutic salt even at home reduces the itching, flaking has an overall relaxing effect.
Ointments with tar in the composition (Antisporin, Kolloindin)	14	Effectively eliminate itching and facilitate the process of discharge of crusts.
Treatment with ultraviolet irradiation	12	The procedure is not suitable for each patient. It allows to achieve remission of up to 2 years.
Concentrated based ointment hormone (betamethasone, mometasone)	12	Efficiency high at the beginning of treatment. Further develops tolerance to the drug, requiring higher doses and, consequently, increase the risk of complications.
Seen baths and saunas	12	It allows for a temporary reduction of itching. Some patients had worsening of disease.
Sportpartner	12	It can increase the resistance of the immune system. Consequently psoriasis symptoms is reduced.
Calcitriol ointment composed (Osteotriol, Dayvoneks)	12	Nourish the skin with vitamin D and normalizes metabolism. It contributes to the gradual decrease in the number of lesions. They are expensive (more than 2000 rubles).
Drug starvation	10	It allows for reducing the number of lesions. Allowed to carry out only in a hospital under the supervision of specialists.
Ointments with salicylic acid in the composition (salicylic ointment)	10	Do not contribute to reduce the number of lesions, but accelerate the process of renewal of the skin in the recovery period.
Treatment based on herbs (teas, salves, infusions)	10	Can facilitate the process of disease occurrence. Accelerate recovery.
Bath with herbal infusions and turpentine	9	Facilitate the symptoms and speed up recovery.
Hormonal low concentration ointment or combined (fluticasone)	8	Facilitate symptoms during exacerbations.
Chelators (activated carbon Polisorb, Smecta)	8	It is recommended to be combined with a diet, then the effectiveness of the treatment increases.
Receiving vitamin complexes	7	The effect is not observed at all. Possible aggravation of pathology.
Drugs that boost the immune system	4	Used only for its intended purpose. May lead to increased symptoms.
Injection of calcium or sodium salts	4	It allows to reduce the symptoms. Injection courses are conducted in a hospital.
Medicines, cleaning liver toxins (Legalon, Karsil)	4	Through purification occurs liver blood cleaning and reduce the symptoms of psoriasis.
Hardware blood purification	3	It has a high effect even in severe pathology. But the duration of therapeutic action is observed only 40 days. It is performed in a hospital.
moisturizing cosmetics	3	Reduces flaking of the skin. It is important to acquire the cosmetics without any additives.
Injection solutions using hormonal	2	The therapy is carried out only in a hospital. The effectiveness of drugs is high, but has a large list of side effects. It is used only in severe cases.
Vitamin A	1	It reduces peeling of the epidermis.

It is important to observe the rules for the use of designated funds.

Principles of home therapy for psoriasis on the body

Psoriasis treated at home should be in compliance with all the attending professional regulations:

• not to use drugs and folk remedies without consulting a dermatologist;
• when the first symptoms of psoriasis need to consult a specialist and start treatment;
• not change the duration of the course on their own. A shorter period can result in a rapid return of the disease. The long period increases the risk of side effects from the use of medicines;
• apply drugs according to the form of the disease. In severe, medication is not effective lightweight. And in mild enough to use means to facilitate the flow of pathology;
• at all stages of treatment to use a moisturizer to reduce dryness and flaking of the skin;
• before removing the formed crust requires pre-soften. Otherwise great risk of damage to the new layer of epidermis with bleeding and scarring;
• not use multiple ointments or oral medications. Time required to withstand a doctor or specified in the instructions. Otherwise, increasing the risk of side effects;
• during the eruption avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes. It can strengthen or itchy trigger premature removal of plaques and the subsequent development of complications;
• therapy between courses of withstanding the recovery interval to complete withdrawal of drugs from the body components;
• timely visit a dermatologist, even in remission;
• Diet is observed throughout life.

Without complying with these measures, the treatment will be ineffective and may develop complications.

Ointments and creams

Medicinal creams and ointments used by dermatologist appointment. Before buying them requires reading the instructions for potential contraindications and allergic reaction to the composition. Depending on the shape of the flow psoriasis specialist appointed hormonal or hormonal drugs.

hormonal treatments

Ointment on the basis of hormonal appointed a severe form of the disease. Their use must take into account the possible development of the kidneys and liver, as well as the process of adjusting to the main component.

