How to treat psoriasis on the elbow

Psoriasis on elbows is one of the most common diseases that affects people of middle age. To determine the diagnosis of this kind is easy. It is characterized primarily by a rash on the creases of the hands. First, the number of such lesions are quite small, but without treatment they spread and in some cases even turn into papules.

You will need

• - external ointments: hormones, vitamins, etc.;
• - antihistamines;
• - tar;
• - celandine;
• - physiotherapy.

Instruction

1. In the first place to treat psoriasis on elbows use external tools. They usually come in different types: hormonal, a synthetic analogue of vitamin b with activated zinc. Among the drugs included "Lorinden", "Alloderm", "Ftorokort", "Lokoid" and others. They all belong to the group of corticosteroids. Also it can be treated with the help of "Calcipotriol", "Zanocap", "Skin-cap". Often used are the usual ointment as a "Salicylic" and "Ichthyol". It is worth considering that these ointments in most cases, rather unpleasant smell and can stain clothes. It is therefore necessary to cover the skin for better absorption of creams and protect things.
2. For the treatment along with ointments prescribed physical therapy. PUVA and UV the best options to treat the rash on elbows. They are an antiseptic and have a drying effect. Definitely need to have the whole course, which on average is 10 treatments.
3. If you suffer from itchy rashes on the elbows, and additionally prescribe antihistamines: "Suprastin", "Tavegil", "Fenistil" and others. Remember that taking these medications can be no longer than 7 days, in some cases, this period may be extended up to 2 weeks. But the decision needs to be made by a doctor.
4. So that the body can effectively fight disease, its defenses should be further strengthened. So doctors often prescribe a treatment of different vitamin complexes. They need to drink not less than 30 days - full rate.
5. As a quite effective means for the treatment of psoriasis on the elbows and use the methods of traditional medicine. So, an excellent means considered ointments prepared on the birch tar, baths with a decoction of celandine, pine oil, etc. it is Worth considering that instead of traditional medicine, these funds cannot be used. Only in the complex and in an additional means.
6. For the treatment of psoriasis you need to undertake body detoxification. To do this, use a special cleansing diet recipes which you can take to the doctor or find on the Internet. Also it is recommended to connect to treatment and different adsorbents, allowing the infection from the body and improve the patient's condition.