Treatment of psoriasis of the scalp

Treatment of psoriasis of the scalp must begin with a complete examination, identification and possible elimination of the factors that provoke the exacerbation of the process. Most often it is a variety of diseases of other organs and systems, as well as stress.

How to cure psoriasis on the head

As with any other form of psoriasis cure psoriasis on the head completely and forever impossible. But persistent systemic treatment, proper care of hair and scalp healthy lifestyle to maintain long-term remission is possible.

How to treat psoriasis on the head? The treatment of psoriasis head should be carried out in stages. During exacerbation of the disease should begin treatment with drugs reduces stress, itching of the skin, restores normal sleep, vitamin therapy. Assign sedatives (tincture of valerian, motherwort, if this is not enough - tranquilizers) protivogistaminnye drugs (eg, Aerius - he is well relieves itching), vitamins A, E, C, B complex, vitamin-mineral complexes (this helps to improve metabolism ).

Of great importance is the diet. Power psoriasis patient should be complete, with the exception of the daily set of food spicy, fatty, fried, smoked foods and sweets. Harmful drinking large amounts of high-calorie foods, such as fatty meat - it may cause worsening of the disease. While lacto-vegetarian diet can prevent the development of acute or suppress it in the beginning. Sometimes the worsening of the disease can prevent starvation within a few days, but this method is stressful and is not for everyone - some patients it can cause aggravation of the process.

Of particular importance is the care of the scalp psoriasis. Here are the basic rules:

• hair on your head is better to cut it short - it will open better access to the scalp and increase the effectiveness of treatment;
• undesirable for drying hair using a hairdryer - it dries the hair and skin and can provoke an aggravation of the process; Do not also use hairspray; if it is essential to make better use of hair styling gels and mousses;
• It can not hurt the scalp stiff combs, hairpins, hair clips, etc. - On the site of injury is almost always appear psoriatic elements;
• Treatment of psoriasis Advances in the treatment of psoriasis   head should be done persistently and systematically.

How to treat psoriasis on the head

For the treatment of psoriasis on the head of special tools are available for outdoor use, which can be divided into hormonal and non-hormonal. When exacerbation treatment is best to start with the use of salicylic or sulfur-salicylic ointment Sulfur-salicylic ointment - effective in many skin diseases . To remove crusts in psoriasis of the scalp is recommended to use vegetable oils (olive, coconut, etc.). Good softens skin, removes crusts and flakes of coconut oil.

Can apply an ointment composed of salicylic acid and coconut oil. Ointment with salicylic acid applied directly to the psoriatic skin. To do this, divide the hair parted in the middle, and then apply an ointment to the skin. Then change the line parting and applied ointment to other areas and so on. Ointment can be left on the head overnight, then wash your hair with a special shampoo.

From therapeutic shampoos for the treatment of psoriasis head fit Friderm Tar, Nizoral, Tan Tar, Skvafan S (it contains salicylic acid, resorcinol, essential oil Essential oils and conception: can help the roses?   red juniper), shampoo Iralfaris shampoo ISDIN (contains urea, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, pale Ichthyol and polidocanol) and so on. These shampoos help to reduce inflammation, relieve or reduce itching, but the use of only one shampoo is not effective - treatment should be complex.

Because of non-hormonal agents for the treatment of psoriasis of the scalp lotions applied to the derivatives of vitamin D (calcipotriol - Dayvoneks, Psorkutan). The lotion is applied to the affected skin twice daily and rub gently. The duration of treatment determined by the doctor. Drugs that interact with a number of specific receptors in the skin and cause inhibition of their proliferation (growth), which is significantly increased in psoriasis patients, accelerating the maturation of cells of the skin simultaneously. The solution is for external use Dayvoneks poorly penetrates the skin, therefore, has no systemic side effects. The therapeutic effect of these drugs does not develop before next week.

Also apply lotions with dithranol (tsignoderm, ditrastik, psoraks). These drugs inhibit the growth of skin cells, disrupting metabolic processes in them. As a result, it suppressed excessive cell division and stops the process of propagation of psoriasis. But dithranol may be irritating to the skin.

