Why do plaques appear on the skin? The reasons for the development of this pathological condition will be discussed below. You will also learn how to properly treat such manifestations.
Basic information
Most often plaques on the skin appear in the elderly. But sometimes such protrusions are observed in young people. Usually they are small tissue lumps that rise slightly above the skin (no more than 5 mm in size).
Depending on the causes of development, the appearance of such formations can vary markedly. They can have well-defined, as well as blurry borders.
Reasons
Why do plaques form? The skin (the treatment of these protrusions will be presented below) of a person is inherent in the formation of all kinds of sores. At the same time, experts say that there are quite a few factors that can affect their formation.
From the point of view of traditional medicine, the main cause of plaques is age-related changes in the body. However, much also depends on the human factor, including attitudes towards one's he alth and skin in general.
Main species
Plaques on the skin, photos of which you cansee in this article may be different. Their main types include the following:
- seborrheic keratosis;
- senile keratoma;
- xanthelasma;
- papillomas;
- white vitiligo.
What are such skin diseases and how they should be properly treated, we will tell right now.
Seborrheic warts
Most often, seborrheic keratosis occurs in older people. A harbinger of this disease is a yellow spot on the skin, on which a formation is subsequently formed.
As a rule, such a growth appears on exposed parts of the body, including the arms, neck and face. The main reason for the development of seborrheic keratosis is the abuse of sunbathing.
According to experts, such plaques on the skin are benign. However, do not worry that they will contribute to the development of skin cancer. Such protrusions are quite harmless.
Treatment of a seborrheic wart is carried out in different ways. Plaques are excised surgically, chemically and by other methods. By the way, the removal of these formations is carried out only for aesthetic purposes. By themselves, they do not pose any danger to human life and he alth.
senile keratoma
Just like in the previous case, such formations are characteristic of the body of older people who have long crossed the line of respectable age. Such plaques on the skin are benign. Atit should be noted that they are in many ways similar to seborrheic warts. The senile keratoma differs from the latter only in that it poses a threat to the patient's he alth.
Doctors say that keratoma is an excellent springboard for the development of a precancerous skin condition. So how to get rid of this disease? Treatment of senile keratoma consists in its prompt removal and further prevention of the appearance of new formations. If any arise, then they should also be removed by the method proposed by the specialist.
Xanthoma eyelid
Why do some people develop xanthelasma? Unfortunately, modern medicine has not found an answer to this question. It should be especially noted that ignorance of the causes of the development of xanthoma of the eyelids greatly complicates the implementation of preventive measures. However, experts have gone far enough in developing a treatment regimen for this formation. There are many ways to get rid of it, from surgical excision to exposure to laser beams or critical temperatures.
Speaking of xanthelasma, one cannot but say that such formations most often appear in the fairer sex. They occur on the skin of the eyelids and quite strongly affect the self-esteem of women. That is why the removal of xanthoma is the main task for patients.
Papillomas
What are brown plaques? The skin of many people is characterized by the development of so-called papillomas. Absolutely anyone, at any age, can face these formations. Especially often they appear after a long sunbathing in a solarium or in the sun without the use of special creams that protect the epidermis.
Depending on external characteristics, experts distinguish four types of papillomas:
- flat;
- on a pronounced "leg";
- on a small "leg";
- plaque papillomas.
A favorite place for such formations are open parts of the body that are most often exposed to sunlight (for example, arms, neck, face, back, shoulders).
You can remove papilloma by surgery, as well as by laser and other methods. However, doctors do not recommend doing this. If such a plaque does not cause discomfort, then it is better not to touch it. This is due to the fact that if the excision is unsuccessful, it can transform into a malignant tumor.
White vitiligo
White plaques on human skin are called vitiligo. They can cover almost the entire body. It should be noted that such formation is the only type of plaque that occurs symmetrically. If vitiligo has formed on one side of the body, then very soon it will appear on the other half of the body.
The main reason for the development of plaques of this kind is a failure in the production of melanin, that is, a substance that is responsible for the color of skin cells. Secondary causes of this disease may be autoimmune diseases.
Vitiligo is treatable, but with great difficulty. As a rule, for the treatment of this disease, drugs are used that increasesensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet rays, followed by exposure to them.
Cure of this disease is completely impossible without the elimination of concomitant pathological conditions.
Prevention
In order to prevent plaques on the skin, patients should eat right, and also limit their exposure to the sun. It is also necessary to take multivitamin complexes, including vitamins of groups B, E, A and C, unsaturated fats omega-3 and omega-6. By the way, the latter are found in sufficient quantities in fish, linseed oil and nuts.
