Psoriasis

Plaque form of psoriasis

The rash in psoriasis resembles a shell, first small and later massive crusts appear on the body and head, which are covered with small silver scales. The rash is called "psoriatic plaques".

There are several forms of psoriasis depending on the typical locations of the rash. In normal psoriasis, the rash is located on the scalp (especially pronounced at the edges of hair growth - in the "crown" type), lower back, elbows and knees. Another type of psoriasis, "inverse psoriasis", is located in the folds, under the armpits, on the neck, under the knees or in the groin area.

"Tear-shaped psoriasis" manifests itself on the skin of the neck, back, and abdomen with small "psoriatic plaques" that sometimes merge with each other. There is also a rather rare form of psoriasis that affects only the palms and soles. In some forms of psoriasis, the nails are affected, on which you can see small dot depressions, giving the impression that the nails are pricked by a needle. In the late stages of psoriasis, joint damage can develop, so it is important to start treatment in time.

Dermatological symptoms of guttate psoriasis. Psoriatic damage to the joints or nails can develop even without a previous rash on the body as separate forms of the disease. Rashes on the skin can itch, so patients often scratch the "psoriatic plaques" and the skin around them. Most often, the rash on the scalp itches.

Causes of psoriasis

There are several reasons for the development of psoriasis. In the first place are genetic predisposition, endocrine and immunological disorders in the body. They also include nervous stress (often in children after the first days at school, after the divorce of their parents). Repeated manifestations of the disease can be provoked by: climate change, emotional overload, previous illnesses, hypothermia, alcoholism, injuries. Psoriasis has a seasonal course. In some patients, the disease manifests itself in the cold seasons, and in others, on the contrary, in the summer.

Treatment of psoriasis

Psoriasis treatment is quite complex and long-term and, taking into account the possible development of joint damage in the later stages, it is necessary to seek help from qualified specialists in a timely manner.

Modern approaches to the treatment of psoriasis are:

• local (creams, ointments, lotions),
• systemic therapy.

Moisturizing and exfoliating, as well as hormonal creams and ointments are used locally. Preparations with tar are used less and less. Modern local drugs that reduce the local immunity of the skin, the so-called "immunosuppressive" drugs, are gaining popularity. For systemic therapy, drugs and the most modern "biological drugs" are prescribed, which are considered the most effective and belong to the "gold standards" of psoriasis treatment in Europe and America.

One of the leading methods of psoriasis treatment is phototherapy (UVB, PUVA), which allows the patient not to be separated from everyday life. This method of treatment is most approved by patients due to its simplicity, painlessness and quick effect. Our clinic provides an opportunity to take a course of phototherapy (UVB) using the most modern devices of the world's leading manufacturers.

Highly qualified specialists of the "LeoDerm" clinic will select the most optimal treatment for you and provide further recommendations to make the process of your treatment as short as possible, and the positive effect of the received treatment as long-lasting as possible.