The causes of psoriasis are not known, but its development, symptoms and treatment have been studied in great detail by doctors.Without treatment, this disease progresses, affecting more and more new areas, but sometimes the manifestations are very scarce: for example, only the fingers (especially the nails) can be affected.Symptoms of nail psoriasis usually develop gradually.
Damage to the nails in psoriasis can also be observed when the disease as a whole has become moderately severe.Regardless of whether this lesion is isolated or the clinic has affected many areas of the skin, on the fingers it all begins with a gradual clouding of the nail plate from its edge.It gradually spreads over the entire surface of the nail.Longitudinal or transverse lines, depressions on the entire surface of the nail often appear on the nails.
Over time, the nail plate acquires an unhealthy yellow or gray shade.Depending on the type of disease, the nails become thinner or thicker and red and finally black bruises may appear under the nail.When an infection occurs, pus appears.Therefore, it is very important not to allow the disease to reach its final stage, but to start the treatment of nail psoriasis in the initial stage.
In the last stage of the disease, there is a gradual separation of the nail itself from the tissues of the finger.
This process starts at the tip of the nail and gradually covers it completely.In addition, the nail itself can be deformed and take on a different appearance - thick and pointed, like a bird's claw, or begin to crumble, become thin and brittle.
Psoriasis of the fingernails and toenails
Psoriasis nails affect both the toes and the hands.Nail psoriasis is a particularly unpleasant phenomenon for the patient.Psoriasis of the nails manifests its symptoms in such a bright form that it creates great difficulties in the daily activities and communication of the patient.Complexes and self-isolation arise.
Do not forget that in addition to the treatment, special rules for hygiene and daily care must be followed.In case of psoriasis of the fingernails or toenails, you should:
- Always keep your nails clean
- Shorten the nail plate
- Protect your nails from any injuries
- Use moisturizers
- Avoid contact with chemicals, including household chemicals
- Avoid manicures and pedicures
- Cover your nails with clear protective nail polish
Nail damage in hand and foot psoriasis looks extremely unpleasant and progresses quickly.Keep in mind, however, that patients, even in the later stages of the disease, are not bothered by pain.
Treatment of nail psoriasis
Treatment of psoriasis is mandatory wherever it occurs.Nail damage due to psoriasis cannot be ignored.This is not just a serious aesthetic problem, but a real threat to health.A severely deformed and damaged nail becomes defenseless against various infections and fungal diseases.Specialists in traditional and folk medicine know a lot about how to treat nail psoriasis.
The treatment of psoriasis of the skin and nails consists mainly in the elimination of external symptoms and general strengthening of the body.Today there are not too many really effective medicines for nail psoriasis, but they still exist.
Every recommendation for treating nail psoriasis always starts the same way: never, under any circumstances, self-medicate.Only a specialist can make an accurate diagnosis and choose the right medicine.Nail psoriasis is a very serious disease that requires the attention and supervision of a specialist.If you self-medicate, you will spend excess money, waste time and, as a result, worsen the condition and unlock the disease itself.You should contact a dermatologist.In the future, a consultation with an immunologist and an endocrinologist may be necessary.To determine the cause of the disease, laboratory tests are needed.A blood test is required.
The duration of the standard course of treatment for nail psoriasis is at least 3 months.That is why the disease cannot be brought to advanced forms, since in the initial stage it does not even require special treatment, but only careful care.