Often on the forums you can find questions: “Red spots on the head - is it psoriasis? Do I have psoriasis if brick plaques appear and the body itches? Which doctor should be consulted? Is it possible to diagnose yourself? There are many answers to them, but, unfortunately, not always professional ones, so you should read this article carefully to get a minimum of knowledge about what psoriasis is.
Only a dermatologist can make a correct diagnosis. Probably not immediately, but after a series of studies, for example, by examining the affected area under a microscope after a visual examination of the whole body. Do not believe if ordinary people tell you that this disease appears only in the area of the elbows. Psoriasis affects the entire surface of the skin.
Red spots on the head, profuse dandruff, itching and the appearance of wounds are the first signs of the disease, so do not put off a visit to a specialist. The disease has several forms, and each of them manifests itself differently, so it is worth analyzing each of them.
Common psoriasis. It is characterized by the appearance of separate areas of reddened skin, which begin to become covered with scales. If you notice such spots under the hairline, do not self-medicate, but urgently go to the skin care clinic. A visit to a dermatologist at a local clinic will not do much: this medical facility is unlikely to have the equipment that can identify the cause of a skin disease.
Guttate psoriasis. Red spots on the head in the form of small teardrop-shaped lesions are immediately visible. The reason for their appearance may be streptococcus, located, as in a resort, in the upper respiratory tract.
Pustular psoriasis. Appears in the form of purulent vesicles in different parts of the body. This is usually a reaction to drugs or chemicals used in the home or at work.
Reverse psoriasis. Red spots on the head do not appear, but the smooth surface of the plaques can be observed around the genitals, especially in the folds, sometimes under the breasts, under the arms. If you often sweat or wear clothes made of coarse fibers, then the disease will make itself felt pretty quickly.
Scalp psoriasis is itchy, scaly patches. It is they who constantly fall on the shoulders in large flakes, causing a hostile reaction from passers-by or work colleagues. If you do not want to become a loner and walk with bald spots, then cut off your hairline, and then immediately begin treatment under the supervision of specialists.
What to do if the red spots itch? Special ointments help to overcome itching, but only a doctor will tell you which one to rub. In the pharmacies of your locality you can find many medicines for this disease, soThere should be no obstacles to buying the drug you need.
Red spots may also appear on the face. If they do not bring pain, disappear quickly, then perhaps this is an allergic reaction to food and household chemicals or to pet hair. But if touching such foci causes burning or itching, then you should dial the number of the clinic to get an appointment with an allergist or dermatologist.
Red spots on the cheeks often appear in teenagers. This is due to hormonal imbalance during puberty. The main thing is to choose a cosmetic product for washing, stop squeezing pustules, eat right, take vitamins and see a doctor regularly.
