Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease that is chronic and relapsing but not contagious.
Psoriasis is a common and widespread disease, with no direct relationship to sex or age.
Its development is related to both autoimmune, genetic and environmental factors.
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Symptoms and forms of psoriasis
Psoriasis appears as patches of red or white scaly skin. It has a cyclical course with acute phases (also called exacerbation phase, in which the symptoms are severe) and remission phases (the symptoms are mild or non-existent).
The plaques and spots on the skin of psoriasis are not to be confused with the dry patches of xerosis cutis, they are different on a biological level. Those of psoriasis are spots classified as erythro scaly, that is, they involve both the blood vessels and the deeper layers of the skin.
Several forms of psoriasis are recognized:
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Plaque Psoriasis (Psoriasis Vulgaris) is the most common form, accounting for about 80% of cases. Red patches, often swollen due to inflammation and covered with a white layer of flaky skin. These lesions are usually found on the knees and elbows, scalp, and lower back.
- Guttate psoriasis is characterized by "guttate lesions": small, red, flat spots that appear on the body or limbs.
- Inverse Psoriasis presents as red, smooth, shiny patches. It appears mainly in the folds of the skin: the armpits, groin, or under the breasts or buttocks.
- Pustular psoriasis occurs in adults and is characterized by pus-filled blisters.
- Erythrodermic psoriasis is inflammatory in nature and often affects most of the skin surface causing widespread redness with scaling of large areas of skin.
The most common causes of psoriasis
The main cause of psoriasis is a defect in cell growth and its basis is genetic predisposition.
Other causes are
- Inflammatory reactions both in the deep layer of the dermis and in the layers of the epidermis
- High rate of turnover of keratinocytes (predominant cell in the skin).
- An altered process of sloughing off dead cells
The factors that trigger these causes are
- Genetic factors
- Bacterial infections. Bacteria, and in particular Streptococcus, are the most frequent pathogens.
- Psychological stress can trigger psoriasis and even worsen the condition
- Some medications, including lithium, antimalarials, and certain high blood pressure medications, can trigger psoriasis.
Remedies for psoriasis>
Topical medications as a remedy for psoriasis
The most common therapies for acute psoriasis are topical pharmacological products that contain corticosteroids and keratolytic agents that soften and dissolve the stratum corneum of the epidermis.
It remains very important if not indispensable to use creams and natural remedies for psoriasis, especially in the remitting phase, to lengthen the time between this and the acute phase.
Natural cosmetics for psoriasis
Moisturizing and emollient creams are used both during the remission phase and as a complementary treatment in the acute phase.
- Emollient creams, ointments and salves smooth the skin and reduce flaking.
The ideal is the Repairing Ointment - Prima Pelle 30% by Latte e Luna , a treatment with a soothing and repairing action with a barrier effect, perfect for combating psoriasis irritation, also thanks to the strong antiseptic and sanitizing action given by pumpkin seeds.
- Moisturizing creams and gels are emollients enriched with natural moisturizing factors (NMF).
You can try Yu's Calendula and Chamomile Soothing Gel , excellent in this case because it has an interesting healing and anti-aging action, fights redness and has soothing and refreshing properties.
The daily and constant use of excellent moisturizing and emollient creams is very important to combat the symptoms of psoriasis.
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