If non-hormonal agents for psoriasis on the head do not help, apply lotions and ointments which contain corticosteroid hormones - belosalik, triderm Triderm - care for skin diseases , Beloderm and so on. These drugs are very rapidly relieves inflammation, but after their withdrawal psoriatic lesions reappear. Besides hormonal ointments reduces cutaneous immunity, increasing the threat of infection attachment.

Drugs for psoriasis on the head may be different, but in order for treatment to be effective, it must appoint a physician.

Galina Romanenko

The reasons for the appearance of the skin acne

Acne - an inflammation of the sebaceous glands, which usually occur on the background of hormonal disorders Hormonal disorders - oversupply and a lack of equally dangerous . Hormonal disorders, leading to the appearance of acne, very characteristic for the transition of adolescence. As we age, hormones and normalizes after twenty years of acne in most cases disappear.

Under the influence of high content of sex hormones in the skin, the following changes: the sebaceous glands enlarge and start to secrete more than the normal amount of sebum at the same time changing its chemical composition (sebum becomes more viscous). Simultaneously in the sebaceous glands are accelerated flaking of the surface layers of the skin. Exfoliated skin cells mixed with sticky sebum and clog the sebaceous glands. On the skin surface, it looks like black dots (comedones). Inside the clogged sebaceous glands is an active multiplication of bacteria - pathogens pustular infections. As a result, in the area of ​​the sebaceous glands appear pustules.

The mechanism of action Baziron

Baziron AU - is an antimicrobial and dissolve dead skin cells the drug. The main active ingredient is Baziron benzoyl peroxide, which inhibits the proliferation of many pyogenic bacteria. At the same time it contributes to improving the supply of the skin with oxygen, it suppresses the production of excess fat in the skin sebaceous glands. All this prevents the appearance of comedones and acne (pustular rash) on the skin.

Baziron produced a gel with different concentrations (2, 5%, 5%, 10%) for external use, lotions and soaps. Analogues are Baziron external agents such as benzoyl peroxide, deskvam, hydroxy, proderm, eklaran.

Indications and contraindications for use Baziron

Baziron prescribed for different types of acne. Furthermore, the use baziron shown in the lower limbs ulcers of various origin. Including trophic (exchange) on the background of ulcers of varicose veins Varicose veins - the operation is inevitable?   (improving the nutrition of tissues).

Contraindications for use Baziron is an individual hypersensitivity to its components, pregnancy, breast-feeding Breast-feeding: feed - and no nails!   Child (baziron can be absorbed into the blood to some extent affect the fetus and stand out in the mother's milk), and children under 12 years.

Side effects that may occur when applying baziron

In applying Baziron may experience the following side effects: allergic reactions, skin irritation and discoloration of hair. Skin irritation is manifested in the form of burning and itching, accompanied by redness, swelling, dryness and peeling of the skin.

On damaged skin baziron not apply, because it can cause irritation and swelling of damaged tissue. Nor can we allow to enter Baziron eyes. If baziron still got into an open wound or eyes, they should be rinsed with plenty of water.

When using Baziron should avoid contact with the skin to direct sunlight (they can cause irritation of the skin), as well as any cosmetic products that promote drying or irritation of the skin (such as alcohol solutions of medicines, perfumes and so on).

Dosing Baziron

Baziron should be used properly, then its effectiveness will be maximized:

• baziron applied only on clean skin; To do this in the morning and evening before applying Baziron need to wash with water at room temperature with a facial wash to wash away the makeup and sebum;
• then face gently wet cloth and dry;
• wipe the face lotion does not contain alcohol;
• baziron apply the gel to the skin (avoiding the eyes, lips and mouth) exactly on kamedony; in the treatment of ulcers of the gel is applied only on the edges; lotion used to wash the affected acne Acne: facial trouble   skin areas once or twice per day until complete disappearance of bittern.

The first signs of improvement appear after months of treatment, persistent improvement - after three months of treatment. If baziron is pronounced dryness and flaking of the skin, it is recommended to use a lower concentration of drugs or the use of fold change (rarely used).

If you start a recurrence of acne, before re-use Baziron recommended to consult a dermatologist.