Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic immuno—inflammatory disease in which the skin, joints are affected, and the quality of life of patients decreases. It most often manifests itself in the form of pink-red rashes on any part of the skin, which are covered with whitish scales.
Patients with psoriasis are often observed for other concomitant pathologies, among which obesity, hypertension, and lipid metabolism disorders are most common.
Reasons:
The exact causes of psoriasis are unknown, but the main one is called immune system dysfunction. It can manifest itself due to a genetic predisposition or external adverse factors.
The onset of the disease, especially in the presence of a genetic predisposition, can occur against the background of the following triggers:
weakening of the immune system against the background of stress, infections, endocrine disorders;
allergies, immunodeficiency conditions;
taking certain medications, such as antidepressants, beta blockers, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs);
regular skin damage — frequent friction, burns;
hypothermia;
alcohol abuse, smoking;
Symptoms:
Red bulging plaques on the skin that peel off intensely;
itching in the affected areas
Nail modification: thickening, crumbling, local indentations, plate departure
With the development of joint lesions — joint pain
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Conservative treatment:
With a mild degree, a small number of lesions — corticosteroid creams or ointments. These are the most effective remedies that reduce the intensity of inflammation well, relieve symptoms In moderate and severe cases, systemic treatment with immunosuppressants, genetically engineered biological drugs (GIBP) in the form of tablets or injections. The latter include monoclonal antibodies, which are the most effective treatment. They block some stages of inflammation, which partially or completely reduces the intensity of symptoms. Before taking these drugs, a thorough examination is necessary to exclude contraindications. In severe cases, systemic glucocorticosteroids may be prescribed, but only in a hospital setting. Additional methods that can alleviate symptoms and speed up skin recovery: Phototherapy is a physiotherapy procedure in which ultraviolet rays of a certain spectrum are directed at plaques; Creams from the line of pharmacy cosmetics — for moisturizing the skin; Local analogues of vitamins A and D are used to reduce inflammation, accelerate exfoliation, and slow the growth of plaques.
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How to reach
Moscow, 1st Yamskogo Polya Street, 15
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+7 495 255-50-03
How to get
From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Zamoskvoretskaya line - exit 4 After exiting the subway, walk through the pedestrian tunnel and climb the stairs. Move towards the railway tracks, go down the stairs immediately after them and walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS.
Travel time
9 minutes
Landmark
Olympus Clinic MARS sign
How to get
From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Ring line - exit 2. After exiting the subway, turn left and walk to the pedestrian crossing. Cross the road through two pedestrian crossings and move along the Tverskoy overpass. Go down the stairs immediately after the railway tracks, walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS
Travel time
11 minutes
Landmark
Olympus Clinic MARS sign