Skin diseases: how to recognize and treat? Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue Minor skin diseases

Infections of the skin and soft tissues are found everywhere, and people of different age groups are susceptible to them; such diseases can appear not only in adults, but also in children. Only a competent specialist can distinguish between a non-infectious and an infectious disease. That is why you should not try to cure yourself, because most often it does not bring any results. Before starting drug treatment or therapy, it is necessary to find out the cause of the disease. Moreover, any skin disease implies an urgent visit to the doctor at the first changes in the skin in order to reduce the negative consequences of the disease. Read on for more information about the treatment of skin infections (photo attached).

Classification of skin diseases

In order to classify any skin disease, it is necessary to establish its localization, namely the place in which the disease process occurs.

Based on this, skin diseases can be divided into skin infections, infections of subcutaneous tissue and deeper tissues. It is important to determine whether the infection is systemic or local. The latter is characterized by the absence of intoxication and its signs, as well as the unchanged state of the body. If signs of a toxic state of the body are present, then we are talking about a systemic disease. As a rule, this characteristic affects the further treatment of the patient.

Bacterial infection: general characteristics

The most significant and most common bacteria that can cause skin diseases include:

• Borrelia.
• Plague bacteria.
• Anthrax stick.
• Streptococcus (this includes erysipelas).
• Staphylococcus.
• Rickettsia.

Each disease has its own clinical symptoms. However, in any case, the patient’s general condition changes, and symptoms appear more often on the skin and less often on internal tissues.

Streptococcus and staphylococcus

Infants are more susceptible to streptococcal and staphylococcal infections if they are not properly cared for. Also at risk are children who often get sick and even have a weakened immune system; adults can also be included in the latter group.

As a rule, the symptoms of these infections are variable, that is, the disease can affect any area of ​​the skin or deep tissues. Most often, the following conditions are identified during diagnosis:

• The sebaceous gland and hair follicle are affected, and a boil occurs; it can be either one or many.
• Cellulitis occurs - a condition in which tissues begin to melt.
• The appearance of an abscess - a cavity with purulent contents.

Not only are diseases that carry an infection dangerous, but there is also a risk that the pathogen will spread, entering the blood and internal organs, starting inflammation in them. This is most critical for newborn babies and can be fatal.

During treatment, pathogens are destroyed and biochemical processes disrupted during the disease are restored.

Broad-spectrum antibiotics, salt and colloid therapy, and infusion therapy are used as drug treatment. Ointments that also contain antibiotics do not help. They will not be able to rid the patient of staphylococcus or streptococcus completely. Therefore, they should not be used separately. If the infection has spread quite widely and reaches the bones, then most often the best solution to this problem is surgical intervention: during the operation it is necessary to drain it.

Erysipelas

This inflammation is classified as streptococcal, as it is caused by one of its varieties. Children are rarely susceptible to this disease; elderly and middle-aged people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system or having unstable hormonal levels are at risk. Typically, symptoms of erysipelas are:

• Sudden onset of clinical symptoms.
• Increase in temperature and deterioration of the body.
• The formation of swollen, “hot”, “red” spots on the skin with a clear contour.
• The appearance of blisters with serous fluid or blood.

This skin infection is usually associated with a different microflora of microorganisms, which can affect the deep tissues of the skin.

To cure the patient, various antibiotics are prescribed and a wide range of infusion therapy is performed. However, even this cannot guarantee complete healing of the body. Most often, the disease appears again and again dozens of times. There is still no prevention against this disease.

anthrax

Bacillus anthracis spores are characterized by environmental resistance. They are the cause of infection of the patient's skin. These disputes typically remain active for decades.

People can become infected from infected farm animals directly through the skin. The infection can also be contained in milk, meat or hair from livestock. Adults are more susceptible to this disease than children due to more frequent contact with infected animals. Most often, it is the skin that suffers from anthrax, but there are cases where infection of the blood, intestines or lungs occurred.

Typically, anthrax is characterized by the following skin symptoms:

• The rash and its further change from a spot to an ulcer.
• Over time, the spots turn black and do not cause pain.
• Because of the blisters that form in the ulcer, it can grow.

This infection of the skin of the legs and arms is successfully diagnosed using specific tests. During diagnosis, it is important to distinguish a disease such as anthrax from a trophic ulcer and bedsores. Anthrax cannot be treated surgically. Also, ointments, lotions or any heating do not help. The main therapy is considered to be penicillin-based in children (photos can be seen in the article) and adults.

Plague (leather or bubonic)

Any form of plague is a fairly dangerous infection; it can easily be transmitted from a sick person to a healthy person; as a rule, the disease is severe. If you ignore the symptoms and do not seek medical help, you can die. Yersinia pestis is the causative agent of plague. The sources are often various rodents, for example, harbor rats. Adults are at risk, but children rarely suffer from it.

Skin plague, as a rule, leads to necrosis of the skin and lymph nodes, plus the human body is depleted. The affected areas of the skin are painful, prone to redness and swelling, and it is impossible to control the affected limb.

If there is no specialized treatment, and it includes various antimicrobial drugs, such as streptomycin, then the person will die. The patient, no matter what form of plague he has, is dangerous to society, since someone else can become infected with the germs.

Viral infections: general characteristics

Among the huge range of viruses regarding their distribution and significance, there are herpesvirus, papillomavirus, rubella and measles (children's droplet infections). It is also noted that measles, rubella and other childhood droplet infections are secondary to skin diseases. The main infection occurs in internal organs and deep tissues. These infections on the facial skin can occur not only in children, but also in adults.

Herpes infection

Most often, viral skin infections are associated with the herpes virus. At the moment, there are 8 of them. As a rule, each type has its own symptoms. However, there are similar points, such as damage to the skin and sometimes soft tissues. A herpes infection is characterized by the following symptoms: if the soft tissue has also become infected, which is rare, then the number of blisters may increase; the affected area, as a rule, becomes wider, which brings with it unpleasant sensations.

It is difficult to completely get rid of such signs of acute herpes infection as blisters and redness - it is practically impossible to do this. Drugs that fight viruses, such as Acyclovir, are fast and effective, but they cannot stop the spread of the disease completely. As a rule, a herpes infection accompanies a person throughout his life, and people become infected even in childhood.

HPV infection

Adults are more susceptible to it, but children rarely encounter it. Today this virus has dozens of species. Clinical symptoms vary. These may be skin manifestations, such as a papilloma or wart, and may even lead to a malignant formation in the reproductive organs. It is the localization that determines the future treatment of the virus; this can be either drug treatment or surgical intervention.

Skin fungus: general characteristics

Fungi are widespread and can be found in any country. A person leading an asocial lifestyle may not necessarily be susceptible to a fungal infection; children are often at risk due to contact with various objects around them. As a rule, even minor damage is enough to become infected with fungus.

Signs of a fungal infection of the skin of the hands and feet:

1. Changed skin color.
2. Change in skin thickness, formation of peeling.
3. There is no pain, but severe skin itching is observed.

The fungus cannot disappear without drug treatment; drugs that fight it are needed, both locally and systemically. Maintaining hygiene is also an important point.

So we can say that skin infections as well as soft tissue infections are observed in adults and children. They should not be treated on their own, as this can only aggravate the situation and lead to a disastrous result that no doctor can correct. That is why treatment can only take place under the supervision of specialists in a medical institution, who are fully familiar with the disease and all its symptoms, know the possible complications, using various drugs, such as antibiotics and antiviral and antibacterial agents.

General therapy

Substances prescribed for external use in dermatological diseases can be divided into hormonal and non-hormonal. The main component of ointments and creams based on hormones are glucocorticosteroids, which tend to instantly eliminate inflammation and slow down the immune response. This ensures that signs of many dermatological diseases are controlled, but continuous use of hormonal medications - even when applied topically - is risky.

Firstly, they suppress the local immunity of the skin, which makes it susceptible to secondary infection, which simply penetrates through damaged skin.

Secondly, they lead to thinning and loss of the protective qualities of the epidermis.

And thirdly, prolonged use of glucocorticosteroids causes adaptation of the skin, and their withdrawal can cause a new worsening of the disease.

Examples of medications for the treatment of skin infections (photos of the problem are presented in the article) of this category are Uniderm, Kenacort, Sinalar, Akriderm, Cortef and others. You can also use non-hormonal local agents, such as “Zinocap” (based on zinc pyrithione), naphthalan, ichthyol, dermatol, kartalin ointments, tar-based ointments and others.

Among the drugs that are not inferior in effectiveness to hormones, drugs with zinc (zinc pyrithione) occupy a special place. Unlike ordinary zinc oxide, which only has a drying effect, active zinc (zinc pyrithione) includes a whole range of significant qualities:

• removes inflammation;
• reduces irritation;
• protects the skin from infection;
• restores the damaged structure and barrier function of the skin.

Any skin disease is characterized by a number of specific symptoms and signs. They can be common to several diseases, or unique to certain species.

Classification

How can skin diseases manifest themselves? What signs should you look out for?

Itching

If a person’s skin begins to itch, in most cases this is a sign of an incipient disease. The skin may itch slightly, but it can cause a lot of inconvenience, disrupt a normal lifestyle, interfere with sleeping and wearing certain clothes. This symptom is difficult to tolerate in children; they often scratch their skin until they become wounds.

Rashes

Rashes on the skin are characteristic of many diseases. The rash varies.

Types of rashes:

• Spots are changes in the skin without changing its structure. They come in different shapes and sizes.
• A blister is a formation that rises above the skin. It has a round, oval or irregular shape. The surface is smooth and even. The size can reach several centimeters. Formed in the upper layer of the dermis.
• Bubble. Occurs as a result of separation of the skin. Fluid accumulates in the epidermis, causing the skin layer to rise. Can form on mucous membranes. The shape is round or oval, the size varies. The contents of the bladder vary depending on the disease, which allows for an accurate diagnosis.
• Bubble. A small formation filled with serous or bloody contents. Gradually the bubbles dry out and a crust forms. Under certain conditions, they can burst, the contents spread over healthy areas of the skin, and eczema forms.
• Ulcers (pustules). A formation rising above the skin with purulent contents. Appears as a result of cell death. Size may vary. They may appear from blisters when they become infected.
• Nodules (papules). It is a changed area of ​​skin without a cavity. The color may vary depending on the disease.
• The bumps occur as a result of infection entering the skin.
• During the healing process, scales may appear. They can be small or large, sometimes very noticeable.
• Erosion is a violation of the skin layer. In certain cases they reach quite a large size. The surface is smooth and wet. The formation can be painful.
• Scratching. They appear when there is severe itching, when a person cannot stand it and scratches the wounds.
• Cracks are a violation of the skin layer, sometimes accompanied by bleeding and causing pain.

Swelling and redness

These signs are almost always observed in skin diseases. When subcutaneous tissue is captured by edema, Quincke's edema may occur - a dangerous condition that can be fatal.

Soreness

Painful sensations do not occur with all skin ailments. Sometimes they are noted when touched by hands or clothing.

