Psoriasis on the head does not pose any danger. But it causes discomfort, leads to the development of a number of psychological problems due to the unwillingness to appear in society in this form. In our material we will look at how to deal with this disease, including folk methods.
Why does psoriasis appear, its main symptoms
Today, despite all the achievements of medicine, it is still impossible to say with 100% certainty why this disease appears. But there is an exact certainty that psoriasis is not transmitted by others; it is not contagious.
The main cause of occurrence, according to many experts, is a violation of metabolic processes, with the result that the human body accelerates cell division. Studies show that psoriasis in the head usually progresses within a week, the period of standard cell division is about 20 days.
As doctors say, there are other reasons that can cause psoriasis. These include:
- damage to the skin on the head;
- weakening of immunity;
- stressful situations;
- unhealthy diet;
- the presence of foci of infection or inflammation;
- bad habits, such as alcohol or smoking;
- violation of the gastrointestinal tract;
- long-term treatment;
- prolonged exposure to low temperatures;
- hormonal disruptions.
At the initial stage, this disease proceeds almost imperceptibly - there are no complaints, discomfort.
If we are talking about a progressive stage, then there may be itching, peeling of the skin. In the future, begin to appear plaques on the skin, cracking. If timely treatment is not ensured, active peeling of the skin begins, dark spots appear instead of plaques.
Proper treatment of the disease
Finding psoriasis, the first question arises - how and what to treat it as effectively as possible? Here it is important to remember that you need to carry out comprehensive work on yourself and your body in order to get rid of the problem:
- drug treatment;
- use of external products, such as ointments or shampoos;
- proper nutrition;
- physiotherapy.
Let's look in more detail.
Drug treatment
If we are talking about such treatment, then most often doctors prescribe the following:
- Antihistamines. They are aimed at removing itching and swelling.
- Vitamins that have a strengthening effect on the body.
- Immunodulators that help strengthen the immune system.
In severe cases, doctors can prescribe corticosteroids, antibiotics, if secondary infections are observed along with psoriasis. However, it is worth remembering that only a doctor can prescribe such serious medicines.
In some cases, prescribed psychotropic drugs, but they will be effective only with complex treatment. Also, they should not be prescribed for themselves, it is better to get competent advice from a doctor.
Outdoor facilities
To alleviate the symptoms of psoriasis, it is recommended to use such means as:
- Keratoplastic ointment. The most popular of them - Resorcin and Tar.
- Lotions that contain Vitamin D3, such as Dayvonex.
- Means with the addition of dithranol, for example, Dyrastik.
- Cream-glucocorticoids prescribed for the acute course of the disease. The best are Triderm and Dermoveit.
Often, to neutralize the symptoms, you can use salicylic ointment, which is prescribed not only at the very beginning, but also in the acute period. Another popular remedy is Solcoseryl solution. The main thing is to carefully read the instructions for use.
Do not forget about shampoos. In the treatment of psoriasis, the following are commonly used:
- tar, such as Tana or Algopiks;
- antifungal, which should include ketoconazole - Sebosol or Perhotal;
- medicated shampoos that include salicylic acid. The most famous option is Skin Cap.
Many people use only shampoos in the treatment of psoriasis, thinking that they will cure the disease. However, we must remember that they can only help in conjunction with other methods of treatment.
Physiotherapy
In addition, the following events should be remembered, which should also help get rid of plaques on the head:
- UFO;
- PUVA procedures;
- hydrotherapy;
- treatment in a sanatorium.
What folk remedies can help in the fight against illness
Folk remedies are quite effective in combating psoriasis, they were used by our grandmothers before the advent of special drugs and methods. Let's look at the most effective treatments.
Remember that many products have a very strong effect on the scalp, can cause irritation, because we strongly recommend that you first consult a doctor.
Traditional medicine involves the use of the following tools:
Celandine
From it you can make a healing tincture. Take 300 g of celandine, carefully chop, squeeze the juice. Add about 30 ml of wine.
After preparation of the mixture, lubricate the damaged parts of the skin, leaving an average of 15 minutes (but not more than 20 minutes), rinse thoroughly.
In addition, you can prepare a solution of celandine with the use of alcohol. Take a spoonful of crushed and dry funds, pour 500 ml of alcohol, leave to infuse for at least two hours. Lubricate the scalp with the prepared solution, rinse with chamomile extract.
Another quite effective remedy is ointment from celandine, sorrel and tar in a 1: 1 ratio. The mixture is applied every day for 20 minutes.
Grease
To prepare an effective means you need:
- 300 ml of grease;
- 2 egg whites;
- a teaspoon of honey;
- teaspoon celandine.
Prepare the mixture, lubricate the scalp, repeating the procedure for five days in the morning.
Vaseline
Psoriasis is well treated with ointment prepared from petroleum jelly and ash from rosehip branches (1: 1 ratio). This ointment is necessary to lubricate the scalp every day - the effect will be after a week. But there is one important condition - after each use you need to thoroughly wash your hair, preferably using tar shampoos.
In addition, there are recipes for oral administration. For example, it is a tincture of black elderberry. To prepare it, you need to take the following ingredients:
- teaspoon of elderberry;
- 500 ml of boiling water.
Over the next hour and a half you need to insist decoction. After that, you can take it in 100 ml for an hour after eating for a week.
You can also use a decoction based on ingredients such as celandine, St. John's wort, Valerian, Althea root (for a teaspoon of the product). Pour the chopped mixture of herbs 500 ml of boiling water, leave to infuse for 6 hours. Take a medicinal decoction half an hour after eating 100 ml.
An important point: before starting treatment with folk remedies, you should first conduct a test to determine the allergic reaction.
Therapeutic diet and other important recommendations
Often, people who are treated for psoriasis, there are violations of lipid metabolism. In this case, a special diet is prescribed, which involves minimizing the consumption of animal fat. This diet is aimed at normalizing the work of the intestine, normalizes the condition of the hair and skin.
Diet for psoriasis provides for the rejection of alcohol, tomatoes, onions, some fruits and vegetables, for example, should not consume citrus fruits. It is also worth minimizing the amount of whole milk and honey in the diet.
It is important to remember about proper hair care, which will also help in the fight against psoriasis:
- The head should be washed only with the use of medicated shampoos.
- Use natural bristles, such as wood.
- Do not forget to use disinfectants prescribed by a doctor.
- When combing your hair, be very careful not to damage the plaque.
- Try not to use a hairdryer.
In addition, you should not hold events that can cause injury to the scalp or disruption of hair structure. For example, do not use hair curlers or hair curlers.
As you can see, psoriasis is not as scary as it seems at first glance. The main thing is to detect the problem in time and begin an effective treatment, for which you should definitely visit a doctor.
