The defeat of psoriasis is possible in almost any area of the skin, but most often psoriasis affects the ulnar, popliteal, inguinal areas, armpits, as well as the scalp. On the face, psoriasis is relatively rare, but in this case it causes severe discomfort in the patient, first of all - psychological, since such lesions look very unethical. People quite often take them for some contagious disease, although psoriasis is not.
Symptoms of psoriasis on the face
Psoriasis on the face, as already mentioned above, is a rare manifestation of the disease. Initially, the disease is characterized by the appearance of small red nodules (papules) that protrude above the surface of the skin and are strongly flaky. These formations usually increase rapidly in size, the inflamed areas adjacent to them merge to form plaques. Most of the plaques are located around the eyes, on the eyelids, in the eyebrows and nasolabial folds, sometimes they can affect the zone around the lips.
In addition, there are several features that are characteristic of psoriasis on the face:
- If you scrape the papule, then the peeling of the skin increases dramatically.
- After removing the scales, a thin film separates from the surface after further scraping.
- After removing the film on the surface, there may be point bleeding (blood-dew effect).
Also, in addition to the most common (simple or vulgar) psoriasis, the face can have seborrheic psoriasis. This type of disease, as the name implies, is caused by seborrhea, and it is often confused with seborrheic dermatitis . It develops there, where there is a large number of sebaceous glands, first of all it is nasolabial and nooshchechnye folds, the area behind the ears. When seborrheic psoriasis, too, there are plaques, but the scales covering them are denser and larger. Quite often scales can be stuck together with sebum, forming yellowish crusts.
Treatment of psoriasis on the face
Strong physical discomfort, except for the occasional itching, psoriasis does not cause, which can not be said about psychological discomfort, especially in women. And since quickly remove psoriasis from the face will not work, and it requires long-term treatment, then many try to disguise it with various cosmetic means. This can not be done, since this approach only worsens the situation. Plaques heal much faster when there is free access of water, air and sunlight to the affected skin.
To wash with psoriasis it is necessary only by special means for a sensitive skin, after washing the skin not to wipe, and carefully get wet with a towel or allow to dry independently. Then grease the face with a fat cream. It is important to avoid any traumatic effects, so you can not use scrubs. Also, caution is required when exposed to sunlight. Moderate effects can be helpful, but even a light sunburn can aggravate the disease.
In addition, a positive effect is provided by the intake of vitamin-mineral complexes and preparations of vitamin A.
Than to smear psoriasis on the face?
Local treatment of psoriasis on the face is carried out with the help of special creams and ointments, usually with softening and keratolytic components:
- Cream Ecolum. To date, one of the most popular facial products for psoriasis, helping to reduce plaques or make them less visible.
- Creams and ointments containing vitamin D. From psoriasis on the face widely used selstva containing vitamin and its derivatives (calcipotriol, calcitriol, diveonex).
- Sulfedecorhthem. Ointment based on precipitated sulfur, used to treat psoriasis, seborrhea, rosacea.
- Salicylic ointment. Promotes the softening and rapid removal of dead skin scales.
And it is important to remember that improper treatment, as well as the combination of several drugs without medical advice, can increase the disease. Therefore, before you buy and use any medicine, you should always consult a doctor.