In this article, let's talk about one of the most problematic forms of the disease, in which the precipitation are located in your arms (arms, hands, fingers, elbows). Although non-infectious in the disease, the lesions look extremely attractive. So as to hide them is difficult, people often start to take a style of the interior life.
In this article, you can see how is psoriasis on the hands, learn about the most common causes of the disease, treatment and prevention of relapses. Although this disease and heavy, get rid of it is possible!
Psoriasis on hands
Typically, the first platelet-specific appear on the palms of the hands and the elbow folds. The specific cause for your rise, doctors and researchers have not identified. It is necessary to understand that psoriasis on the fingers of the hands (photo), such as in the legs, the head and the rest of the body is not contagious and is not transmitted through shaking hands or personal objects. However, this does not mean that the treatment of the disease do not need to hurry, as it is fraught with serious complications.
Psoriasis in the initial stage hands, hard not to notice.
The occurrence of the disease is accompanied by very bright symptoms. Usually, on the palms of the hands and between the toes appear unique red spots. The type of eruption is similar to the allergy, so patients rarely turn at this stage to a dermatologist and waiting, until one day the problem.
With the development of psoriasis patches covered with grey scales begin to shrivel. It was then that manifest the characteristic features of the disease. In the future, defeat chip-if not both and stop growing. However, they seem very repulsive, as a result, many people experience a strong psychological difficulties.
In adults itchy red spots on the elbows, fingers, toes, arms and hands may resemble ringworm or fungus. The main difference of psoriasis, disease – a clear separation of points. When other diseases so visible, so the edge has injuries not.
It is also worth noting that when the disease affects the fingers, then in the majority of cases, affects the nails. The result nail plate to deform and stratified on the edges. Dead of psoriasis, the fingers swollen, which is often accompanied by pain and the sensations in the region of the joints. The same way goes the progression of the disease in children.
Psoriasis on the hands the initial phase
Initially psoriatic eruptions appear as small, smooth, circular patches. One of the main differences – the outline more clear. So begins the psoriasis the initial stage hands, whose causes are different.
After a few days of rainfall are covered by scales clear. They chip and easy to fall off. Then, the disease progresses, the rash increases in size and occupies more and more space.
Psoriasis on fingers early stage in the majority of patients starts in the folds between the fingers, where they form the most suitable environment for the disease.
In general, the initial phase is characterized by three main features:
- a red dot appears;
- papules are covered by the film bright;
- it appear droplets of blood.
In addition, in the initial stage of psoriasis, patients complain of swelling of joints, redness of skin and inflammation in the area near the nails. With the development of the disease papules stop growing, and the bark, decreases.
As it begins to psoriasis on your hands and your symptoms can be seen in the diagram in the photo. But do not self-define a diagnosis, because there is a chance that you may be confused with other skin diseases.
Signs of psoriasis on hands
Usually, the signs of psoriasis in women hands, the more brilliant that only manifest themselves on the palms of the hands. The men in this area, the disease manifests with less frequency. This way of treating the psoriasis is more difficult, as well as the palm of the hand constantly in contact with the cleaning material substances, and of other people of a person's objects.
First the skin is dry and begins to crack. Lesions on the palms of the hands can plump up, reminding you of corn in appearance. Psoriasis is the initial stage in the hands of the photo can be confused with other diseases such as, for example, eczema or ringworm. So, the doctors undergo a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
Signs of the disease are different depending on the location of the inflammation. Let's talk in more detail about each of them.
The fingers
When this form of disease first begins psoriasis between the fingers of the hands (in the photo). The skin flaking and becomes inflamed. Many times, the symptoms become more clear with the arrival of cold weather (autumn, winter). Without treatment, the problem results in serious consequences.
Brush
A shape similar to psoriasis suffers one-fourth of cases of people. Of symptoms is similar with the defeat of the fingers. The problem areas covered in a red crust, in appearance, similar to corn. The stain also itchy and brings a person all kinds of inconvenient.
The palm of the hand
As we have already said, this is one of the most painful forms of psoriasis, because the area affected skin very itchy. Due to heavy itching, patients often can not sleep, which can cause a neurosis. Small spots usually appear on the side of the palm of the hand. Then, papules mingle in large itchy label.