Change in skin color

This sign indicates that the cause of the disease was ailments of the internal organs or metabolic disorders.

General signs

Such symptoms include general weakness, apathy, and depression. With certain diseases, the temperature may rise, headaches may appear, and appetite may disappear. In most cases, skin ailments include insomnia, increased nervousness, and irritability.

Thus, the symptoms of skin diseases are quite diverse. When diagnosing, the specialist pays attention to each sign in order to obtain the most reliable result.

Diseases and signs

Each disease has its own characteristics.

Below we will describe in more detail the signs characteristic of a particular disease.

Hives

Signs:

• Severe itching
• Rapid appearance of rashes
• Skin redness,
• Swelling, in severe cases – Quincke's edema,
• Temperature increase,
• Breathing problems
• Nausea, vomiting, bowel dysfunction,
• Weakness,
• Headache,
• The pressure drops sharply
• There may be pain in the joints.

Warts

Symptoms:

Fungus

Signs:

Chickenpox

What is characteristic:

Lichen

Symptoms:

Scabies

Signs:

Moles

Symptoms:

• Flat or protruding formation on the skin,
• There are no painful sensations,
• No redness, inflammation,
• Various shapes (regular) and colors, clear boundaries,
• The shades are uniform over the entire surface of the formation,
• May have a "leg"
• The surface can be smooth, lumpy, with a skin pattern,
• Presence of hairs.

Moles do not cause trouble to their owner. But there are signs that you should pay special attention to.

Signs:

• Fast growth,
• Discharge from a nevus,
• Stopping hair growth
• Blurred boundaries
• Irregular shape
• Soreness, itching,
• Uneven coloring
• Lack of symmetry.

If you have at least one such sign, you should visit a specialist. Basic in adults and children.

Bruises

Characterized by:

Papillomas

Symptoms:

Hygroma

Signs:

Herpes

What happens:

• Small bubbles containing clear liquid appear
• The skin becomes inflamed and red,
• The rashes burst within three days,
• After the liquid comes out, yellow crusts form on the wounds.
• Itching, burning at the site of inflammation,
• Painful sensations at the stage of crust formation.

Dermatitis

Symptoms:

• Burning and itching on the skin,
• The appearance of blisters, other types of rashes,
• Swelling, redness,
• Peeling, scaling,
• Cracks, dry skin,
• Sensitivity in affected areas decreases,
• Seasonality - the disease manifests itself more strongly in cool weather,
• In acute forms, there is abundant exudation - the release of fluid present in bubbles or blisters.

As you can see, many symptoms are characteristic of almost all skin diseases. However, there are signs that appear only in certain diseases. Skin ailments will not occur if preventive rules are followed.

Rules:

• Compliance with hygiene rules,
• Washing hands after going outside, traveling on public transport,
• Don't touch stray animals
• It is necessary to adhere to proper nutrition, exclude allergenic foods from the diet,
• Giving up bad habits will help improve the functioning of the whole body,
• It is better not to share shoes and clothes,
• All diseases must be treated on time.

By following simple safety rules, you can avoid the occurrence of skin ailments.

Symptoms of skin diseases - video

Skin (dermatological) diseases have always existed. Today there are a huge number of them. Some of them are safe for human health and represent only a cosmetic defect that can be easily eliminated by modern medicine, while others require long-term and very expensive treatment. Skin diseases are easy to recognize at the initial stage of their development, since they are localized directly on the outer integument of the body. Most people far from medicine are not even aware of the existence of many dermatological pathologies, while some of them are well known. The names and descriptions of the symptoms of such diseases should be discussed in more detail.

Psoriasis

A skin disease that occurs in a chronic form and is characterized by repeated rashes on the body in the form of flaky plaques of various sizes and shapes. The exact cause of psoriasis is currently unknown; this disease can manifest itself in a person of any age, regardless of gender and type of activity. The symptoms of psoriasis are very varied and depend mainly on its type. At the initial stage of the disease, the patient develops rashes on the skin in the form of small nodules, gradually merging with each other and one formation - a flaky plaque of red or gray color. Primary such plaques are localized in the bends of the knee and elbow joints, under the hair on the head. Then they spread to the entire surface of the body. A dangerous form of psoriasis is psoriatic erythroderma, accompanied by an increase in body temperature, changes in general blood counts, and excessive hair loss. Treatment of this disease involves following a certain diet, avoiding the consumption of spicy foods and alcohol, and local use of corticosteroid ointments. A modern method of treating psoriasis is plasmapheresis and photochemotherapy.

Eczema

Eczema, like psoriasis, is chronic and is an inflammation of the outer layers of the skin. The causes of this dermatosis are usually associated with heredity or exposure to harmful chemicals on the skin. There are different types of eczema: seborrheic, true, microbial, occupational, etc. The main symptoms of this disease are visible to the naked eye. This is redness of the skin, its constant wetting or, conversely, excessive dryness, detachment of skin scales, unbearable itching. Periods of exacerbation of eczema are usually replaced by periods of remission of the disease, when there is an almost complete disappearance of its main symptoms. However, under certain circumstances, redness and flaking of the skin returns again. If you suspect the presence of eczema, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist, since only a doctor can choose the correct treatment for each individual case. Therapy for eczema involves the patient following a special diet, local application of special ointments that help relieve symptoms, and taking medications prescribed by a dermatologist in the form of tablets or injections. In extreme cases of eczema, when there is a threat of the disease spreading to the entire surface of the patient’s body, hormone-based medications are indicated. As an addition to the main treatment, antihistamines (Zyrtec, Suprastin) can also be prescribed.

Allergic dermatitis

It is necessary to differentiate from eczema - inflammation of the skin that occurs as a result of exposure to an allergen. The human body’s predisposition to various allergic reactions is of great importance in the development of the disease. A type of such dermatitis is phytodermatitis, which can develop as a result of contact with certain plants, including domestic ones. Characteristic symptoms of this disease: itching and redness of the skin in the arm area, the appearance of small blistering rashes on it. The primary measure in the treatment of dermatitis is to eliminate the irritant and thoroughly wash the skin if it has been exposed to an allergen. Next, the skin is wiped with a solution of ethyl alcohol. To eliminate skin inflammation, apply an ointment based on boric acid or another skin ointment (cream) based on hormones - corticosteroids. Relief of the main symptoms of the disease occurs when they are treated with antihistamines.

Acne (acne)

One of the most common diseases in the field of dermatology is acne (), appearing most often on the face, less often in the chest, arms and back. Acne appears in areas of inflammation of the hair follicles due to their clogging due to excessive work of the sebaceous glands. It is believed that acne does not appear out of nowhere. Their appearance is associated either with a hormonal imbalance in the body or with a pathology of the digestive system. Acne most often occurs in children aged 12–16 years. Excessive acne on the face can become a serious psychological problem for a teenager. In most cases, daily skin care alone is not enough in this case. Special washing gels, creams and foams have a short-term effect and only temporarily relieve skin inflammation. To get rid of acne, you need to eliminate the cause of its appearance. A dermatologist can determine the exact cause. Acne can appear in the form of small black or white dots on the nose, forehead, and cheeks. There is usually a combination of pimples and blackheads. To get rid of such skin problems, many specialists prescribe antibiotics, as well as drugs that contain a special substance - isotretinoin. Local treatment using creams and gels for washing helps to quickly relieve inflammation of the skin and prevents scarring.

Seborrhea

Seborrhea is a skin disease, which is based on disruption of the sebaceous glands and the active activity of pathogenic microorganisms - fungi of the genus Malassezia. Most often, seborrhea develops on the face, back, chest, in the area of ​​the ears and under the scalp. In this case, skin damage occurs gradually and is accompanied by skin itching of varying intensity. As the disease develops, the top layer of skin begins to peel off and becomes covered with small, greasy scales. The contours of the affected areas are usually clear and symmetrical. In some cases, peeling of the skin is accompanied by wetness. If the scalp is affected by the disease, peeling of individual areas of the epidermis and the formation of oily dandruff are observed. Failure to treat seborrhea can lead to a secondary infection. Treatment of the disease is carried out in most cases using local remedies and is aimed primarily at reducing its symptoms. For seborrhea of ​​the scalp, it is recommended to use antifungal shampoos that contain zinc pyrithione, ketoconazole, and tar. To get rid of foci of disease on the face, experts recommend creams that have antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects.

Scabies

Other skin diseases in the photo

The diseases described above in most cases do not pose a threat to human life, but significantly reduce its quality, and therefore require mandatory consultation with a specialist. Other, more serious diseases can signal diseases of the liver and other gastrointestinal tract organs, problems in the immune system and others, so if you have the first signs of skin diseases, you should consult a doctor.

The publisher is not responsible for possible consequences arising from the use of information and recommendations of this publication. Any information presented in the book does not replace specialist advice.

Introduction

According to the World Health Organization, more than 20% of the world's population suffers from skin diseases. At the same time, the number of patients increases every year. The most common ailments are dermatitis of various origins, eczema, acne (acne) and psoriasis. Many of them are chronic, relapsing and difficult to treat. Despite the development in dermatology of quite effective methods of traditional therapy for diseases such as rosacea, demodicosis, psoriasis, none of them leads to a complete cure, but only temporarily keeps the disease under control. In addition, in some cases, the effectiveness of using the same method decreases over time, and the doctor has to look for a new method each time.

Like most sciences, medicine throughout its existence has developed in two ways: from the whole to the particular and from the particular to the whole. The first path involves an in-depth and detailed study, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of individual organs, while the increasingly narrow specialization of doctors often leads to a loss of skills in working with the body as a whole. The second way, based on ideas about the integrity of the body, is aimed at searching for the root causes of diseases and eliminating the internal causes of their development. Our official medicine often fights not with the disease itself, but with its manifestations and symptoms, trying to suppress them. So the queues for cosmetologists for patients with rosacea and demodicosis are growing, who were sent there by dermatologists who forgot that the human body is a single whole and there is an inextricable connection between its parts. In addition, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea and demodicosis are diseases of unknown origin, i.e. the causes of their occurrence may be problems with hormones, the nervous system, the gastrointestinal tract, and the immune system - and doctors Often there is only one answer to all this: such and such an ointment and such and such tablets. It is possible to cure these ailments, from which many have suffered for years and decades, only by approaching therapy comprehensively - this means that treatment should not only be systemic and local, but also include many methods of physiotherapy and oriental medicine, and even psychotherapy - yes, yes, it gives a very good effect for rosacea, psoriasis and eczema.

This book presents 28 ways to cure skin diseases - both traditional and alternative. All methods are supported by information about clinical studies conducted at various institutes, all recipes are tested on themselves and are based on real stories of people who were cured of them. Yes, some are helped by mud therapy, others by mesotherapy, and others by simple fasting or a raw food diet. Yes, the cure will not come right away, with a snap of your fingers, but it is definitely waiting for you ahead. Try to go from simple to complex - start with yoga, homeopathy, Sytin's moods, juice therapy, Edward Bach's flower essences. It is important to try everything in the fight against the disease, clearly move towards your goal, without retreating a step, and believe in success. And you must agree that 28 methods are much more than they can offer you at the district clinic. Praemonitus praemunitus - as they say, forewarned is forearmed. So, let's go.