Separation of ointments by groups with a brief description:

drugs and ointments group name	Brief description of the action
With betamethasone	Tseleston	Quickly eliminate itching and swelling of the skin. Hinder the development of the inflammatory process. With prolonged use may impair the metabolic processes in the epidermis.
Beloderm
Diprosalik
With hydrocortisone	Cortisone	Slow down the aging process of cells, accelerate the regeneration of the epidermis and recovery. A long application process is disturbed self-regenerating cells.
Lokoid
Korteid
With triamcinolone	kenalog	They are used to eliminate the itching and swelling, further contribute to the elimination of an allergic reaction. With prolonged use, reduced the protective function of the skin, thereby increasing the risk of joining infectious dermatological disease.
Polkortolon
ftorokort
With flumethasone, acetonide or fluotsinalonom	Lokasalen	Inhibit the accumulation of fluid in the layers of the epidermis eliminates itch and allergic reaction. Prolonged use violates the metabolic processes in the epidermis.
sinaflana
Flukort

With the development of side effects from the first application means requires replacement. Produced by the attending specialist.

hormonal ointment

Hormonal ointments are assigned the mild form of psoriasis. They are not addictive, so perhaps their long-term use. Have a smaller list of side effects. The improvement being observed later than with hormonal ointments, but with a longer result.

Brief description of ointments on the groups:

ointments groups	names	Description of the action
With content grease	Kartalin	Help eliminate itching and swelling. Additionally normalize metabolic processes in the epidermis and accelerates the regeneration process.
Magnipsor
Antipsoriaz
Since the content of tar	Antipsor	Eliminate inflammation, prevent the accession of infection and the development of an allergic reaction. Accelerate regeneration of cells.
Alfozil
Kolloidin
Since the content of salicylic acid or zinc	salicylic	Reduce inflammation and prevent the attachment of dermatological diseases of infectious nature. Additionally, soften the skin and eliminate flaking.
zinc
Since vitamin D	Dayvoneks	Reduce the manifestation of symptoms (itching, swelling) and promote rapid recovery of the skin.
Zorka
Akriderm
With vitamins complex	Aekol	Contribute to the restoration of metabolic processes and accelerate the regeneration of the epidermis. Also, eliminate dryness and flaking of the epidermis, slows the aging process.
Oil based	Losterin	They are used to eliminate pain symptoms and itching. Additionally exhibit peeling action.
Neftesan
Naftaderm

The ointment may cause the development of allergies, so you want to carry out the reaction test for sensitivity before use.

Internal therapy with

Psoriasis home recommended to eliminate (reduce the effect of the symptoms) complex method. At the appointed ointments dermatologist internal use tools. The combined use enhances the effectiveness of treatment.

List of oral medications:

Drug Group	names	Description of the action
antihistamines	Claritin	Helps relieve itching. Additionally it has a calming effect.
Zodak
suprastin
sorbents	Activated carbon	After detoxifying normalizes metabolism, and reduced total disease symptoms (itching, swelling).
polisorb
enterosgel
Preparations for the normalization of the gastrointestinal tract	pancreatin	When the normalization operation of the digestive tract organs are recovered metabolism. This is helping to accelerate the healing process.
festal
Creon
For the normalization of the liver	karsil	When restoring the activity decreases liver intoxication. It accelerates the healing process.
allohol
Salimar
sedatives	Motherwort	Nervous stress is a precipitating factor in the development of psoriasis. Therefore, prophylactic and therapeutic purposes recommended intake of these funds.
Valerian
Glycine
painkillers	Nise	Contribute to removal of pain symptoms in the joints and reduction of temperature characteristics (in the pathology running form).
Nurofen
Paracetamol
hormonal	metipred	Assigned when severe psoriasis flow. It is used only after the appointment of a dermatologist.
betamethasone

Oral drugs are prescribed individually shaped course of disease and the general condition of the patient. To pick their own or substitute drugs is prohibited.

Folk remedies for ingestion

After interview an expert can be combined drug therapy using folk recipes.

Broth

Recipes effective concoctions:

• blueberries (dried 20 g) was boiled 10 min in 230 ml of water. Strain derived portion divided into 3 doses. Consumed during the day;
• chamomile, mint or lime color zaparivat (sold in pharmacies in packaged form) and used instead of tea 3 times a day;
• pith boiled for 10 minutes (180 ml of water is taken 10 g of dried flowers). Eat 2 times per day to 20 ml;
• boiled 10 min in 180 ml of water, 10 g of crushed leafs. Strain and to use the resulting broth for 3 times.

By drinking concoctions need to take into account the likelihood of allergic reactions and existing diseases of the digestive tract,

herbal infusions

Methods for the preparation of infusions of herbs:

• steamed in 180 ml of boiling water 10 g dried grass succession. Infuse 4 h. Eat 3 times daily for 60 mL;
• pour 180 ml hot water 15 g dried herb Hypericum. Infuse 2 hour. Eat 3 times daily for 60 mL;
• steamed with any herbal celandine in the composition (10 g) in 180 ml of boiling water. Infuse 5 hours. Consumed 50 ml in the morning and evening;
• infusion of mushroom fungus (birch). You need a mushroom put 10 hours in boiling water. Next, it is to grind and 500 mo steamed warm water. Eat, after 2 bit 50 ml 3 times per day.

