A complex systemic disease accompanied by skin problems is called psoriasis, the initial stage of the disease does not differ in specific symptoms. Therapeutic therapy works best if it is carried out in a timely manner. Doctors note that in a healthy person, cell death occurs after a month. A patient with psoriasis has a shorter period of skin renewal, which is several days.
What does the initial stage of psoriasis look like, photo
Despite the fact that the disease is not contagious, patients notice impressive damage to their skin, nails, and hair. On the epidermis, red rashes are clearly visible, initially they are small in size. After some time, papules form at the site of inflammation, disturbed areas of a bright shade, which will protrude above the skin. On its upper part there are silver scales or plates.
Initially, the papules almost do not bother the patient, in rare cases they are distinguished by itching and slight peeling. At the initial stage, the affected area does not exceed a few millimeters, in the future the area can grow up to 10 cm.
Psoriasis can affect different parts of the human body, so it is worth paying attention to the symptoms in different places:
- Face. . . The early development of the disease suggests the presence of psoriatic plaques on the skin around the eyes, eyelids, and eyebrows. The area of the nasolabial folds can also be severely affected.
In rare cases, the spread of the disease can spread to the mucous membranes of the mouth, cheeks, tongue, or lips. Some patients complain that the papules have also affected the lip contour. - Hairline. . . On the entire surface of the head, large scaly spots are observed, characterized by a large number of scales. They resemble dandruff in appearance. In this case, the hair does not suffer from the disease, the pathology affects only the skin. Patients experience itchiness, constantly scratching their head. Often, red spots are noted on the neck and ears.
- Hands. . . The palms and the web space may be covered with single papules, which have a pronounced red color. In the later part, the manifestation of the disease occurs very rarely. In the presence of pathology on the fingertips, problems with sensitivity are noted. Often psoriasis affects the nail plate.
- Elbows. . . At the onset of the disease, the patient notices single plaques with silvery scales. Gradually, degeneration occurs and a continuous area of affected skin appears.
The scales and a thin film come off easily, after which she may notice a color change to pink. In some cases, the affected area may bleed. - Legs. . . Most often, the feet and back of the patient suffer from psoriasis, the symptoms are absolutely similar to those manifested on the elbows. The blood spray symptom is also present in the presence of a solid lesion.
Causes of the disease
Psoriasis is considered an abnormal reaction of the body to external stimuli. It causes the development of a pathological process, which implies a too rapid renewal of the skin.
Recently, it is generally accepted that the disease is hereditary. But it is not based on one type of disease, but on several. The reason for the development of psoriasis can be a failure of metabolic processes, problems in the endocrine system, neurological disorders, weakened immunity. But, it is absolutely certain that the pathology is not infectious.
There are no exact reasons for the appearance of the disease, but doctors have theories.
According to them, psoriasis is divided into 2 types:
- The disease is inherited due to a malfunction of the immune system. A similar form is found in most patients. Diagnosis usually occurs at an early age, before the age of 25.
- The disease is not associated with immune problems and cannot be inherited. In this case, it occurs after the age of 40, the affected area is the nails and joints.
According to doctors, patients with this disease should exclude the use of alcohol, sweets, salty and spicy foods. With the normalization of nutrition, an improvement in the condition of the skin is noted. Extreme heat or cold can also cause a relapse.
Symptoms
Psoriasis is a type of systemic pathology that can spread not only to the skin or the nail plate. The spine, joints, tendons, endocrine and nervous systems often suffer from the disease. In addition, damage to the thyroid gland, kidneys and liver is noted.
Primary symptoms of the disease:
- depression, apathy, depressed state;
- constant fatigue, decreased performance;
- the general condition is weakened.
Due to the fact that there is a complex effect on the body, the pathology began to be attributed to psoriatic disease. The main manifestation is associated with damage to the skin, papules of a bright color grow on the epidermis. The affected area is scaly, itchy, and brings obvious discomfort to the patient.
If the top layer of a papule, an inflamed area, is deliberately touched or removed, drops of blood may appear.
Initial stage psoriasis in children, photo
The disease can manifest itself even in a baby, initially the rash is noticeable in the folds of the skin. A similar phenomenon is typical for children under 2 years of age. Also, the pathology often develops in places where contact with diapers is noticeable. 
Sometimes the disease is confused with diaper rash, but unlike it, in psoriasis, the pathological areas have pronounced boundaries and a brighter color.
Children older than 2 years already have the same type of papules as adults. Problem areas are characterized by peeling, pathology often affects the extremities. The scalp is affected in old age, similar problems can be found in a child after 10 years. From this period on, the symptoms are completely similar to the manifestations of psoriasis in adults.
Most cases of psoriasis in a baby occur after she has transmitted a staph infection.
How to deal with
When early stage psoriasis is detected, the main treatment is not always required. Often specialists limit themselves to preventive measures.
To eliminate the manifestations of the skin disease, the following techniques are used:
- Cryotherapy is a method of exposure to cold in a pathological area;
- Plasmapheresis - purification of the composition of the blood;
- Ultraviolet therapy: the patient receives short-term sessions, which are similar to visiting a solarium. To achieve greater efficiency, the appointment of special means (PUVA therapy) is prescribed.
It is noted that self-treatment with ultraviolet light is prohibited. Due to the fact that the calculation of the dose may be incorrect. After all, a small dose is a medicine and exceeding it can aggravate the process. The same recommendations apply to sunbathing.
Today it is impossible to completely get rid of the disease. According to doctors, the body preserves the memory of the transferred disease, which can manifest itself in the presence of provoking factors. Due to the fact that relapse often occurs unexpectedly, patients must register with a dermatologist.
Home remedies
If the patient does not have a running process, then it is possible to stop the symptoms without the help of official medicine. There are recipes that can get rid of psoriasis, if there is an initial degree.
How to overcome the disease with folk recipes:
- To get the balm, you need 20 chicken eggs from domestic chickens. The product is boiled within 15 minutes after boiling. Only the yolk of the egg is required, it is kneaded into a homogeneous porridge. The finished dough is well fried in a pan without adding oil.
The heat should be low, as the yolk will need to simmer for about 45 minutes. The mixture is removed from the heat and squeezed through cheesecloth, the squeezed oil lubricates the problem areas twice a day. - The papules are treated with fresh juice of celandine. Such manipulation is carried out all summer, it is possible to repeat 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 tar, 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 smeared daily.