Nobody likes being sick.But there are diseases that cause a person not only physical torment, but also leave an imprint on his appearance.And this is already a big problem: how can you wear an open T-shirt or dress if your neck, elbows and knees are covered with ugly stains?
Causes of psoriasis
Doctors have not come to a common conclusion about the causes of psoriasis.There are suggestions that there are several causes of the disease.This includes poor functioning of the immune system, alcohol abuse (drugs), poor nutrition and previous infectious diseases.It is believed that even a cold climate can influence the onset of an unpleasant disease.
There are factors that favor the development of psoriasis, also called lichen planus.They could be: very thin skin, frequent contact with chemicals, excessive care for cleansing the skin (the top layer wears out), stress.Psoriasis can be recognized by red spots that suddenly appear on the skin.These are mainly the areas of the neck, lower back and knee joints.In some patients, lichens can affect the scalp, feet, palms, and nails.The most painful thing is when psoriasis appears on the face.In this case the unfortunate person does not want to leave the house because the stains are very evident.
First signs of illness
Psoriasis appears as small red dots that resemble a rash.It can take various forms: a point, a drop, a coin.Sometimes, in severe cases, the rash is shaped like an arc, a ring, even the shape of a continent on a world map.The disease can almost always be diagnosed visually thanks to its scales.They form from the center to the periphery and come off easily.Under the scales there is a spot, the bright red color of which is due to the capillaries located near the surface of the skin.The top layer of skin thickens because cell division occurs much faster, about 8 times faster than normal.As a rule, the spots appear symmetrically on both sides.The rash is preceded by fatigue, depression and drowsiness.Sometimes there have been depressives.
Why is psoriasis dangerous?
Unfortunately there are no drugs that can guarantee the cure of this unpleasant disease.The disease is believed to be hereditary.Psoriasis is afraid of ultraviolet rays.
Scaly lichen, at first glance, is not a very dangerous disease.Few people know that this insidious disease can turn into a systemic disease.The endocrine, immune and nervous systems are affected.The thyroid, liver and kidneys may also be affected.
It is much easier to carry out preventive treatment and avoid flare-ups than to treat the serious consequences of psoriasis.And therefore: a healthy lifestyle, regular cleansing of the body, sports and sunbathing!