When used in therapy, the infusion of fungus Chaga is necessary to consult with a specialist, as required power adjustment. vegetable and dairy dishes must prevail.

alcoholate

Prescriptions from infusions of psoriasis:

• 150 g of crushed propolis and fill it with 500 ml of vodka quality. Infuse for 20 days. Strain. Consumed 10 ml before meals 3 times daily. No more than 90 days;
• 200 ml of alcohol put 20 g of dried herbs chamomile. Infuse for 14 days. Before applying the filter. Take 10 ml morning and evening for 20 days;
• valerian grass (10 g) was steamed in 150 ml of vodka. Infuse for 14 days. Eat 3 times in 10 ml of knock. The course is 20 days.

Alcoholic infusions forbidden to use children and patients with abnormalities of the digestive tract.

oils

The oils help to restore the activities of the digestive tract. For treatment requires to use one time in the morning to 10-15 ml of sea buckthorn, olive or sesame oil. Up to 30 days.

juices

To strengthen the immune system and accelerate the healing process, it is recommended to use fresh juices every day, from the carrot to the birch. When you purchase a product in the store to check the expiration date and composition. Drinks should be monocomponent without adding preservatives, salt or sugar. Per day drink no more than 500 ml.

Recipes folk remedies for external use

Psoriasis treated at home may be using compresses, ointments and herbal baths. Natural composition can reduce the symptoms of the disease without the risk of side effects.

bath

Recommended bath preparations:

• dissolved in water 500 g of sodium hydroxide and 50 g of sea salt. Water treatments take no longer than 30 minutes;
• can also be added in the bath with 100 ml of alcohol or infusions with 300 ml herbal infusions (the recipes described above). Lying in the bath 20-40 minutes. Monitor the decrease in the water temperature;
• can be added to the water composition of conifer (sold in the pharmacy, instructions included).

After the adoption of water treatments applied to damaged skin, moisturizing creams. Frequency of procedures to 2 times a week.

compresses

Recipes solutions compress:

• 15 g of celandine pour 200 ml of boiling water. Wait to cool and strain. Compresses applied 2 times a day for 1 h;
• large leaves of celandine pierce in several places, so that the juice has gone. Sheet wrap in bow and attach to the site of lesions for 40 min. After the procedure, wash the skin and apply a moisturizing cream;
• dissolved in 200 ml of water, 10 g of soda. Compress applied to 1 Hour 2 times per day.

Before using compresses to test for skin sensitivity.

ointments

Effective recipes for ointments for psoriasis:

• whisk fresh egg, to form a foam. Add 20 ml of lemon juice. Lubricate the affected skin and leave to dry;
• cooked yolk grind and combine with 20 ml of sea buckthorn oil and 50 g melted birch tar. Mix until smooth. Apply on the skin for 20 minutes. to 3 times a day;
• instead of ointment nourishes and moisturizes the skin can buckthorn, linseed or olive oil.

Before application of the ointment the skin should be prepared (washed and dry).

Diet therapy for psoriasis

Psoriasis treated at home with a combination of diet recommended. It must be observed regularly, even when the disease is in remission. The basis of the menu should be fruits and vegetables in fresh, boiled or baked form.

Necessarily excludes food allergens, as well as acute and fatty foods. Due to the increased dryness of the skin observe the amount of consumption of clean water. Initially coordinate weekly menus with your specialist.

Shampoos for the treatment of psoriasis on the head

To eliminate the formations on the scalp is recommended to use a medical or baby shampoos without cosmetic additives:

• detergents for the head to the content of tar (Tan, Algopiks, Psorilom);
• antifungal (Dermazol, Nizoral, Tsistifan);
• cosmetic to restore the pH balance and improve nutrition (Ekoderm, Soultz);
• treatment (Libriderm, Etriveks).

It is important to observe the course of using the shampoo. Long-term use may cause increased symptoms.

How to treat psoriasis of nails

In psoriatic nail plates recommended:

• comply with diet and diet;
• taking vitamin complex with calcium;
• the use of hormonal agents externally and internally (Elokim Tsingoderm);
• Seen course physiotherapy (electrophoresis, magnetic therapy).

Additionally required to abandon the use of decorative cosmetics (nail polish). Before going to bed to do baths (oatmeal, corn starch and water). After the procedure, rub into the area around the nail and into the nail plate of sea buckthorn oil. Protect your nails and the surrounding area from injury.

How to avoid complications and exacerbations of psoriasis

Psoriasis is an incurable disease, but subject to a number of measures you can avoid relapses and complications:

• take the full course of treatment in compliance with all the appointment of a specialist;
• begin therapy at the first manifestation of psoriasis;
• observe dietary food;
• use moisturizing creams;
• protect the skin from exposure to chemical agents;
• monitor the humidity in the room;
• often take a shower than a bath. Since long stay in the water provokes subsequent dryness epidermis;
• select sparing detergents;
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight;
• the formation of plaques delete them after softening.

If possible, avoid stressful situations. Do not self-medicate. Psoriasis is not contagious and is chronic. To reduce the brightness and reducing the incidence of symptoms of rashes recommended treatment to observe the designated person. In mild disease course of treatment is made in the form of home.

Author: Svetlana Kotlyachkova

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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