The patient with psoriasis is very difficult, because this disease causes not only physical, but also significant psychological discomfort. The presence of plaques and scaling on the skin provokes a decrease in self-esteem, restricts the person in social interactions. Even the inconspicuous psoriasis on the legs in the summer interferes with proper rest, causes the need to wear long trousers, skirts and dresses and closed shoes. Therefore, the problem of therapy of symptoms of the disease always remains relevant.
How to treat psoriasis on the leg medically?
The approach to the treatment of the described pathology is developed individually in accordance with the severity of clinical manifestations, the age and state of the patient's health.
As a rule, local hormonal medications are prescribed for psoriasis on the legs in the form of ointments:
- Sinaflan;
- Adfantan;
- Elokom;
- Beloderm;
- Kutiweit;
- Flucinar;
- Dermovate;
- Fluorocort;
- Lorinden;
- Esperson;
- Lokoid;
- Triacort and others.
In complex cases, simultaneous administration of systemic drugs with corticosteroids is recommended.
There are also non-hormonal local remedies for psoriasis:
- salicylic-zinc paste;
- Zinocup;
- Berestin;
- salicylic, zinc ointment ;
- Naftaderm and others.
The listed preparations are safer, since they do not cause serious side effects and negative consequences.
Folk remedies for psoriasis on the legs
Unfortunately, alternative drugs are ineffective in treating the disease in question. They can only be used in
- juniper tincture;
- birch tar ;
- a soda solution;
- propolis tincture;
- broth turns.
Also, folk healers advise patients more often to visit beach resorts. Sea water best relieves inflammation and promotes the healing of ulcers on the skin.