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Nail psoriasis is an embarrassing health problem for many people struggling with other forms of psoriasis, as it occurs in about 50 percent. patients with psoriasis vulgaris and over 80% people with articular psoriasis.
Nail psoriasis – causes
It is not known what is the cause nail psoriasis. Some doctors believe that it is an autoimmune disease, which means that for some unknown reason the body starts attacking and destroying its own tissues.
- What destroys the nail plate? Paronychia, onycholysis, mycosis
However, there is a whole list of factors that can be both a trigger and cause a relapse in psoriasis in people who are predisposed to it, incl. acute and chronic infections, e.g. streptococcal and viral angina, e.g. measles, smallpox, shingles, rubella, chronic sinusitis, caries, recurrent inflammation of the bladder, appendages, gall bladder, enlarged tonsils, chronic diseases – diabetes, gout, medications – some antibiotics, e.g. tetracyclines, lithium salts, beta-blockers, steroids, interferon, hormonal drugs, stress – both acute and chronic, any psychological trauma.
Nail psoriasis – symptoms
The changes found in the nails depend on the location of the psoriatic process. In the course of nail psoriasis, the changes may be of various nature, of which the most common and causing the greatest problems for patients is pimples. Single cavities are formed in the nail plate. They are relatively large, deep, irregular in shape, and randomly located on the nail plate.
Thimbles are mainly observed in the fingers, but sporadically in the toes. Thimble is the most common symptom in both adults and children, occurring in about 70 percent. patients with psoriasis and nail lesions. It is an undoubted sign of the disease process activity, often preceding the appearance of skin lesions, especially in children.
For daily care of demanding skin, try Blue Cap Shower Gel for flaky and itchy skin.
Nail psoriasis – treatment
Treatment of nail psoriasis is a long-term process. You should take psoriasis medications containing vitamins A and D3. The treatment also includes preparations containing urea derivatives, ointments with salicylic acid and corticosteroids. There are also phototherapy and photochemotherapy treatments, called PUVA, which involve exposure of the nail to ultraviolet light in combination with a photosensitizing drug.
For the care of nails with psoriasis, we recommend the EPTA PSO Intensive Conditioner for nails with psoriasis, which you can buy on Medonet Market separately or in a set with 30% urea for body and nail care with psoriasis EPTA PSO 30,
An important part of the treatment of nail psoriasis is also a proper dietwhich must be rich in omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. It is recommended to eat fish, nuts, almonds, rapeseed and linseed oil. The consumption of grapes, citrus and garlic is also beneficial for the treatment.
Do you have psoriasis? Be sure to try Psoriasis – a mixture of herbs available on Medonet Market at a promotional price. We also recommend Farm-Vix peloid ointment for psoriasis or the entire Dr Duda set of cosmetics for psoriasis skin.