Scaly lichen

Scaly ringworm (psoriasis) is a non-infectious skin disease, occurring as a chronic, often recurring pathological process. It is assumed that the genetic predisposition plays a major role in the development of scaly lichen on the skin, enhanced by the influence of various provoking factors (infectious diseases, hormonal failures , chemical effects, etc.). Recently, research has been carried out on the autoimmune nature of pathology.

Symptoms of Scaly Leaves

Psoriasis can occur in various forms and have a variety of clinical manifestations. The most commonly diagnosed simple (plaque) lichen, which is manifested by the appearance on the skin of painful papules of red color, having clearly limited outlines and covered with scales. Papules gradually merge, forming foci, which are most often localized on the extensor surfaces, scalp, lumbar region.

Other forms of psoriasis:

  1. Kaplevidnyj - is characterized by occurrence on extensive sites of a skin of numerous small reddish or violet stains; most often located on the back, shoulders, hips.
  2. Exudative psoriasis - hollow plaques appear on the skin with an inflamed area around which liquid accumulates; zone of localization - forearm, shin.
  3. Scaly lichen of the scalp is similar to a plaque-like shape.
  4. Psoriasis of the nails is characterized by the fragility and pigmentation of the nail plates, as well as the manifestation of another form of the disease.
  5. Psoriasis of flexural surfaces - characterized by the appearance of plaques, smooth touch, which often appear in the armpit, inguinal area, under the mammary glands.

Than to treat a squamous deprive?

The main goal of therapy in this disease is suppression of inflammatory processes and achievement of maximum long-term remission. The mild form of scaly lichen can be treated with ointments from peeling, to soften the skin and relieve inflammation. As a rule, these are preparations based on salicylic acid, sulfur, tar, corticosteroids . In more severe cases, complex treatment with the appointment of local and systemic action, physiotherapy is required. The scheme of therapy is selected depending on the stage of the disease. A definite place in the treatment scaly deprivation takes the use of psychotropic drugs.

Treatment of squamous foliage folk remedies

There are many folk remedies that, with the permission of the doctor, can be used in addition to the traditional treatment of psoriasis. Let's give a recipe for one of these drugs, namely, propolis ointment:

  1. Combine 300 g of butter with 15 g of propolis.
  2. Melt in a water bath, boil for 10 minutes.
  3. Strain, store in the refrigerator.
  4. Apply by rubbing into affected areas of the skin.