Part 1
Causes of skin diseases

Rosacea, demodicosis, psoriasis and eczema are diseases whose genesis is not clearly defined. All of these ailments can occur for many different reasons.

1. Hormonal disorders

Hormones are substances that are produced in the body by specialized cells or organs and affect the activity of other organs and tissues. Hormones are involved in the regulation of all vital processes - growth, development, reproduction, metabolism. When shifts occur in the hormonal system, this negatively affects many systems of the body, including the excretory system.

As you know, rosacea mainly affects women in the premenopausal and menopausal periods. The results of a survey conducted at the St. Petersburg Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education and the Department of Dermatovenereology of St. Petersburg (Mozharova M.V., Raznatovsky K.I.) showed that the majority of patients had reduced hormonal function of the ovaries - in particular, a decrease in estradiol levels was observed in blood. In addition, the gonadotropic function of the pituitary gland was manifested in a sharp increase in FSH and LH, and the level of cortisol was also increased. Also in the pathogenesis of rosacea, the involvement of changes in the metabolism of sex steroid hormones (H. Aizawa and M. Niimura) and adrenal insufficiency (H. Ritter and J. Wadel) was found.

When examining patients with demodicosis, 67% indicated the presence of hormonal dysfunctions.

One of the causes of psoriasis may also be problems in the functional state of the gonads - an exacerbation of the disease has been noted during menstruation and during breastfeeding.

Hormonal imbalances in the body can trigger the appearance of eczema.

2. Reduced immunity

Antibodies or immunoglobulins are special proteins that are found in human blood and are used by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects - such as bacteria and viruses. When the level of antibodies for some reason increases or decreases, a person has problems with immunity, which means the risk of getting sick increases. Allergies occur as a common reaction to problems with the immune system.

There is evidence that immune system disorders may be a cause of rosacea. Thus, patients showed a significant increase in the level of immunoglobulins of all three classes: A, M, G - regardless of the duration and stage of the disease. Deposits of immunoglobulins and an increase in the absolute number of “total” and “active” rosette-forming cells and a decrease in the number of T-suppressors were also detected. In addition, in patients with rosacea, single antinuclear antibodies and antibodies to collagen IV extracted from lymphocytes were detected, which is regarded as immune disorders that developed due to chronic damage to connective tissue by solar radiation.

One of the theories for the occurrence of psoriasis is the immune theory. It has long been noted that the disease often occurs when the body is exposed to provoking factors, for example, foci of infection (chronic tonsillitis and others), which contributes to a serious disruption of immune processes. Psoriasis is defined as a systemic disease, manifested in the form of immune-dependent dermatosis (Yu.K. Skripkin, 1993; A.M. Shutina, 1995).

Allergy is interpreted as a pathological immune reaction, which is accompanied by damage and inflammation of body tissues, therefore, in the pathogenesis of eczema, the main importance is given to immune changes. For example, in patients with eczema, dysgammaglobulinemia is noted - the level of IgG, IgE is increased and IgM is decreased, the number of functionally active T-lymphocytes is reduced, the total number of T-cells is insufficient, the ratio of helper and suppressor subpopulations is changed, which is why the level of B-lymphocytes is increased .

3. Slag-laden body, polluted liver and blood

In the modern world, it is difficult to find time for proper nutrition - we often snack on the go, without even thinking about the usefulness of the food entering the body. Our unhealthy diet with a lot of sugar and fat causes metabolic disorders, which in turn leads to the appearance of pimples, blackheads, boils and various skin diseases. In addition, slagging of the body due to poor functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the quality of food taken - additives, artificial colors and flavors, GMOs - all this contributes to the development of putrefactive and fermentation processes in the body. The body, in particular the liver, ceases to cope with the flow of toxins, and self-poisoning occurs. Various skin formations appear - warts, moles, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea. The body signals us about internal dirt.

Numerous studies have revealed a correlation between rosacea and hepatopathy or cholecystopathy - for example, F. Auer found metabolic disorders in the liver and plasma protein composition in most patients with rosacea.

One of the theories of the occurrence of psoriasis (J.O.A. Pagano, 2001) is an autoimmune disorder associated with intestinal diseases. Due to disruption of the intestines, toxins immediately enter the bloodstream, and the liver ceases to cope with the cleansing function, resulting in psoriasis as an external manifestation of the body’s attempt to get rid of internal toxins.

4. Stress

We all know how destructive stress is to the body. Our body reacts so sensitively to negative emotions that we can already forget about some experience or suffering, and the body responds to us with rashes, itching and skin diseases.

Previously, mental factors were considered one of the main causes of rosacea. Many patients experience a high degree of neurasthenia and depression, emotional disorders, vegetative neurosis, excessive emotionality, and vulnerability.

According to one theory, psoriasis also appears as a result of functional disorders of the nervous system - for example, it has been noted that the disease occurs or recurs after mental and physical injuries, concussions, and burns. This theory is indirectly confirmed by the fact that after the use of medications aimed at normalizing the functions of the central and autonomic nervous system, patients with psoriasis experienced an improvement in their condition.

It is also believed that one of the possible causes of eczema is disorders of the nervous system. Animal studies have shown that after severe mental trauma there is a possibility of functional changes in the skin. In addition, the role of the nervous system in the pathogenesis of eczema is indicated by the possibility of its occurrence after damage to peripheral nerves. Indirect evidence can also be the beneficial effect that is observed when using hypnotherapy, sedatives and electrosleep.

Since the metabolic products produced by worms are foreign to the human body, i.e. allergens, the likelihood of eczema occurring is high.

6. Tick

Demodex folliculorum is a small mite with an elongated worm-like body, 0.15–0.4 mm long. It was first discovered in 1841 by Berger in the earwax of the human auditory canal. They live on the skin of the face (nasolabial fold, cheeks, nose, chin), eyelashes, ears, scalp, neck, meibomian glands, skin follicles.

7. Hypovitaminosis

The word “vitamins” itself comes from the Latin vita - “life”. Without vitamins, normal functioning of the body is impossible.

Hypovitaminosis or vitamin deficiency leads to various painful conditions. Thus, in patients with rosacea and demodicosis, a deficiency of vitamin B is often found. The connection of rosacea-keratitis with hypovitaminosis B 6 and B 12 has also been reliably proven. Vitamin K and C are prescribed to strengthen capillaries and blood vessels.

With psoriasis, vitamin metabolism is also impaired. In patients, the content of vitamin C is reduced. Vitamins A, B 6, B 12 are also insufficient in the blood. There are similar shifts between the contents of copper, zinc and iron.

There are cases of eczema arising from poor nutrition, deficiency of proteins and B vitamins. In addition, many patients have vitamin A hypovitaminosis.

8. Problems with blood vessels

Another theory for the occurrence of rosacea is vascular pathology. Rashes with this disease are localized mainly over the inactive muscles of the face. Under a microscope, abnormalities of the capillary endothelium are detected in these places on the skin. It is assumed that blood and lymphatic vessels are not initially involved in the inflammatory process. Meanwhile, research shows that dysregulation of the brain's influence on the blood vessels of the facial skin plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of rosacea. Due to these disturbances, the redistribution of blood flow slows down and venous stasis (blood stagnation) occurs in the area where rashes most often appear. The area where the facial vein drains also includes the conjunctiva, which explains the frequent involvement of the eyes (rosacea keratitis) in this disease.

9. Helicobacter pylori

Helicobacter pylori (Helicobacter pylori) is a gram-negative bacterium that infects various areas of the stomach and duodenum, in particular, it is the cause of chronic active gastritis type B.

There are conflicting data regarding the correlation of detection of the bacterium in patients with rosacea. For example, in 1992, Schneider M. A. et al. detected antibodies to H. pylori in only 49% of patients. In 2000 (A. E. Rebora et al.) of 31 patients with rosacea, H. pylori was found in 84% of cases. In 2001 V.P. Adaskevich et al identified Helicobacter in 18 of 20 patients with rosacea. Research (Arifov S.S., Babajanov O.A.), conducted on the basis of the Tashkent Institute for Advanced Training of Physicians of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, showed that out of 28 patients with rosacea, Helicobacter pylori infection, determined by specific immunoglobulins to the Helicobacter pylori antigen using the ELISA method, was found in 15 patients. It is worth noting that of these 15 patients, 7 suffered from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, and 8 did not. In addition, in the control group, which included patients with other dermatoses, Helicobacter was found in only 3 out of 14 patients.

Part 2
28 New Treatments for Skin Diseases

Chapter 1
Traditional medicine

Dermatology as a branch of traditional medicine involves an integrated approach to the treatment of diseases such as demodicosis, rosacea, psoriasis and eczema. As a rule, the general treatment regimen for all these ailments looks like this: local treatment - creams, ointments, gels, systemic treatment - antibiotics, antihistamines, physiotherapy, vitamin therapy and immunotherapy, as well as appropriate therapy when various concomitant diseases are identified. However, local doctors often do not approach the treatment of these ailments seriously and comprehensively enough, and people are forced to suffer from illnesses for years.

Pyrethorin is contained in 4% permethrin cream from LMP.

In addition to physical therapy for demodicosis, consultations are prescribed for the examination and treatment of concomitant gastrointestinal diseases, it is recommended to take vitamins and correct immunological and neurological disorders - with the use of appropriate medications.

At the initial stage of the disease, it is advisable to use lotions from a 1-2% solution of boric acid, 1-2% solution of resorcinol, adrenaline, as well as lotions from various herbs (chamomile, linden blossom, yarrow, celandine, horsetail, sage, rose petals, string , St. John's wort, marshmallow root) and tea. In the absence of papules and pustules, it is recommended to massage the face to enhance lymphatic drainage and relieve swelling. Local treatment also includes ointments with ichthyol, naphthalan or metronidazole, the drug Skinoren or other drugs based on azelaic acid.

As systemic therapy, tetracycline antibiotics and macrolides - erythromycin, oleandomycin - are indicated. The starting dose of tetracycline and oxytetracycline is about 1000-1500 mg per day 3-4 times a day. Then the dose is reduced to maintenance - 250–500 mg per day. The initial dose of doxycycline is 200 mg/day, maintenance dose is 100 mg, minocycline is 100 and 50 mg, respectively. Treatment with tetracyclines usually lasts for 10–12 weeks. Therefore, it is advisable to prescribe maintenance therapy in the form of antihistamines, probiotic and prebiotic medications. Erythromycin is prescribed 500–1500 mg per day, roxithromycin - 150 mg twice a day, clarithromycin - 150 mg twice a day. The mechanism of action of antibiotics for rosacea is not completely clear. Studies back in 1958 (R. Aron-Brunnetiere et al.) showed that when treated with chloromycetin and aureomycin, regression was observed in 90% of cases.

