About 3-4% of the world's inhabitants face such a dangerous and unpleasant chronic disease as psoriasis on the skin. To find out the exact cause of the development of this pathology has not yet been possible, but there are suggestions of its autoimmune nature. This is because the exacerbation of the disease occurs against a background of various infections, suffered stress, malnutrition, hypothermia and similar factors.
Is psoriasis of the skin contagious?
The described ailment concerns non-infectious dermatoses, therefore it is absolutely not infectious. Often the appearance of patients with psoriasis repels people around, because of which the complexes develop in the latter, and self-esteem is reduced, even depressive episodes appear. Therefore, doctors are trying to constantly inform the population that the pathology in question is not being transmitted.
Symptoms of psoriasis of the skin
The typical manifestations of this dermatosis are the following:
- red plaques on the skin with clear boundaries;
- itching;
- the appearance of new spots in the places of skin damage;
- peeling;
- erosion, indentations on the nail plates;
- sometimes - puffiness and pain in the joints.
For the diagnosis is also important the presence of the so-called "psoriatic triad of phenomena":
- Stearin stain - if the plaque is damaged, its surface becomes white, covered with scales.
- Terminal film - after removing all the flakes from the surface of the spot, a thin film separates.
- Bloody dew (spot bleeding) - in place of the film small drops of blood protrudes.
Skin care for a disease such as psoriasis
The correct approach to local therapy of the disease includes:
1. Permanent moisturizing, softening and nourishing of the skin with hypoallergenic agents.
2. Application of special ointments containing:
- tar;
- solidol;
- zinc;
- salicylic acid;
- naphthalane;
- extracts of plants.
3. Reception of medical baths with herbal decoctions, salt.
4. Bathing in the sea water.
In severe cases, short-term use of corticosteroid ointments may be required.