Psoriasis on the hands is a chronic disease that affects the palms, hands and area between the fingers. Severe forms of psoriasis are accompanied by complications in the form of joint damage and the development of psoriatic arthritis. These consequences can eventually lead to disability and disability status.
Symptoms of psoriasis on the hands
The first symptoms of psoriasis on the hands are red inflammation on the palms, as well as between the fingers and on the back of the palm. The disease can affect the nails, because of what the nail plates suffer. Signs of psoriasis are quickly noticed, as they are in the most prominent place. In addition, the red spots, or flat papules, are covered with silvery scales, which are easily separated even when the clothing is removed.
Psoriasis is also characterized by the following symptoms:
- When the stains are scraped, the peeling increases.
- After the silvery scales are separated, drip bleeding, consisting of several dots, may appear in its place.
The initial size of the nodules (spots) is one to two millimeters, later they grow to ten to fifteen centimeters and more, so you can not run the disease and avoid treatment altogether.
How to treat psoriasis on the hands?
Treatment of psoriasis on the hands is complex, as local and general therapy is used, as well as adherence to diet and regimen. When appointing drugs and procedures, the doctor must determine the stage and form of the disease, in order for the treatment to be really effective. For example, at a complex stage of the disease, when the patient's hands are almost completely covered with psoriasis, often the help of a doctor-psychotherapist is needed, since he may have complexes about his appearance and, as a consequence, low self-esteem. Visiting the psychologist's office is also often included in the treatment of psoriasis of the nails on hands.
Medicamental therapy includes the intake of a number of vitamins:
- A;
- FROM;
- D;
- AT 12;
- AT 6.
If the course of the disease is accompanied by fever and enlarged lymph nodes, then systemic corticosteroids are used. The dose of drugs is selected individually for each person. Physiotherapeutic methods of treatment of psoriasis include:
- paraffin applications;
- PUVA-therapy ;
- UV irradiation.
Psoriasis on the hands is a non-dangerous disease, but can cause psychological trauma, as the hands are covered with ugly spots, reducing the patient's self-esteem.