Metronidazole preparations, such as Rosamet, are widely used in external therapy for rosacea. Treatment with Rosamet lasts from 2 to 4 weeks. It is also common to prescribe synthetic retinoids - isotretinoin or roaccutane, but the drug has too many side effects.

Good clinical results have been shown by therapy with the drug "Eglonil", which is prescribed for asthenic and asthenodepressive conditions, as well as somatic disorders of a neurogenic nature. (M.V. Cherkasova and Yu.V. Sergeev). This is explained by the fact that the early stages of rosacea are often associated with psycho-emotional factors.

An essential part of the complex treatment of rosacea and demodicosis is vitamin therapy - it is recommended to take ascorutin for 2-3 months, repeating the course after 2-3 weeks.

Also, taking into account neurogenic factors, it is advisable to take B vitamins - B 1 and folic acid, multivitamins. In addition, immunomodulatory drugs are prescribed - interferon preparations, Likopid, Kemantan, Glyciram, sodium nucleinate, Polyoxidonium and others.

Psoriasis is treated in combination with systemic and external therapy, physiotherapy, vitamin therapy and immunotherapy.

Local preparations include ointments and creams with salicylic acid, sulfur, urea, dithranol and glucocorticoid creams and ointments - they are prescribed, as a rule, in the progressive stage. When an exacerbation occurs repeatedly, it is advisable to use fluoridated drugs - Betamethasone, Vipsoral - or non-halogenated glucocorticoid ointments. Recently, the prescription of “Calcipotriol”, a synthetic analogue of the most active metabolite of vitamin D3, which has anti-inflammatory and immunocorrective properties, has become widespread. It is worth remembering that ointments become addictive, so they must be alternated regularly.

Systemic therapy for psoriasis consists of taking aromatic retinoids - “Etretinate”, “Acitretin”. It is also recommended to take Cyclosporin A, a cyclic polypeptide with an immunosuppressive effect. The drug is usually prescribed to patients with severe forms of psoriasis, when conventional therapy does not have the desired effect or there are contraindications to other treatment methods.

Vitamin therapy is indicated in the form of taking vitamins A, B and C, as well as polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Therapy for eczema also includes systemic therapy, external therapy, physiotherapy and vitamin therapy.

External therapy is prescribed depending on the clinical picture of eczema: if there are weeping rashes, lotions from a solution of silver nitrate, tannin, as well as gels - “Dimetindene” and “Fenistil”, solutions of “Furacilin”, “Dioxidine”, methylene blue, potassium permanganate are indicated , chlorhexidine, 0.5% resorcinol, 2% boric acid. The crusts are coated with aniline dyes - “Fukortsin”, brilliant green.

For the exudative form, aerosols of Polcortolone, Oxycort, Oxycyclosol, Panthenol, Aekol, and Levovinizol are used. In addition, the following ointments are prescribed: boron-tar, boron-naphthalan, 5% ASD, zinc, ichthyol, sulfur, salicylic. Steroid ointments are used: Belosalik, Beloderm, Celestoderm-B, Lokasalen, Diprosalik and others.

Systemic therapy involves taking calcium preparations - calcium chloride and calcium gluconate, sodium thiosulfate solution intravenously, hemodez solution 200–400 ml drip. Antihistamines are also prescribed - parenteral administration of clemastine, diphenhydramine, chloropyramine in combination with oral H1-histamine receptor blockers. In severe cases, it is advisable to take corticosteroids - a solution of betamethasone (Diprospan), Prednisolone.

If eczema occurs with the involvement of a purulent process, it is necessary to take antibiotics - enhanced and antistaphylococcal penicillins, cephalosporins of the first and second generations, aminoglycosides, macrolides, fluoroquinolones. In addition, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, indomethacin, diclofenac) and angioprotectors - xanthinol nicotinate, pentoxifylline, dipyridamole are prescribed.

Immunocorrective agents are also prescribed - interferons, solutions of Splenin, Humisol, Plazmol, Imunofan, immunoglobulin, Myelopid, Lykopid, Kemantan, Glyciram, sodium nucleinate, Diucifon, Dimocyphon, Avlosulfone, dapsone.

Vitamin therapy consists of taking vitamins B 1, B 6, B 12, B 15, A, E, C, calcium pantothenate, and folic acid. It is recommended to prescribe gastrointestinal enzymes and biostimulating drugs - tincture of Eleutherococcus, aloe, ginseng, aralia, pantocrine.

Chapter 2
Psychotherapy

There is an opinion that all diseases arise due to psychological inconsistencies and disorders in the soul, subconscious and thoughts of a person. Even in Ancient Greece, the idea of ​​the influence of the soul and spirit on the body was widespread. One of the first to use the term “psychosomatic” was the doctor Johann Christian Heinroth in 1818.

Psychosomatics considers diseases such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea and eczema as psychosomatic. The first attempt to explain skin diseases as having a psychogenic nature was made in 1681 by T. Siedenchen, who described angioedema as a manifestation of hysteria. D. Turner connected rosacea and severe stress in 1726 - the patient was in shock after the death of her husband. Nowadays, research results show that 25–50% of patients with rosacea experience mental trauma that preceded the development of the disease (M.V. Cherkasova, 1997; A.M. Lalaeva et al., 2003). V.P. Adaskevich (2000) reports a connection between stress and exacerbation of rosacea in 67% of cases. 25–60% of patients with psoriasis experience psychogenic effects of varying severity before exacerbation or manifestation of the disease (M. Gupta, A. Gupta, 1998). In 76% of people suffering from dyshidrotic eczema of the hands and 70% of patients with atopic dermatitis, the primary role of stress in the manifestation or exacerbation of the disease was noted (R. Griesemer 1979).

German doctor and psychotherapist Rudiger Dahlke believes that all skin diseases arise from a person’s desire to isolate himself from the world and limit his contacts. For example, a skin rash indicates that some emotions or desires are trying to get out - in adolescence, growing sexuality is suppressed by a person as something new, unknown and frightening. With psoriasis, the protective function of the skin is transformed into a shell, with the help of which a person separates himself from the world, fences himself off on all sides and does not want to let anyone in or out. This suggests that the person is afraid of damage, afraid of being offended. Itchy skin indicates that something is irritating a person, that the problem was not addressed properly and now it “itches.” Itching is something that cannot leave a person indifferent, some kind of strong emotion.

To understand the cause of the disease, ask yourself the following questions:

1. Do you limit yourself too much from the world around you?

2. How are things going with your contacts?

3. Is there a suppressed desire for intimacy hidden behind your rejected action?

4. What exists inside of you that wants to break through the border to be noticed?

5. What really prevents you from living in peace?

6. Are you dooming yourself to isolation?

Dahlke argues that once you realize that a skin problem is the result of your fear or repressed emotions, it is absolutely wrong to try to get rid of it as quickly as possible. Try to enjoy the fact that you feel fear or a desire to hide, since your aggression or fear of intimacy and contacts will not disappear if you look in their direction for a long time with a dissatisfied look.

Dahlke advises accepting yourself as you are. He claims that there are no dangerous phenomena and character traits: any phenomenon is neutralized by the opposite, and in isolated form any manifestation will be dangerous. Thus, peace exists only when there is a balance of forces. Harmony and balance are the key to solving problems and achieving happiness. A disturbing symptom disappears only when the patient becomes indifferent to it. Indifference shows that a person has realized and accepted the phenomenon or feeling. If we cannot understand something, we just need to accept it and love it, because it is something that realizes what is missing in us. Treatment has nothing to do with “recovery” at all, since recovery occurs only in our head and our consciousness. As one of the methods of healing and achieving harmony, Dalke recommends a system of guided meditation, which promotes deep emotional and physical relaxation, a state of absolute calm, and the disappearance of psychological barriers and anxiety. These meditations are effective in treating many physical ailments, including skin ones.

Psychologist Irina Malkina-Pykh also believes that our thinking affects how we experience stress and determines behavior related to maintaining health. Numerous studies and observations confirm that thoughts have a physical effect on all major organs through the autonomic nervous system, as well as the endocrine and immune systems.

One of the causes of skin diseases can be considered internal conflict, difficulties in establishing contact and communication. Thus, acne in adolescence indicates an unconscious fear of communicating with the opposite sex - that is, when an internal conflict arises, consciousness “runs away” into illness.

An important aspect is the effect of suggestion. It is noted that people suffering from skin ailments, from childhood, are strongly attached to external beauty and cleanliness, which is instilled in them by their parents. Often parents set the condition that if the child is dirty, then they will not love him. As a result, the principle of holistic psychology is triggered: a person is deprived of what he is too attached to - i.e. beauty.

Another reason may be “elements of organic speech,” when the disease is the physical embodiment of the phrase. Thus, the expression “I’m allergic to it” or “I can’t digest it” can turn into real symptoms.

In addition, Malkina-Pykh identifies as a reason - an attempt to be like someone - while a person demarcates himself from his body and does not accept it. Self-punishment can also become a “trigger” when a person behaves differently from how he was raised and begins to experience a feeling of guilt for which he seeks punishment.

The most serious source of illness is, as a rule, traumas in the past - long-forgotten childhood traumas, repressed, but still affecting a person. Such injuries can resurface at any time and with many years of remission.

Another important reason may be alexithymia - a person’s inability to express their emotions. Such people usually suffered in childhood from the suppression of emotions by their parents for educational purposes: for example, “men don’t cry,” “only ill-mannered children laugh,” “girls don’t behave like that.” As a result, the person becomes unable to perceive and verbally express his feelings.

It is well known that stress can both cause and aggravate diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea. The body, which is in a state of stress, releases histamines into the blood, which causes a rash or small pimples and itching.

Malkina-Pykh notes that most people suffering from skin diseases are characterized by problems in their relationship with their mother. Because babies initially perceive the world around them through tactile sensations, through the skin. Thus, the child could suffer from an infantile mother who shows hostility towards him, a mother who is reluctant to touch him, reluctant to care for him, and constantly abstains from skin contact with him.

On the other hand, the child could, on the contrary, suffer from manifestations of exaggerated tenderness. Many patients say that it was customary in the family to hide from children both quarrels and anger, as well as joyful changes in life. The meaning of life and faith were usually not mentioned at all in such families.

One of the methods of psychotherapy that could help patients with skin diseases, Malkina-Pykh calls gestalt therapy, namely, exercises for self-awareness, for identifying the background and cause, for analysis, for remembering, for awareness of one’s body and emotions, for verbalization, self-integration, retroinflection and projection, introjection. All these exercises make a person think about the cause of his illness, promote awareness of the cause of the illness, awareness of what is happening and its acceptance.

