No one likes being sick.But there are diseases that cause people not only physical suffering but also leave marks on their appearance.And this is already a big problem: how can you wear a T-shirt or revealing dress if your neck, elbows and knees are full of ugly spots?
Causes of psoriasis
Doctors have not come to a general conclusion about the cause of psoriasis.It is suggested that there are many causes of the disease.This includes poor functioning of the immune system, alcohol (drug) abuse, poor nutrition, and previous infectious diseases.It is believed that even a cold climate can affect the appearance of an unpleasant disease.
There are factors that favor the development of psoriasis, also known as lichen planus.This can be: very thin skin, frequent exposure to chemicals, excessive care for the cleanliness of the skin (the top layer wears away), stress.Psoriasis can be recognized by red spots that suddenly appear on the skin.These are mainly areas in the neck, lower back and knee joints.In some patients, lichen 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 noticeable.
The first sign of the disease
Psoriasis appears as small red spots that resemble a rash.It can take many different forms - a dot, a drop of water, a coin.Sometimes, in severe cases, the rash takes on the shape of an arc, a circle, or even a continent on a world map.The disease can almost always be diagnosed visually thanks to its scale.They form from the center to the periphery and are easily torn off.Under the scales there is a bright red spot due to the capillaries located close to the surface of the skin.The top layer of skin thickens because cell division occurs much faster, about eight times faster than normal.As a rule, spots appear symmetrically on both sides.The rash is preceded by fatigue, depression and drowsiness.Sometimes there are depressive states.
Why is psoriasis dangerous?
Unfortunately, there is no medicine that can guarantee a cure from this unpleasant disease.This 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 terrible 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 exacerbations than to treat serious consequences of psoriasis.And therefore - a healthy lifestyle, regular body hygiene, sports and sunbathing!