subject: Psoriasis Symptoms And Treatment. [print this page] Psoriasis is the skin ailment accompanied by the red or pink rash on the epidermis that later or immediately starts to peel off. Psoriasis symptoms are bright, flashy red or pink patches that are usually covered with thin silvery scales, which can be easily removed. They appear usually on the head, the folds of the elbows, behind the knees and lower back. Sometimes the rash is combined with itching, which causes additional uneasiness. Patients often leave the therapy of the disease for later and come to the doctor when the state of the disease is already neglected. Say: Psoriasis Begone! and go to the doctor immediately if you notice the psoriasis symptoms. It is a very unpleasant ailment that may always disturb you urging itch and discomfort.
An important role in the development of this disease is inheritance. In people with a genetic predisposition psoriasis manifests itself at an earlier age. Psoriasis could be caused by the metabolic disorder, disruption of the endocrine glands or the neurological system, modifications in the immune system. Psoriasis also may provoke skin lesions: abrasions, irritation, scrapes, burns (including sun), scratches and punctures. This disease is not infectious and therefore is not contagious. Psoriasis has not only a lot of reasons but is also distinguished by many forms of manifestation which differ from each other and each has its own severity.
Nowadays is absent and is unlikely to be developed a magical drug or created a single method of therapy that can once and for all rid the patient from psoriasis. In order to combat this skin disease are used two groups of drugs: drugs that are applied straight to the epidermis and those that are ingested. So you can cope with the psoriasis with the aid of different salves and creams or pills. Salves soften the epidermis, reduce flaking and minimize the concentration of inflammation. But a great method for prophylaxis of psoriasis is a trip to the seaside. But do not treat the ailment on your own. You can worsen the condition of the disease and full recovery will require even more time. There are many drugs that may drown out the psoriasis, after their using symptoms do not occur for some time, but the disease does not disappear with their help. So it is very important to consult the doctor in time and not to wait for miracle that will cure you at once because psoriasis is a rather difficult disease, that can be drown out and appear again after some time.