Chapter 3
Homeopathy and homeosiniatry

Modern homeopathy was founded by the German physician Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann (1755–1843), who described all the basics of homeopathy in his treatise “The Organon of the Medical Art.” The main principle of this type of therapy is that homeopathic medicines cause effects in the body that are similar to the manifestations of the diseases for which they are synthesized. “Similia similibus curantur,” which translates to “Like is cured by like.” In addition, from the point of view of homeopathy, small doses of substances that cause symptoms of the disease are much more effective than large doses, i.e., there is an accumulation effect.

To treat rosacea in homeopathy, the following substances are used: in solutions - Arnica (arnica montana), Lachesis (poison of Lachesis mutus or surucucu, a very poisonous snake living in South America), Sanguinaria (Canadian sanguinaria), Nux vomica (chilibuha, vomiting nut) ; in peas - Carbo animalis (animal coal), Calcarea silicata (lime silicate) and Sulfur (sulfur).

Homeopathy treats eczema with: Alumina (calcined alumina) tablets, Arsenicum album (arsenic), Barium carbonicum (neutral barium carbonate), Calcium carbonicum (preparation from the middle layer of oyster shell), Graphites (graphite), Kalium arsenicosum (acid arsenic potassium ), Phosphorus (phosphorus), Sepia (cuttlefish), Silisea (hydrous silicic acid), Sulfur (sulfur),

Weeping rashes with serous discharge are treated by homeopathy with: Arsenicum album, Dulcamara (sweet bitter nightshade), Kreosotum, Natrium muriaticum, Rhus toxicodendron (poison ivy) or Sarsaparilla (sarsaparilla). Weeping rashes with mucopurulent secretion: Anacardium orientate, Antimonium crudum, Calcium carbonicum, Graphites, Lycopodium, Mezereum.

Homeopathy recommends treating psoriasis by starting with medications that correct existing organ failure and are excreted through the liver or kidneys. For symptoms of liver and gallbladder disorders, Berberis aquifolium (barberry) or (greater celandine) is prescribed. For symptoms of kidney damage - Berberis vulgaris (barberry) or Solidago virga aurea (golden rod, goldenrod). For severely irritated skin and acute itching, use Rhus toxicodendron (poison ivy) or Fumaria (fumaria).

Then medications are prescribed for psoriasis itself. Depending on the type of miasm (as in homeopathy, when it was not yet known about infections and microorganisms, it was customary to call the hypothetical infectious agent that caused the disease), substances, as well as symptoms of the disease, were divided into 4 types: psoric, tuberculinic, sycotic and luesinic . To find out the nature of the disease, doctors took into account the patient’s physical constitution, his activities, habits and lifestyle, age, sexual function, temperament, etc. Thus, in the treatment of psoriasis, psoric drugs will be: Calcium carbonicum, prescribed for pityriasis peeling, Graphites ( graphite) - for dense peeling, Sepia (cuttlefish) - when cracks form, Silicea - for rough, easily suppurating skin; as well as sulfur. Tuberculin drugs in the treatment of psoriasis are Phosphor (phosphorus), Tuberculinium nosodes, especially Tuberculinum Koch or Rest. Sycotic - Acidum nitricum, Lycopodium, Natrium sulfuricum, Thuja. Luesinic - Arsenicum album, prescribed for small-lamellar peeling; Arsenicum iodatum - with large scales; Hydrocotyle - for the formation of plaques with severe itching; Mangan (manganese acetate) when localized on the extensor surface of the joints; Petroleum - for peeling, mainly in winter.

Also in the treatment of psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and eczema, “Psoriaten” ointment, containing a matrix tincture of the Mahonia aquifolium plant (Magonia subfolia) and “Iricar” ointment, which is based on a matrix tincture of the plant Cardiospermum halicacabum (cardiospermum halicacabum - a tropical liana from the family) can have a good effect. sapindaceae).

Tests conducted at the St. Petersburg State Medical Academy named after. Academician I.I. Mechnikova (Lalaeva A.M., Piryatinskaya A.B., Guseva S.N., Danilov S.S.), showed that out of 42 patients with eczema, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis who received external ointments, remission was observed in 82% of cases - with complete disappearance of rashes. Improvement was noted in 16% of patients.

The concept of homotoxicology - a synthesis of homeopathy, naturopathy and official medicine - was developed by the German doctor Hans-Heinrich Reckeweg. He founded the Heel company in 1936 (HEEL, from the first letters of the expression Herba est ex luce, which is translated from Latin as “Plants came from the light”). Homeopathic medicines developed by Reckeweg based on extracts and extracts from plants, animal organs, and sterilized microorganisms are used in homeosiniatry.

Homeosynia is a method of injecting homeopathic remedies into acupuncture points using a medical syringe, which were known in ancient China. This method enhances the effect of treatment from homeopathic remedies.

Thus, in the treatment of rosacea in home medicine, it is recommended to use the following drugs: Cutis compositum and Traumeel S at points V13, V40, GI4, GI11, Hepar compositum at points F13, F14, V18. To get rid of keloid scars - Coenzyme compositum (Coenzyme compositum) at points VB34, GI11, RP4, RP6, RP10. Psoriasis in homeosiniatry is treated with Cutis compositum, Traumeel S (Traumeel C) at points V40, R24, GI4, GI11, Coenzyme compositum (Coenzyme compositum) at points IG4, VG13, F5, Psorinohel N at points TR5, VG41. Eczema - Cutis compositum at points GI4, GI11, V13, V40, Coenzyme compositum at points P7, R7, Lymphomyosot at points E36, GI4, GI11, Solidago compositum C at points V23, R2, R7 and Hepar compositum at points V18, F2, F13, F14, RP9, RP10.

Chapter 4
Blood purification

The human body contains 5–6 liters of blood, which performs the most important function of all liquids - it transports substances to carry out metabolic processes in cells, tissues and the body. When the blood is contaminated with various toxins and wastes, metabolic processes and cell cleansing are disrupted. Problems with metabolism manifest themselves, among other things, in the form of skin rashes, so for diseases such as psoriasis, rosacea, eczema, etc., it is important that the blood is clean.

Medical methods of blood purification include autohemotherapy, plasmapheresis and ultraviolet irradiation of blood, which we will consider in a separate chapter, as well as hemosorption and intravenous laser blood purification (ILBI). In addition, there are many folk remedies for blood cleansing.

Autohemotherapy consists of administering intramuscularly or subcutaneously a small amount of the patient’s own venous blood. The blood protein products released during the breakdown process are irritants to the systems of the diseased body, as a result of which it begins to produce antibodies. Thus, autohemotherapy dramatically increases immunity, therefore in dermatology it is used as one of the components of complex treatment of rosacea, psoriasis, demodicosis and other dermatoses.

So, T.E. Filichev noted the high effectiveness of the combination of intravenous calcium chloride with autohemotherapy in the treatment of patients with acne, rosacea, toxicoderma, and sycosis. Patients were injected intravenously with 8–10 ml of a 10% calcium chloride solution, and then, without removing the needle, 10 ml of blood was drawn and injected into the buttock. The course of treatment consisted of 8–12 procedures performed at intervals of one day. Also, in the group of patients with rosacea (Fedotov V.P., Dzhibril V.A., 2004), who received treatment in the form of autohemotherapy 2-4-6-8-10 ml every other day, a significant prolongation of the duration of remission and a decrease in the number of complications were noted and improving the quality of treatment compared to traditional therapy for this disease.

In the treatment of psoriasis (A.I. Abramovich, 1984), treatment was carried out in the form of intravenous administration of the drug Essentiale, 5 ml in 5 ml of autologous blood. The course of treatment was 20 days. Of the 40 patients who underwent this treatment, in 31 the progression of the process stopped, infiltration, redness and peeling disappeared. In all patients, the period of remission extended to 10–12 months.

A contraindication to autohemotherapy is nephritis.

Also, in some cases, patients with rosacea, psoriasis, demodicosis and acne are prescribed hemosorption. This method involves passing the blood through a filter, which collects toxin molecules, and then returning the blood through an IV back into the patient's blood. This method purifies the blood without removing plasma or introducing auxiliary fluids. It is recommended to repeat the procedure at least three times.

Over the past 20 years, the method of intravenous laser blood irradiation (ILBI) has found widespread use in dermatology. The average course of ILBI ranges from 10 to 15 procedures. The method involves irradiating blood directly into the vascular bed through an optical waveguide with waves of 450 nm (blue laser) and 630 nm (red laser). As a result, photoreceptors on the surface of the blood are excited, which sets in motion a number of biochemical reactions. The effect of laser irradiation of blood has no analogues with traditional drug treatment. ILBI has analgesic, antiviral, antibacterial, antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, detoxification and immunostimulating effects.

Studies conducted among 56 patients with rosacea (D.I. Mavrova, Dobrinka Mavrova Clinic Kharkov, 2009), who received irradiation with a semiconductor laser with a wavelength of 0.63 microns every other day for 2 weeks, showed that after the first procedures, redness and infiltration decreased significantly, cyanosis, telangiectasia, and swelling disappeared. The general condition of the patients also improved significantly. After the first ILBI procedure in patients with the erythematous form of rosacea, the effectiveness of treatment was observed in 80% of cases, in the papular form - in 50% of cases, in the pustular form - in 30% and in patients with the infiltrative-productive form - in 10% of cases. Complete clinical recovery was achieved in 85.4% of patients, and improvement occurred in 14.6%.

In patients with true and microbial eczema, the use of ILBI shortened the treatment period by a week and doubled the duration of remission.

Therapy of patients with eczema and atopic dermatitis using this method (S.A. Isakov) showed clinical remission in 62.5% of cases and significant improvement in 34.4% of patients.

This method is also used in the treatment of psoriasis. So, E.P. Burova and co-authors irradiated blood with a defocused GNL beam, observing a positive effect in 12 out of 14 patients. Intramuscular injections of 1 ml of aevit (D.A. Shakhmatov, A.P. Rakcheev) simultaneously with ILBI for 20–25 days showed significant improvement in 60% of patients - the number of rashes decreased, pain decreased and joint function was restored.

A promising direction is also a non-invasive version of laser irradiation of blood - percutaneous laser irradiation (PLI). Thanks to this method, the likelihood of contracting HIV, hepatitis and other infections is completely eliminated. PCI imparts energy to the blood equivalent to that of 1–2 mW ILBI. This type of low-intensity laser irradiation has found application, in particular, in the complex therapy of psoriasis. It has a sedative, detoxifying and anti-inflammatory effect. Thus, when treated with PCLO, clinical remission was observed in 45.8%, and significant improvement in 25%; improvement occurred in 29.2% of cases.

At home, blood can be purified using enterosorbents. These drugs do not affect the composition of the blood in any way, but absorb toxins from the gastrointestinal tract, removing them from the body naturally. Enterosorbents help remove bacteria, pathogenic flora, dead cells, waste, and toxins. The course of cleansing is usually 7–10 days. This procedure will improve the body’s condition and metabolism, and increase immunity. The most famous and easily accessible sorbent is activated carbon.

