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Causes and methods of treatment of depriving flake

Psoriasis refers to a chronic non-communicable diseases which affects the skin. Most often occurs in the elbows, knees and other large joints. The disease is often called psoriasis.

Psoriasis may occur as a result of certain conditions (severe stress, reduced immunity, etc.). Is characterized by slow progressive action.

Today, psoriasis is considered incurable. Medicine can only stop the disease, but cure completely is not capable.

Causes

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For the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis should pay to the clinic as soon as the first symptoms appear. To get rid of scaly lichen is not forever, the main actions are directed at addressing the external symptoms, prevent re-development and translation in remission. But psoriasis is an unpleasant trait in the form of re-development without any reasons.

The treatment of the disease should be prescribed by a doctor. To eliminate the formations use an integrated approach. It includes the use of drugs local and systemic action.

In modern medicine, medical treatment with ultraviolet baths. This procedure should be undertaken only under medical supervision. Can also use plasma exchange (cleansing the blood), cold therapy (cryotherapy), treatment with light (phototherapy).

During the complex course of the disease, the doctor may prescribe chemotherapy using cytostatic Methotrexate. The main drawback of this method is the occurrence of numerous side effects and a negative effect on the organism as a whole.

Treatment of psoriasis at home

    • Possible complications in the treatment of psoriasis

      Psoriasis occurs in three stages:

      • Progressive. Is characterized by appearance of red spots, the formations that start to grow and merge with each other. The rash can appear in areas of a variety of injuries, wounds. Stage lasts 1-4 weeks;
      • Stationary. The growth and emergence of entities terminated. Existing plaques covered with whitish scales;
      • Regressive. There is resorption of plaques, peeling disappear, the skin on the limits of the formations can be lost. Stage regression occurs when the psoriasis treatment lasts for several months. After it on the skin plaques disappear, remaining only locally on the elbows and knees.

      If psoriasis is left untreated, complications can occur. In particular, the disease becomes severe form – psoriatic erythroderma, generalized pustular psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. They canlead to disability of the person.

      Another disadvantage of depriving flake is accompanied by concomitant diseases (comorbid pathology). Psoriasis increases the risk of stroke, diabetes, hypertension, etc.

      Also psoriasis is often accompanied by depression, decreased immunity, lack of energy.

      Prevention

      To avoid the appearance and development of psoriasis you must pay attention to the following events:

      • Take care of the skin;
      • Eat right (avoid fried foods, salted, smoked and fatty foods);
      • To get rid of bad habits (Smoking and alcohol consumption);
      • To conduct a correct lifestyle, to spend more time in the fresh air;
      • Consume vitamins;
      • To avoid stress, less worry, etc.;
      • Use medicines with caution and only after consultation with your doctor.

      All of these actions will reduce the risk of psoriasis to a minimum will help to get rid of external lesions of the skin and nails.