Home treatment, symptoms and pictures of the initial stage of psoriasis

Photos of early-stage psoriasis can help you identify the disease.

It is very important to understand that in different people the disease can manifest itself in different ways - to vary in intensity, spread of activity, lesion sites and other factors.

The main task is to identify the symptoms and then immediately begin treatment for the initial stage of psoriasis.

Characteristics and symptoms of the initial stage

If you know exactly what the initial stage of psoriasis looks like, you can literally start treating the disease right away. The early stages of the symptoms are typical, which makes it possible to treat the initial stage of psoriasis even before a visit to the doctor.

Yes, not all people have the opportunity to visit a dermatologist in the early stages of the disease. Therefore, home treatment with simple remedies is important. These can be folk remedies and recipes, non-hormonal ointments or non-hormonal drugs.

What does psoriasis look like in the early stages? Pay attention to the condition of your skin.

The main signs of early psoriasis are:

• Rash on different parts of the body, with bright color and clear edges. Particularly susceptible to such rashes are areas of the skin that have recently suffered burns, cuts or hypothermia. The primary signs may appear 7-14 days after skin damage;
• Peeling on the rash. They form in the center of the plaques;
• Itching. Psoriatic plaques and papules gradually begin to itch. But not all psoriasis itches, therefore these symptoms are not universal. It occurs in about half of patients.

Initially, the papules in the initial stages, ie pimples, are very small. Their shape is hemispherical and the surface is smooth and shiny. After a few days, the rash increases in size and light scales form on it.

If you scrape off these scales of the disease and find three characteristic phenomena, then you can accurately determine that you have psoriasis in the initial stage.

1. Stearin spots. The scales should be removed from the surface of the papules very easily, even if you literally touch them a little.
2. Movie. The thermal film appears after removing the scales. The skin underneath is red, thin and moist. The surface of the papule without scales is shiny.
3. Dew. When you scrape the scales and remove them, droplets of blood appear in their place.

The initial symptoms usually last for a few weeks. During this period it is extremely important to start effective treatment. If you ignore the disease, the papules can grow up to 3-8 centimeters, merge into one and affect huge areas of skin.

Initial manifestations of psoriasis

The initial stage of the disease is accompanied by localization in different parts of the body. It is almost impossible to predict exactly where psoriasis occurs. But it is possible to accurately identify how psoriasis manifests itself in certain parts of the body during the early stages of the disease.

Most often they suffer mainly in the first stage:

• Elbows;
• Legs;
• Chapter;
• Nails;
• hand;
• Face.

How does psoriasis manifest itself on the body or other areas?

1. Elbows.In psoriasis of the ulna, the photos from the initial stage make it clear that here one mainly deals with the plaque form of the disease. The main symptom is small red rashes. The rash is quickly covered with scales. The skin is very rough.
2. Legs.As in the case of the elbows, single small rashes form on the legs, which gradually grow and grow. Often the first papules are found in the legs or knees. But in some cases, the lesions affect other surfaces of the feet.
3. Chapter.There are two types of lesions - the skin or the hairy part. The areas behind the ears and nape of the neck are the first to suffer. Papules that form on the head are often accompanied by unpleasant itching. The papules themselves are characterized by moisture and cracked.
4. Nails.The photo allows you to clearly understand that nail psoriasis is in many ways similar to the manifestations of fungus. First, grooves of the longitudinal type are formed or a kind of indentations appear at the edges of the nails. The disease then spreads to the roots of the nails. Gradually, the nail plate becomes dull and noticeably thickens. As the disease progresses, the nails gradually peel off, separating from the finger. There is a little pleasant in this, so it is strongly recommended to consult a doctor immediately. He will prescribe the appropriate medicine for external and internal use.
5. Face.Fortunately for many people, especially women, facial psoriasis is a very rare form of the disease. But if you come across it by chance, you can identify it by the formation of red papules on the eyelids, lips and nose, near the eyes and eyebrows. Also, psoriasis can appear on the cheeks, forming a semblance of fine nets. Situations with neoplasms of psoriasis of the lips, tongue and oral mucosa are extremely rare.
6. Hands.If psoriasis affects the hands, the flexible parts of them - the fingers and elbows - are usually the first to suffer. Externally, psoriasis of the hands resembles wounds. There are situations of papule formation on the surface of the palms. In this course of the disease, psoriasis usually affects the legs as well.

Techniques for treating psoriasis

Once you have discovered the main signs of the disease, you should immediately consult a doctor and start getting rid of the disease. The problem for many is that they start treatment late. And the treatment of psoriasis requires a complex focused on internal and external effects.

The essence of complex treatment is the use of several methods simultaneously:

1. Medicine.Its essence is to take medication. They are all divided into hormonal and non-hormonal. In the initial stages, only non-hormonal ones are prescribed. Only in case of worsening of the situation and acute development of psoriasis you should switch to hormonal drugs, antibiotics and other drugs.
2. External influence.Here we are talking about the use of ointments, creams and shampoos. Lotions, balms, all kinds of decoctions and baths prepared according to folk recipes are also used. Ointments are recognized as the most effective treatment for psoriasis. In this case, the ointments are both hormonal and non-hormonal. As with medications, use only non-hormonal ointments in the initial stages. They are quite effective, but do not have a number of contraindications and side effects.
3. Physiotherapy.The patient may be prescribed ultraviolet radiation, PUVA therapy, electrosleep or other inpatient procedures. Physiotherapy is most effectively treated in sanatoriums and resorts.
4. Proper nutrition.It is very important to change your lifestyle if there is an incentive for the disease due to alcohol abuse, junk food or cigarettes. Quite often, by eliminating harmful products and getting rid of addictions, the person's condition normalizes and psoriasis does not bother for a very long time. This is a proven fact.

In the early stages of a disease such as psoriasis, it can be detected and treated. This is the most beneficial scenario for the patient, as it requires a minimum of effort, time and money to suppress psoriasis.