Alcohol tincture of garlic is also used to cleanse the blood. It is believed that in this way you can clear blood vessels from cholesterol plaques. To prepare the tincture, take 350 g of chopped garlic and 200 ml of medical alcohol. The garlic must be squeezed out and the resulting juice mixed with alcohol and left in a dark place for 10 days. Strain and leave for another 3 days. The tincture should be taken three times a day 30 minutes before meals, dissolved in milk. Start the intake with 1 drop and increase the number of drops with each dose to 15. Then with each dose you need to reduce the number of drops to 1. From the 11th day, take 25 drops of the tincture until it runs out. Here are a few more recipes from traditional medicine that cleanse the blood:

1) take a nettle decoction for 2 weeks - pour 2 tbsp. spoons of dry herbs with 2 liters of boiling water; Drink between 3 and 5 p.m.

2) Joy Gardner advises cleansing the blood with red foods: beets, grapes, red cabbage, blackberries, cranberries, cherries.

3) in the summer it’s good to make a dandelion tincture: mince the roots, leaves or flowers, squeeze, mix the resulting juice at the rate of 1 liter of juice per 1 glass of vodka. Consume with honey and lemon juice.

4) take yarrow decoction three times a day - 3 tbsp. l. dry herbs, pour a liter of boiling water, leave in a thermos and drink half a glass before meals.

5) take 1 tbsp three times a day. l. infusion of dill seeds (1 tbsp), dry ground valerian root (2 tbsp) and 2 cups of honey. Pour the mixture with 2 liters of boiling water, leave for a day and drink 30 minutes before meals.

6) take 1 glass of beet juice, left in the refrigerator, along with carrot juice, the amount of which should be gradually reduced. Course - 1 month.

7) dry ginger root - 1.5 g - pour 1.5 liters of boiling water, simmer for 20 minutes over low heat and add a pinch of ground black pepper. Then cool and add 3 tbsp. l. honey Take 1/3 cup with honey and warm water 30 minutes before meals, three times a day.

Chapter 5
Liver cleansing

The liver, as you know, is the largest gland in our body and a kind of filter. All blood entering the liver is purified from toxic substances that are formed in the body during metabolism or enter it from the outside. When a large amount of harmful substances accumulates in the liver, its main functions are disrupted, as a result, metabolism suffers, gallstones appear, and various diseases arise, including dermatological ones. Even if it has not yet reached the point of formation of stones in the liver, it still needs to be cleaned periodically, since for skin diseases the most important aspect of therapy is to strengthen the detoxification function of the liver. The essence of the cleansing process is the choleretic effect of the agents used, which allows you to get rid of stones.

In folk medicine, there are a large number of different recipes for enhancing the separation of bile and dissolving stones. Remember that any independent actions carried out without the supervision of a doctor can lead to an unfavorable outcome.

The most widely known way to cleanse the liver is with olive oil. To prepare properly, a few days before, eat only fruits and vegetables, drink juices, apple and beet juice will be especially useful. Also, the night before cleansing, go to bed with a heating pad on your right side so that the bile becomes more viscous and the stones pass painlessly. In the morning, on an empty stomach, drink 100-200 ml of olive oil heated to 3740 degrees, washed down with a small amount of juice or any other drink. To enhance the choleretic effect, you can add lemon juice to the oil. After taking the oil, lie down for a while without removing the heating pad. When all the stones are out of the body, it is better to limit yourself to drinking juices that day, excluding food intake.

Traditional medicine claims that this method of cleansing is dangerous, since large stones can block the bile duct, leading to rupture of the gallbladder and peritonitis. Doctors advise cleansing the liver with hepatoprotectors, which enhance the activity of liver cells and protect it from toxins. The most famous plant-based hepatoprotectors are allochol and karsil from milk thistle, and synthetic ones - essential.

Also popularly, the liver is cleansed with sorbitol. The technique consists of taking a glass of water before bed, in which a spoonful of sorbitol has previously been dissolved. Then you can go to bed with a heating pad on the liver area. The procedure is repeated for a week, and then carried out once every three days. Another way to cleanse the liver is with the help of choleretic herbs. On an empty stomach in the morning, drink half a glass of a warm decoction of herbs that enhance the secretion of bile - these are corn silk, immortelle, dandelion, lemon balm, calamus, oregano, chamomile, calendula, lingonberry, strawberry and blueberry leaves - and half an hour later another half a glass of decoction, in which you need to add a spoon of honey. Then lie on your right side with a heating pad for an hour and a half. Complete the procedure with deep breaths, do a few squats, and you can start breakfast.

Another way is to cleanse the liver using black radish. The juice is squeezed out of it and taken before meals, starting with a teaspoon and increasing the dose to half a glass. During the cleansing period, a vegetarian diet is assumed. You can also cleanse your liver with a melon diet. To do this, two weeks before the start of cleansing, exclude meat, fish, milk, sour cream, and flour products from the diet. Then, for two weeks, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., you can eat only melon and drink only green tea. It is forbidden to take melon and tea after ten in the evening. Then you should slowly and gradually return to your normal diet.

When cleaning with rosehip decoction, consume three tablespoons of dried berries brewed in half a glass of water. In the morning on an empty stomach, drink half of the decoction, adding sorbitol to it, then after half an hour, finish the rest of the decoction. Then you can have breakfast. The procedure is carried out once every three days, then weekly.

Ignatenko’s method involves cleansing the liver using calendula. To do this, you need to brew 4 tablespoons of calendula flowers with a liter of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes and drink this portion three times before meals for two weeks. Then begin taking a chilled mixture of olive oil and lemon juice - 100 g of each product. On the first day of cleansing, a light lunch is allowed, but dinner is prohibited. In the morning you need to do an enema, and then drink only water with lemon juice and honey for the whole day. The next day, do the enema again, after which you are allowed to eat dried fruits and steamed vegetables. It is recommended to repeat the procedure after 2 weeks.

Chapter 6
Bioresonance therapy

The first bioresonance therapy device was invented in 1977 by physician Franz Morel and engineer Erich Rasche. The principle of operation of this therapy is based on the fact that electromagnetic oscillations emanate from any organic tissue. When disturbances occur in the human body and he begins to get sick, then as a result of the action of infectious agents, new sources of vibrations arise, which are called pathological. If the body is able to independently cope and correct these pathological fluctuations, then the person recovers. When negative vibrations begin to predominate in the body, the person becomes ill.

Bioresonance therapy involves exposing a person to electromagnetic vibrations that resonate with the body. With optimal selection of the frequency and method of exposure, pathological fluctuations can be weakened and the disease can be eliminated. Therapy is carried out in two ways: endogenous and exogenous. In the first method of treatment, the characteristics of the patient’s body vibrations are read by a special device that processes them and separates pathological signals from physiological ones. Then, with the help of the device, vibrations are sent back to the body, while the device weakens pathological signals, and, on the contrary, strengthens physiological ones. When using the second method, electric or magnetic field generators affect the body with oscillations of a certain frequency, causing a strong response from the body and forcing it to work in the correct mode. In addition, you can record the physiological fluctuations of a healthy body on various media (for example, water) and use them also for treatment between sessions.

Bioresonance therapy is used in dermatology to treat diseases such as rosacea, demodicosis and psoriasis. Thus, according to research results, 18 patients with rosacea who underwent a complex course of treatment, including BRT for 1-2 hours 1-4 times a day, daily, showed positive dynamics. Clinical cure occurred in 14 patients.

Also, studies based on the Research Institute of Traditional Treatment Methods (SRI TML) of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation and the Scientific and Practical Center of Traditional Medicine and Homeopathy (SPC TMG), conducted between 1997 and 2000, showed that out of 503 patients with various pathologies, including including eczema, rosacea and psoriasis, a positive effect was obtained in 95.2% of cases - the general condition of the patients improved, it became possible to reduce the doses of drugs in drug therapy, as well as completely or partially cancel other types of treatment, but with the need for long-term maintenance BRT .

Chapter 7
Ultraviolet irradiation of blood and plasmapheresis

The first scientific works on plasmapheresis appeared in 1915, and in 1928, the method of extracorporeal ultraviolet irradiation of blood was first applied to a woman in labor dying of sepsis), after which she recovered. In 1979 in Leningrad at the State Optical Institute named after. S.I. Vavilova Popov Yu.V. and Kukuy L.M. developed a device for ultraviolet radiation, which is used by doctors to this day.

The mechanism of action of irradiated blood on humans is complex and diverse, and there is still no single theory about the effect of this method on the human body. However, it is known that ultraviolet radiation in the blood kills microorganisms, increases immunity, and activates metabolism and oxidative processes. Cells begin to renew themselves faster, the activity of T- and B-leukocytes, complement and lysozyme increases, and the supply of oxygen to tissues and cells improves. The method also reduces blood viscosity and the formation of blood clots. Swelling is reduced and wound healing is accelerated. Purulent-inflammatory diseases of the skin and internal organs are indications for irradiation.

With UVB, a needle with a diameter of 0.8–1.2 mm is inserted into a peripheral vein. The blood enters the system with a transparent cuvette, and then into the apparatus, where it is irradiated with ultraviolet rays, and is reinjected. The course of treatment is 5–10 sessions lasting 40–60 minutes. Some dermatocosmetologists note a clinical effect in the treatment of demodicosis and rosacea after 2-3 procedures.

Plasmapheresis is used for dermatological diseases as a pathogenetic treatment mechanism, since it helps eliminate toxic products accumulated in the blood from the body. It significantly improves fluidity in the bloodstream and restores previously impaired microcirculation, improving metabolism.

As Professor N.N. Potekaev writes in his dissertation “Plasmapheresis in the treatment of severe forms of rosacea,” plasmapheresis is indicated for torpid forms of rosacea that are resistant to traditional methods of treatment. Two catheters are inserted into a peripheral vein: through the first, blood is taken and cleaned, and through the second, it is returned back. The procedure is carried out once every 2 days with a single removal of 600–700 ml of plasma. Plasma is replaced with 0.9% sodium chloride solution. The course consists of 7–10 procedures. After therapy, there was a significant reduction in rashes, skin cleansing and a prolonged remission phase.

Psoriasis is also an indication for plasmapheresis. In 1991 Potekaev N.N. used plasmapheresis in the treatment of refractory forms of psoriasis. The results showed that out of 18 patients, remission occurred in 10 patients, significant improvement occurred in 5 patients, and improvement occurred in 3 patients.

Contraindications for ultraviolet irradiation of blood are: oncological diseases, including blood diseases, mental illness, active tuberculosis, syphilis, AIDS (HIV), epilepsy, ongoing bleeding, hemophilia, intolerance to sunlight, UV radiation, taking drugs that increase photosensitivity. Plasmapheresis cannot be performed in case of multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis and hepatic rib dystrophy, severe anemia, hypoprotennemia.

Chapter 8
Ayurveda

Ayurveda (translated from Sanskrit as “knowledge of life” or “science of life”) is a traditional system of Indian Vedic medicine, formed as a result of the fusion of Aryan and Dravidian cultures.

