Psoriasis is a chronic skin pathology, which is accompanied by the development of raised red spots, covered with silver-white scales. The main symptoms of the disease are characterized by the appearance of a monomorphic rash - pink nodules. Elements of the rash often merge into various configurations and are accompanied by itching.
As a rule, the pathological process affects the skin on the head, knee and elbow joints, on the back. Psoriasis of the external genitalia and nails is also known, but such forms are rare.
Psoriasis Medication
In the windows of pharmacies you can see a lot of medicines for psoriasis. They differ in pharmacological action, composition and form of release. A special place among them is occupied by sprays that are well suited to patients who spend most of their time outside the home. Such funds, unlike ointments and creams, are an excellent option for the treatment of the scalp. However, it is very important to choose the right spray, take into account contraindications and restrictions on use.
Sprays from psoriasis are hormonal and non-hormonal. The latter have a weaker therapeutic effect during the period of exacerbation, but they have fewer contraindications and side effects. To choose the right medicine, you should take into account the stage of the disease and the characteristics of the body.
Skin Cap
This spray for psoriasis is made in Spain. Despite the fact that aerosol contains hormonal substances, it is safe and effective. The composition of this medicine contains an active substance - activated pyrithone zinc, as well as additional substances: isopropyl myristate, trolamine, polysorbate 80, water, ethanol propellants.
Activated zinc pyrithione has an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal effect. Antifungal activity is most pronounced against Pityrosporum orbiculare and Pityrosporum ovale, which support excessive desquamation and inflammation in psoriasis and other skin diseases.
The antibacterial activity of this active element in the spray from Skin-Cap psoriasis is manifested in relation to a number of pathogens. It reduces the intracellular concentration of ATP, contributes to the depolarization of cell membranes and the death of pathogenic bacteria. The aerosol of this medication should be sprayed onto the affected areas of the skin. This psoriasis spray on the head helps a lot.
Belosalik
This is a combined drug for external use, the effect of which is anti-inflammatory, decongestant, anti-allergic, vasoconstrictive, antiproliferative, immunosuppressive, keratolytic, antimicrobial, antifungal.
The spray inhibits the release of inflammatory mediators, prevents the accumulation of neutrophils, reduces the release of cytokines, macrophage migration, the severity of granulation and infiltration processes.
Due to the presence of salicylic acid, the spray from Belosalik psoriasis softens the skin, reduces horny deposits and penetrates deep into the skin. The product contains betamethasone dipropionate and salicylic acid.
"Spray 999"
This is a non-hormonal psoriasis medicine in the form of a spray for treating the scalp. It is most often used for exacerbations of the pathological process. The tool significantly reduces symptoms: eliminates redness, itching. At the moment, psoriasis spray is the most popular and most convenient form of this medication. Its beneficial effects on the skin are as follows:
- prevention of subsequent inflammation;
- effective elimination of itching;
- intensive hydration;
- antiseptic effect.
“Spray 999” has a pleasant aroma, leaves no residue on clothes, corrects unaesthetic moments of the disease. When using this medication, long-term discomfort is eliminated, and an instant improvement in appearance and well-being occurs.
Chinese non-hormonal spray for the treatment of psoriasis consists entirely of natural plant components: red safflower and about 25 other plants, musk and centipedes.
Spray "Tsinokap"
This is a dermatoprotective drug produced in Russia. The composition contains zinc pyrithione, which has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal activity. The antibacterial properties of this active element are manifested in relation to many gram-positive and gram-negative pathogenic organisms. It reduces the level of ATP inside their cells, activates the processes of membrane depolarization, destroying fungi and bacteria. The antifungal effectiveness of this drug spray is especially pronounced when exposed to Pityrosporum orbiculare and Pityrosporum ovale, which cause inflammation and peeling of the skin during psoriasis. The principle of anti-inflammatory action of this drug has not been studied.
The medicine “Tsinokap” is used for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (neurodermatitis, eczema), and seborrheic dermatitis. The drug is contraindicated in children under the age of 1 year and with high sensitivity to the components.
Beauty balance spray
This tool has been used successfully in the treatment of psoriasis. This is a non-hormonal drug, only natural substances are present in the composition:
- red grape leaves;
- horse chestnut;
- ginkgo biloba;
- aloe;
- peppermint ether;
- agar agar.
This spray does not belong to the category of pharmacological preparations. This cosmetic product, which has decongestant, anticoagulant and antiflogistic effects, helps to eliminate the inflammatory process and soften the structure of the skin with psoriasis. To get rid of the manifestations of this pathological phenomenon, the spray is recommended to be applied to the skin 2-3 times a day. If the patient has psoriatic rashes on the head, then this remedy must be used more often - up to 5 times a day. The drug is produced in Switzerland.
Spray "Han Fang Han"
This is a non-hormonal herbal preparation made in China. It includes safflower oil, comfrey, wormwood, berberine, mint, camphor, pseudolarch, borneol, ethanol and salicylic acid. It is good to use for the scalp.
This drug is quite effective in removing unpleasant symptoms, as well as in the initial stages of the development of the pathological process. It has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and antipruritic properties.
"Oxycyclosol"
This is a medication based on oxytetracycline and prednisone. The agent has an intense anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and antibacterial effect, disrupts protein synthesis in microorganisms, enhances the formation of phospholipase A 2 inhibitors and reduces the arachidonic acid cascade.
This medication has quite a few contraindications, including skin lesions with a fungal infection, open wounds, lactation and pregnancy.
"Polcortolon"
The active substance of this medicine is triamcinolone, a synthetic glucocorticoid that is a fluorinated derivative of prednisolone. It has an active anti-inflammatory effect and has a weak mineralocorticoid effect. It helps to reduce the development of inflammation, which is due to a decrease in the permeability of capillary vessels and a decrease in the accumulation of leukocytes, macrophages and other cells in the area of inflammation. It has an immunosuppressive effect. Due to the suppression of the immune cellular response, it blocks the secretion of ACTH by the pituitary gland, which helps to reduce the production of androgens and glucocorticosteroids by the adrenal cortex.
This spray is successfully used for psoriasis. Manufacturer - Poland.
Psoriasis spray: reviews
According to information obtained from reviews of patients with psoriasis, not all sprays are good at quickly helping to get rid of symptoms and feel relief. The most effective, according to patients, are hormonal sprays, which in a few minutes eliminate the symptoms of skin lesions. Plant-based sprays can be used only during the period of remission.
The spray from Skin-Cap psoriasis has earned mostly positive reviews. It is effective, well tolerated and rarely causes side effects.
The most popular is the hormone spray "Polcortolon", it was used by most patients who left reviews. Of the medicines based on zinc pyrithione, the Zinocap medicine is in great demand.