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2023 Author: Alfred Shackley | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 13:14
Maintaining health is one of the most important tasks of a person, because a lot depends on good health - the ability to lead an active life, spend time with loved ones, and just a good mood. Viruses and pathogenic bacteria constantly attack the body, causing general malaise, feeling unwell and a host of other unpleasant symptoms.
In some cases, the skin is affected - the natural protective shell of the body.
General malaise is aggravated by skin rashes, which are often itchy and painful. In this case, urgent complex treatment is needed.
Psoriasis
It is a chronic non-infectious skin disease.
It is caused by very fast cell division - almost 30 times faster than in the normal state.
As a result, the general structure of the skin is destroyed, since the intercellular connections do not have time to be established.
Against the background of this process, the main symptoms of psoriasis arise:
- redness;
- inflammation;
- severe itching;
- the formation of scales.
Classification
There are several types of psoriasis - the classification depends on the severity of the disease, the nature of the rashes themselves, as well as the area of their localization.
The most common types of psoriasis are:
- Plaque. It occurs most often. The name is directly related to the form of the rash - in the form of scaly plaques. It is localized, as a rule, on a certain area of the skin - an arm, a leg, etc.;
- Drop-shaped. There are many small eruptions all over the body;
- Pustular. With this type of psoriasis, pustules form at the site of the rash - purulent wounds that are covered with a crust.
In general, psoriasis can occur anywhere on the skin. In especially severe cases, the rash covers the entire body, and the body begins to respond to the disease with the manifestation of additional symptoms - fever, inflammation, etc.
Depending on whether such a problem is first detected or not, as well as on the stage of development of the disease, progressive, regressive or stable psoriasis is distinguished.
Sodium thiosulfate
For the treatment of psoriasis, doctors prescribe a complex treatment, including the use of topical preparations, taking vitamins, physiotherapy, etc. The most popular and effective drug is sodium thiosulfate. It has an anti-inflammatory effect, detoxifies the body, and also has desensitizing properties.
This drug has earned many positive reviews from doctors and patients - it not only helps to quickly and effectively cope with the disease, but also guarantees a long period of remission. Despite the fact that psoriasis is a chronic disease, sodium thiosulfate allows you to forget about it for many years.
Active ingredients
The main active ingredient of the drug is sodium thiosulfate. In its initial state, it has a crystalline structure, odorless, but with a specific bitter-salty aftertaste.
In pharmacies it is dispensed in the form of a solution with a concentration of 0.3 grams per 1 ml. In this case, the auxiliary substance is special water for injections, since sodium thiosulfate dissolves poorly in alcohol.
Sodium thiosulfate release form
The drug is dispensed in special ampoules of 5 or 10 ml. One box contains 10 ampoules. Additionally, a special knife for opening the ampoules is included.
Action on the body
With the help of sodium thiosulfate, the body is effectively cleansed of toxic compounds. It acts as follows:
- Since the drug is administered intravenously, it immediately begins to act on the blood, gradually penetrating into the lymph nodes;
- After that, the drug begins to bind heavy metals and toxic compounds that penetrate into the organs of the gastrointestinal tract from lymphatic compounds and blood;
- A mild laxative effect is aimed at a faster cleansing of the body of associated toxins;
- Sulfur molecules present in the preparation have a regenerating effect and help the organs return to normal functioning;
- A significant slowdown in the absorption of toxic substances allows the patient to feel the effect of long-term remission, which can last for several years.
Application of sodium thiosulfate
Sodium thiosulfate can be used in three ways - orally, intravenously, and also as a topical drug. The method of administration depends on the age of the patient, the complexity of the disease, as well as a number of other individual factors, therefore, recommendations for use should be found out from the attending physician.
- Oral administration. It is carried out strictly on an empty stomach to obtain a faster and more effective result. One ampoule must be dissolved in one glass of warm boiled water. Half of this solution should be drunk in the morning - before breakfast. The other half is drunk in the evening after dinner (at least 2 hours later);
- Local use. For this, a 60% sodium thiosulfate solution is used. With its help, lotions are made for 10-15 minutes. This method of treatment is suitable for people of any age. External use of the drug helps to quickly relieve itching and inflammation at the site of the lesion;
- Intravenous use. It is the most effective, but also very painful. In addition, this is a complex procedure that is carried out by a qualified specialist in a hospital setting.
Contraindications
The main contraindication to the use of sodium thiosulfate is individual intolerance to the active component of the drug or hypersensitivity to it.
The use of the drug by women during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended, since appropriate clinical trials have not been carried out.
Sodium thiosulfate can be used to treat psoriasis only as directed by a doctor after the appropriate dosage has been prescribed.
Additional effect
Since sodium thiosulfate has a cleansing effect on the entire body, it is impossible not to notice the additional effects that appear during treatment with this remedy:
- The skin becomes smoother and healthier;
- The nail plate is noticeably strengthened;
- Hair becomes stronger and silky;
- There is a marked decrease in alcohol cravings;
- Eases the course of many chronic diseases.
Despite all the positive effects, it is not recommended to use sodium thiosulfate without a doctor's recommendation, since this is a drug that, in case of an overdose, can adversely affect the body. Treatment with sodium thiosulfate in difficult cases involves repeating the course of taking the drug up to three times a year after a routine examination by the attending physician.
In addition, one should not neglect additional measures of treatment - adherence to an appropriate diet, absence of trauma to the skin, the use of local drugs - only high-quality complex treatment of psoriasis can guarantee a long remission.