Ayurveda classifies all skin diseases according to three doshas - Vata, Kapha and Pitta. Thus, any disease can be correlated with one of the doshas. In Ayurveda, depending on heredity and lifestyle, one or two doshas predominate, the qualities of which are reflected on the skin. If your dosha is Vata, then the skin may be dry, sensitive and cool, while a person with Pitta dosha will have reddish, warm and slightly oily skin. Kapha dosha predominates - the skin will be tight, oily and cool. Special questionnaires have been developed to determine your dosha.

The general recommendations of doctors of this teaching for inflammatory skin diseases and rashes are to rub in ghee, aloz juice, and cilantro juice. Ghee must be placed in a copper vessel, diluted with water in a ratio of 2:1 and kept for a month, stirring periodically with a copper spoon. An analogue is the drug “Shatodhara Grita”. Also, a study conducted in 1994 confirmed the effectiveness of a mixture of seven herbs in the treatment of various skin rashes, which is taken both internally and externally - these are aloe, margosa, turmeric, hemidesmus, haritaki, arjuna and ash waganda. In addition, “sunder vati” tablets are recommended, which contain Indian gooseberry, Embelia currant, Cholarena fluffy and ginger. To get rid of acne, guggul extract is indicated, which in its actions is equivalent to the antibiotic tetracycline.

For rosacea, Ayurveda advises reducing the manifestations of the Pitta dosha, which predominates in this disease, and toning the Kapha dosha. Grenim, mumiyo, milk thistle, lecithin and Liuweidihuan wan are recommended as preparations. Patients are advised to drink plenty of fluids and cleanse themselves by washing - “Shankprakshalana”.

Ayurveda states that psoriasis is the result of an unequal balance between Vata and Kapha. Externally applied “Mahamarichyadi taila” (contains sesame oil and black pepper), “Raktavardhak” (mumiyo, sulfur, copper, tin, iron, “Triphala”), “Raktapo shak bati”, “Chandrakala” (syt, mica, sulfur , copper, sandalwood, withania soporific, cardamom) or “Arogyavardhini bati” (mumiyo, mica, iron, copper, “Triphala”).

Indian teaching refers to eczema as a disease caused by an excess of Kapha. For healing, the following drugs are recommended: Chyawanprash, Triphala (three myrobalans), Lecithin and the spice turmeric.

One of the main conditions for healing in Ayurveda is the balancing of the doshas, ​​which is achieved, among other things, by diet and lifestyle changes. Thus, patients with Pitta dosha and Pitta-type diseases need a diet that reduces the manifestation of Pitta dosha. It is recommended to exclude allergenic foods from the diet - tomatoes, peaches, strawberries, and dairy products. You should avoid exposure to the sun and heat, hot water, and baths. For external use, it is good to use coconut milk, cilantro and aloe juice. Herbs that improve metabolism, such as burdock or clover, are effective. Bitter herbs with a laxative effect, rhubarb or aloe, are also useful. Ayurveda advises drinking a herbal “antipyretic composition”, which must be taken with aloe juice or dandelion tea. To prepare it for 1 serving, take 1/4 teaspoon of anise, 1/3 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of chamomile and 1 glass of water. Add herbs and spices to boiling water and cook for 1-2 minutes over low heat. Then leave the broth for 10 minutes, strain and add brown sugar or honey.

For Vata-type constitutions and Vata-type diseases, a Vata-reducing diet is used. Salty foods best reduce Vata dosha. Dried fruits, raw and frozen vegetables, dry baked goods (crackers, crackers), corn flakes, chips, yeast bread, fried meat, low-fat dairy products, cold drinks, refined sugar, as well as hot, astringent spices and seasonings are excluded. It is recommended to apply oil to the skin that has a soothing effect, such as sesame oil. Laxatives and enemas are also used. Among the medications, you need to take Triphala (5-10 g before bedtime), as well as Triphala guggul and myrrh tincture.

With a Kapha constitution, the diet is aimed at reducing Kapha. Spicy tastes are best for reducing Kapha dosha. It is forbidden to eat heavy, fatty and oily foods; it is undesirable to drink milk and eat cheese. In addition, it is necessary to exclude from the diet all types of processed fruits with sugar - preserves, jams, marmalade, soft yeast bread, fried meat and nuts. Oils are not used either internally or externally. It is recommended to use plantain, burdock and wintergreen seeds internally. Among the drugs used are “Gokshuradi guggul” and “Triphala guggul”, as well as a herbal “antipyretic composition”, which is used with warm water or ginger tea.

Chapter 9
Tibetan medicine and moxotherapy

Tibetan medicine, which appeared and spread in Tibet in the 5th–7th centuries, just like Ayurveda, regards skin diseases as part of a systemic lesion of the body, the cause of which is a violation of the constitutions of Bile, Mucus and Wind. Buddhist healers believe that the skin reflects the functioning of internal organs, therefore all rashes - ulcers, pimples, rashes, discoloration - are indicators of disturbances in the functioning of the body. Tibetan healers cure skin diseases using an integrated approach: they prescribe a diet, herbal medicines, and moxotherapy is used as an external influence. Not only the visible symptoms of the disease are eliminated, but, first of all, the root cause of the disease is eliminated, and the constitution of Bile, Mucus and Wind is brought into harmony.

In accordance with the ideas of Buddhist medicine, when the Bile constitution is overstimulated, the work of the liver increases, due to which bile penetrates the skin through the general bloodstream, causing the appearance of pimples, blackheads, moles, and papillomas. It is the predominance of Bile that causes diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, neurodermatitis, dermatosis, and atopic dermatitis.

Disturbance of the constitution Mucus leads to the appearance of skin itching, pimples, abscesses and wounds that do not heal for a long time. Violation of the constitution Wind causes peeling of the skin and the development of seborrheic dermatitis and dermatitis of nervous origin.

Tibetan doctors treat skin diseases with the help of mumiyo, known for its healing properties for about 3 thousand years. So, for eczema, it is recommended to steam the limbs in a 5-6% mummy solution in a water bath. It is also necessary to take mumiyo internally. The dose is 0.2 g and the frequency of administration is twice a day. It is better to do this with sea buckthorn or currant juice. The course of treatment is 25 days, repeated after 10 days.

For acne, pimples and ulcers from lichen, Tibetan healers suggest rubbing a mixture of salt powder, white mustard, dry leaves of Japanese mulberry on cow urine and calamus. For skin diseases based on scabies, you can rub in a mixture of milkweed and clematis on yogurt, as well as soot, sorrel, salt, roots of Saussurea burdock, ash from the roots of Steller dwarf and wine starter in rancid oil.

In addition, Tibetan doctors also cure chronic dermatoses with moxotherapy - heating and cauterization of reflexogenic zones and biologically active points of a person with wormwood cigars. There are two methods of moxotherapy - contact and non-contact. The first time, the cigar is placed on a ginger, garlic or foil plate. In the second case - 1.5–2 cm from the skin. After the treatment session, the skin remains red for one to two days. The points that Tibetan medicine doctors cauterize are divided into two types: those that are detected by palpation - when pressure is applied, pain occurs or, conversely, pleasant sensations, as well as “vein beating.” Points of the second type are known only to specialists in Tibetan medicine.

Psoriasis, for example, is treated by heating the affected area with a wormwood cigarette using an iron with a gradual transition to the affected area. The procedure is carried out every day after 2-3 days. The course consists of 10–12 sessions.

Chapter 10
ASD faction

The miracle drug “Antiseptic Dorogov Stimulant” (ASD) was first obtained by heating river frogs in a vessel to very high temperatures. Back in 1941, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR V.P. Filatov created the doctrine of biogenic stimulants formed in every cell of the body under unfavorable conditions. In the fight for survival, the cell releases biogenic stimulants, which, when taken orally, increase human immunity. Currently, ASD is produced by distilling meat and bone meal.

In general, the history of the creation of ASD is quite mysterious. It is known that in 1943, at the request of the Soviet leadership, scientists began searching for a means to protect people and animals from radiation. The secret work was supervised by L.P. Beria himself. Candidate of Medical Sciences, veterinarian A.V. Dorogov, having conducted experiments on frogs, presented the results of his work, and already in 1948 the drug ASD was officially approved for use in veterinary medicine, and in 1951 ASD was approved by the USSR Pharmaceutical Committee for the treatment of skin diseases in humans and testing for other diseases. Despite the fact that there were many attacks on Dorogov, he was even accused of alchemy, there is information that the miraculous elixir was used by members of the Politburo and their families.

It is known that thanks to this drug, Beria’s mother herself was cured of last-stage uterine cancer with metastases to the lungs and liver. However, in 1953, after the death of Stalin, Dorogov and his ASD began to be attacked by official medicine, which saw the elixir as a threat to the domestic pharmaceutical industry. In addition, Dorogov insisted on registering the drug under his own name, which was an unheard of display of arrogance and vanity. It is said that this is the reason why it was never registered for humans. In 1955, Dorogov was accused of bribery, and in 1957 he was found dead - according to various versions, he died from carbon monoxide asphyxiation in a car or from a fatal head wound near his home. In any case, his death still remains a mystery.

As for the action of ASD, the drug stimulates gastrointestinal motility, improves digestion and absorption, improves tissue trophism, normalizes metabolism, and is low-toxic. On the Internet you can find dozens and hundreds of testimonies of patients who were cured with the help of the elixir from a wide variety of diseases; the fraction is especially effective, as can be concluded from the reviews, in the treatment of demodicosis, rosacea and psoriasis. However, the drug is currently approved by official medicine for use exclusively in veterinary medicine. If you decide to start self-treatment with ASD, remember that there is no data on contraindications or side effects of this medicine, since it has not undergone clinical trials and is not registered as a treatment for humans.

During therapy with ASD, the intake of products containing alcohol is strictly prohibited. ASD-2 is taken orally, diluted with boiled chilled water in a ratio of 1:20. ASD-3 is used externally only. It is especially noted that the bottle should not be opened, since upon contact with air it loses its properties. It is recommended to remove the circle from the aluminum cap and then use a disposable syringe to draw the required dose.

If you experience nausea or discomfort in the stomach while taking the drug, you should slowly drink 1 glass of kefir 10–15 minutes after taking the ASD. Also, in some cases, after using the fraction, an increase in body temperature above 38 degrees may be observed, in this case it is recommended to stop taking the drug for 1-2 days and then continue by reducing the dose. Another side effect of using ASD can be pain in the kidneys, so in between courses you need to drink kidney tea. Please note that when treating ASD, it is necessary to carry out control blood and urine tests 1-2 times.

