Diagnosis «psoriasis» is often placed by a dermatologist or therapist on the characteristic external signs and location of the foci on the body. If the patient has changed skin changes typical of psoriasis to make a diagnosis, a sufficient clinical inspection.
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How to diagnose psoriasis?
With an atypical picture or with suspicion of psoriasis
A child may need additional research. In cases,
When the clinical picture is unclear, the most accurate method — This is biopsy
Skin. For biopsy take a little koosoCheck skin (with a diameter of about 6 mm),
which is transmitted by the Pastomomo Fologist — doctor specializing in
Microscopic examination of fabric samples. Results of analysis
PASTOMORFOLog describes in a special report — Conclusion.
How
rulelo, a single biopsy is enough, however, if the result is unclear or
same if But if the nature of the disease over time
Changes, spend a re-biopsy. The patient may ask him
give a copy of the conclusion, and most doctors prefer again
carefully study it before prescribing treatment. Special
blood analysis on psoriasis does not exist, and on blood indicators is
Disease, as a rule, does not affect.
With psoriasis, blood tests more often
all do in order to killsink destination
new medicine or checkWhether there is no side effects.
Exception compositionHeavy psoriasis, who captured extensive
The surface of thosela, — In this case, changes in the protective function of the skin
may entail dehydration or impaired saline baLance
blood.
If the patient hurts or swell joints,
Need examination for psoriatic arthritis. This diagnosis is usually
puts a dermatologist, rheumatologist, orthopedic or other specialist in
diseases of the joints. As a rule, X-ray is carried outgraphy,
Survey of joints and blood test to checknot caused if
Arthritis with other reasons. It is important to remember that psoriatic arthritis can
develop from any painpsoriasis. To avoid irreversible
Damage to SUSTavov, it is very important to quickly conduct a survey and
prescribe treatment.
Which in addition to the skin affects psoriasis?
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most people psoriasis manifest only on the skin. ODNako useful
know about less common disease formsn. In addition to the skin of psoriasis
may hit nails, joints and — less frequent — Other organs.
Mucous membranes. Sometimes
Psoriasis affects the mucous membranes of the lip, oral cavity and language. At
The defeat of the language on it appear sharp neurisborders separating
Dark and brighterti like on the map. From here originated
term «Geographical language» — Although it should be noted what happens in
Lack of psoriasis.
Sustaines. Psoriasis,
manifest in the form of arthritis, can affect the joints, especially on
fingers hands. This is the so-called psoria-ticial arthritis.
Eyes. IN
Rare cases in psoriasis around the pupil appearsnyu
painful beet. This condition is called desterate, or front
Uvete. Sometimes it serves as the first symptom of psoriasis and is diagnosed
ophthalmologist.
What causes the aggravation of psoriasis?
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Different people psoriasis proceeds in different ways. In one neRiode improvement I
deterioration of the state alternate (in accordanceSoviet with the time of year or
other factors), the other disease never retreats and
manifests constantly with the sameNakova power.
In some patients
The aggravation occurs from time to time. And although the reaction of each patient
individualAlna, some provoking factors, including drugsVenny
Funds and stress are common to many.
Stress.
Emotional and physical overloads can cause exacerbationNie
Psoriasis. Sometimes it is manifested after weeks or months after the event,
caused stress. The reason can serve asMY Different Events, from
Global Changes in Life, such as the death of a family member or shift
work before moving to a new diet or cold.
Many helps receptions
For stress removal (yoga, meditation and others.), holiday in family
Circle or Communication with Pet Pet. Completely avoid disease and
Stresses failYou can, however, if you are attentive, you can on time
notice signs of deterioration and take the necessary measures.
Medicinal products.
Any drugs (or changing them) may affect skin condition. IN
Particularly known several classes of medicines capable
Cause exacerbation of psoriasis. Among them:
High pressure
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Tiazid diuretics.
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Beta adrenoblocators.
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Calcium antagonists.
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ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme).
Other drugs
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Glucocorticoids for intake — With sharp cancellation.
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory means.
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Immunostimulators.
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Anti-antimalaries.
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Lithium preparations.
These
medications do not necessarily cause exacerbation. However, if after
start receiving some of them psoriasis is sharpened, discuss with
doctor's ability to replace the drug.
That
The same should be taken if the psoriasis exacerbates after the start
reception or increase the dose of any other leCare. However, always
It should be borne in mind that the aggravation couldLo provoke not itself
medicine (for example, antibiotic appointed in infection), and illness,
which it treats.