The joints
This type of psoriasis is also considered one of the most heavy. It affects the joints of brushes, between phalanges, and then goes into other joints. In this initial phase, the disease may not manifest itself on the skin, although the patient can already twist the joints.
Psoriasis in the hands of children
In most cases, the psoriasis in the hands of a child can occur if one or both parents are predisposed to allergies and skin problem disease. This tendency is genetically transmitted and may not manifest itself until it does not trigger any type of factor. The precise reasons that favour the development of the disease, no one knows.
Is hereditary theory of the appearance of the psoriasis in children supports the majority of doctors. It is believed that if one of the parents suffered from skin diseases, so the likelihood of the same problems that the child will be 25 percent. If the psoriasis tend to both parents, then the chances of getting the child has reached 75 percent.
The number of conducive factors include stress, strep infection, abuse of alcohol, medicines or drugs.
Psoriasis is often combined with systemic diseases, including metabolic syndrome, type II diabetes, coronary heart disease, arterial hypertension, pathology of the hepatobiliary system.
Whatever the cause of psoriasis, we can say one thing: this illness is not a superficial loss of the skin. It indicates that the body hidden problems deep bass with the internal organs.
If the members of your family suffered from skin diseases, especially psoriasis, it is necessary to strictly follow the care and feeding of the child, strengthen your immune system and maintain a healthy lifestyle. This may prevent the onset of disease.
As it develops psoriasis in the hands of a child:
The initial phase of
The first psoriatic arthritis from the point in small children, lead in many cases the most common is the diathesis or an allergy. Generally, the younger children in the first place, there is a slight redness. The rainfall round reminiscent of pimples, red or pinkish hue. Within a few days the rash remains flat, after which she formed the silver peeling off flakes.
Progressing the phase of
This phase is characterized by increase and merge patches. The bark continues only in the middle of the spots, when they grow at the edges. The point blush, itchy and inflamed. This phase can last two weeks and last for a longer time (a few months). Then, she enters in the phase of regression, at what point to stop growing and to disappear gradually.
Also, the disease may affect the nails. As well as nail plate in children more sensitive than adults, in addition to essential medicines for them to prescribe painkillers.
Attention! Many parents of children who suffer from psoriasis, come the horror that is chronic and very painful disease can manifest itself throughout life. In this situation, the physician should explain that if you respect the healthy way, eat, use the special makeup and to avoid the stress, the disease may not manifest itself. In addition, in many cases, psoriasis can be treated at home.
The symptoms of psoriasis in the hands
The symptoms of psoriasis on the hands accompanied by itching constant, which helps to deal with proper treatment. If the patient is brushing rainfall, on your skin, it is possible to notice several wounded. Normally, the wounds heal much faster in children than in adults.
The main symptoms of psoriasis on hands:
- the skin blush and dry;
- the affected area swells and thickens;
- psoriatic arthritis the defeat of the crack;
- isolated patches coalesce, may appear in new places;
- the shell generally increases in the winter.
- if the disease is not treated, the fingers swollen and covered with thickened by plates;
- nails quickly damaged, change of coloration (they become yellow or brown), crack, and covered in stains.
The treatment of psoriasis on hands and nails
The treatment of psoriasis in their hands and their symptoms is considered to be complex. Even in periods of remission stains may be visible, although the decrease in size. To achieve the best effect, doctors apply an integrated approach. This takes into account several parameters: the type of disease, age of patient, other types of pathology, and Dr. For confirmation of the diagnosis using a biopsy.
In the treatment of psoriasis apply the following methods and tools:
- ointments that help soothe and heal the skin, and sometimes reduce the itch;
- the anti-histamines, that fight with edema and pruritus (itching);
- medications to support the liver and the recovery work of the gastrointestinal tract;
- medicines for the strengthening of the immune system;
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- painkillers (if you donate the nails or joints).
Also in the absence of contraindications, the patient can assign physical therapy. A positive effect showed massage of the hands with the use of treatment creams and ointments that increase the circulation of the blood. However, before the use of such means, it is best to consult your doctor. It will eliminate the likelihood of developing side effects and will verify the possible contraindications.