Nobody likes to get sick.But there are diseases that cause not only physical suffering to a person, 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 in ugly stains?
Causes of psoriasis
Doctors have not reached a common conclusion about the causes of psoriasis.There are suggestions that there are several causes of the disease.This includes immune system malfunction, alcohol (drug) abuse, poor nutrition and previous infectious diseases.It is believed that even cold weather can influence the occurrence of an unpleasant disease.
There are factors that favor the development of psoriasis, also called lichen planus.These can be: very thin skin, frequent contact with chemicals, excessive care when cleaning the skin (wear of the top layer), stress.Psoriasis can be recognized by red patches that appear suddenly on the skin.These are mainly the areas of 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 visible.
First signs of illness
Psoriasis appears as small red dots that resemble a rash.It can take many forms - a dot, a drop, a coin.Sometimes, in severe cases, the rash is shaped like an arc, a ring, and even the shape of a continent on a world map.The disease can almost always be diagnosed visually due to its scales.They form from the center to the periphery and are easily torn off.Under the scales there is a spot, the bright red color of which is due to capillaries located close to the surface of the skin.The top layer of skin becomes thicker because cell division occurs much faster, approximately 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 are depressive states.
Why is psoriasis dangerous?
Unfortunately, there are no medications that can guarantee a cure for 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 gland, liver and kidneys can also be affected.
It is much easier to carry out preventive treatment and avoid exacerbations than to treat the serious consequences of psoriasis.And therefore - a healthy lifestyle, regular cleansing of the body, sports and sunbathing!