To treat skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, rosacea and demodicosis, ASD-2 should be taken according to the following scheme: dilute 1–2 ml of the drug in 0.5 cups of boiled water, drink for 5 days in a row, then do it for 2– 3 days break. Take only on an empty stomach, at the same time use ASD-3 as a compress. Compresses from ASD-3 diluted in a ratio of 1:20 in vegetable oil are applied until the symptoms of the disease disappear. If redness is observed during use of the drug, treatment is stopped for 3 days. It is especially worth noting that in the treatment of chronic skin diseases, exacerbations often occur, in which therapy is repeated. If you want to carry out treatment under the supervision of a specialist, you should contact Olga Dorogova, this is the daughter of the inventor of the drug, she conducts consultations in one of the Moscow clinics.

Even doctors from the Institute of Dermatology talk about the miraculous properties of this drug, but they do not officially prescribe it...

Chapter 11
Hirudotherapy

Humanity has been using leeches for healing for about 3 thousand years. The discoverer of this method is considered to be the Greek Nikander from Colophon, who lived in 200130. BC e. However, paintings on the walls of the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs testify to the use of hirudotherapy earlier. Leeches were used by Hippocrates, Galen and Avicenna.

At one time, these useful animals were on the verge of extinction due to their popularity - and now they simply do not exist in nature, they are listed in the Red Book. But they have learned to breed them in captivity, which is successfully done in hirudological factories. The effect of hirudotherapy is complex, consisting of several factors: reflex, mechanical and biological. So it is great for healing skin diseases.

How are these unsightly looking worms treated? The fact is that when a leech bites, negative pressure arises at the site of the bite, due to which blood flows to the damaged tissues. Prolonged bleeding after a bite helps reduce local inflammatory swelling and venous congestion. In addition, the secretion of the salivary glands of the leech has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, defibrosing and bacteriostatic effects.

Thus, when bitten, over 100 different biologically active compounds penetrate into the human blood. Known leech secretion proteins are hyaluronidase, collagenase, bdellin, eglin, apyrase, kininase, cholinesterase, hirudin and others. Hirudin, for example, reduces blood viscosity, improving blood microcirculation and reducing facial swelling. Hyaluronidase breaks down hyaluronic acid molecules, destroying intercellular cement, and collagenase actively breaks down pathological collagen, which causes scars to form, which helps smooth them out, and fibrotic connective tissue softens.

Thus, leech bites restore microcirculation in the skin and activate lymphatic drainage and regeneration, as a result of which the skin turns pink, becomes soft, elastic, firm and smooth, and facial scars smooth out and gradually disappear.

3-8 leeches are placed in the area of ​​inflammation. The first sessions are carried out daily, then every other day. The duration of the course is determined by the prevalence and severity of the process. It is noted that hirudotherapy can be used at any stage of the disease. For example, leeches were administered to patients with rosacea in the acute and subacute stages, as well as during the rehabilitation period. Sessions were carried out weekly, in a course of 5–10 procedures. Already after the first procedure, there was a noticeable reduction in redness on the face, in addition, health and sleep improved. Doctors noted the maximum clinical effect after 6–7 procedures.

For psoriasis, methods of placing leeches with and without bloodletting are used. One course, conducted twice a year, requires 100–150 leeches. Clinical observations (S.E. Musina and V.F. Korsun, 1998) on the use of hirudotherapy in 26 patients with psoriasis showed that this method of treatment can be used along with other traditional methods and means of therapy, especially in the torpid course of the disease. Positive results were observed in almost all patients.

The therapy has a number of contraindications: pregnancy, increased bleeding - hemophilia and hemorrhagic diathesis, severe anemia, cachexia, allergy to leeches, mental disorders and physical exhaustion.

Chapter 12
ethnoscience

Until the end of the 18th century, folk medicine was not separated from traditional medical medicine, based on old postulates passed down from generation to generation. Now that evidence-based medicine is dominant, “traditional medicine” is considered a teaching based on witchcraft and is regarded as something dangerous and outdated. Meanwhile, in folk medicine there are many recipes, truly proven over centuries, that can help, including people who have been trying to get rid of dermatological diseases for many years.

Thus, various anti-inflammatory lotions, lotions and masks are used to treat rosacea. When swelling and redness appear, cold lotions of yarrow infusion (1:10), string (1:30), chamomile flowers (1:15) and parsley (1:10) are recommended.

It’s good to wipe your face with 5% propolis tincture every day for a month at night. In the morning, the resulting film is removed with a cotton swab soaked in vodka. Then the course is repeated, but using a 10% tincture.

Masks are also effective for treating rosacea. For example, with aloe juice - the plant juice is diluted with warm water (1:1), gauze wipes are soaked in it and applied to the face for 20 minutes. This procedure must be carried out at intervals every other day. In total you need to make 20 masks. Aloe juice can be replaced with cabbage juice. Masks with infusion (1:20) of rose hips are also effective. To do this, napkins are soaked in warm infusion and changed 6-7 times within 20 minutes. The course consists of 20 masks at intervals every other day.

In addition, herbal decoctions are very helpful when taken orally. For example, 2 tbsp. l. a collection of nettle leaves, horsetail grass and young burdock stems, taken in equal quantities, pour 0.5 liters of water and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Take half a glass of decoction 4 times a day. Also effective is taking burdock root tincture - 20 drops three times a day or garlic tincture - 15-20 drops three times a day.

Demodectic mange in folk medicine is well treated with a decoction of black currant berries. For this, 2 tbsp. l. dried berries, pour 0.5 cups of water, bring to a boil and cook over very low heat for 10 minutes. Then leave the broth for 10–15 minutes, soak gauze pads in it and apply to the affected areas for 15–20 minutes. You can also use fresh currant puree.

A clay mask also works great for demodicosis. Dilute the clay with water to the consistency of thick sour cream and add a few drops of iodine. Apply to affected areas and let dry. The procedure must be done regularly.

In folk medicine, kerosene is also successfully used to treat skin ailments. So, for purulent, long-term non-healing wounds, it is recommended to mix 1 liter of sunflower oil, 30 ml of freshly squeezed celandine juice and 100 ml of purified kerosene and leave for 7 days. The resulting mixture, which must be thoroughly shaken before each use, is soaked in a gauze pad and applied to the affected areas twice a day for 2 weeks.

One of the patients, a patient with demodicosis, shared the following recipe: she lubricated her face with purified kerosene for two weeks, while simultaneously taking a decoction of birch leaves for giardiasis. Decoction of 1 tbsp. l. crushed birch leaves, picked on July 7, brewed with a glass of boiling water and infused for 20 minutes, take 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day half an hour before meals. Using this method, she achieved complete recovery.

Kerosene also helps with psoriasis - a mash of nut-kerosene extract, birch tar and fish oil (1:3:2) is applied to the affected areas daily for 2 weeks.

Garlic compresses also work well for demodicosis: peel 5-6 cloves of garlic, chop into a paste, add 1/2 tsp. sunflower oil, mix and apply the mixture onto a sterile bandage folded in half, apply to the affected skin, cover with a bag or film, and secure. After 30 minutes, remove the compress, rinse the skin with boiled water and tar soap and dry gently with a well-ironed towel. One of the women suffering from demodicosis offers the following recipe: lubricate the skin with garlic pulp 4 times a day for a week. She warns that this procedure is accompanied by skin burns, so it can only be recommended as a last resort.

Here is another popular way to get rid of demodicosis: put a village chicken egg with its shell in a jar and pour vinegar essence so that it completely covers it, close the lid and leave in a dark place for 9 days. Drain the vinegar and crush the egg in the same jar. Apply the resulting ointment to the mite-affected hairy parts of the body.

Daily lotions twice a day have an effective effect on demodicosis. Before the procedure, the skin must be disinfected with tincture of calendula or eucalyptus. 1 tbsp. l. pour a glass of boiling water over crushed juniper berries and leave for 6 hours, strain and use for lotions. An infusion of buckthorn bark is also suitable: 1 tbsp. l. pour a glass of boiling water over the bark, simmer covered for 5 minutes, leave for 4 hours, strain. You can also use wormwood infusion: 2 tbsp. l. dry herbs, pour a glass of boiling water, leave for 5 hours, strain. In addition, an infusion of elecampane roots cleanses the skin well: 1 tbsp. l. pour dry roots into a glass, simmer over low heat for 7 minutes, leave for 4 hours and strain. For demodicosis, it is good to wash your face with a decoction of chamomile and mint, taken in equal quantities, poured into 1 liter of boiling water and infused for 15 minutes.

For the treatment of psoriasis, traditional medicine offers the following recipes: Golyuk solidol ointment and hellebore-solidol ointment.

The ointment of the traditional healer Golyuk is prepared from: egg white 5.0–6.0, flower honey 3.0–3.2, baby cream 0.8–1.0, medical grease - the rest (90–91). After the plaques disappear, an ointment of the following composition is used: egg white 5.0–5.5, honey 2.0–2.5, baby cream 1.5–2.0, crushed celandine 1.0–1.3, medical grease - the rest (89–90.5). At the same time, 2–4 ml of Aralia and Eleutherococcus tinctures are taken orally.

Treatment lasts 2–3 months and is not prescribed during an exacerbation period.

Hellebore ointment is prepared as follows: put 250 g of fat grease in a wide bowl, pour 2-3 tsp into the hole in the middle. hellebore water (Lobel tincture), mix and store in the refrigerator, keep away from children, since hellebore water is poisonous.

Another ointment recipe: 1 liter of sour cream, 300 g of beeswax, 300 g of sulfur, 300 g of horse sorrel root, 150 g of oleoresin, 50 g of vitriol, 2 tbsp. l. burdock ash, 200 g of oregano, 50 g of celandine, 150 g of honey, 100 g of black buckthorn bark, beef fat. Boil the mixture to 1/3 of the original volume, strain, and cool. Lubricate the affected areas, do not wash off for 2 days, and on the third day wash with laundry soap. Repeat the procedure 5-6 times, then take a break for 10 days. If necessary, repeat the course.

Also, for psoriasis and eczema, it is good to drink a decoction of the following herbs: 1 tbsp. l. lingonberry leaves, 1 tbsp. l. nettle leaves, 1 tsp. swamp valerian root - all in a glass of boiling water. Boil the root for 10 minutes over low heat, add the rest of the herbs and leave for 10 minutes. Strain and drink 1 tbsp. l. twice a day on an empty stomach half an hour before meals. The course of treatment is 15–20 days.

Chapter 13
Cryotherapy

The beneficial effect of cold on the body has been known to mankind since ancient times. Abu Ali Ibn Sina in his “Canon of Medical Science” described that swimming in cold water strengthens the body. About a hundred years ago, the German doctor Sebastian Kneipp, suffering from pneumonia, took a swim as a last resort in the icy Danube and recovered. After an incident that happened to him, he introduced the concept of “cryotherapy” or cold treatment into official medicine. However, cryotherapy in its modern form appeared in the 70s of the last century, when the Japanese scientist Toshima Yamauchi first used a mixture of liquid nitrogen vapor and air to treat rheumatism, thanks to which about 80% of patients recovered.

Cryotherapy is most often done using liquid nitrogen, the temperature of which in the liquid state is minus 196 degrees. When it comes into contact with air, it immediately turns into a gaseous state, heating up to minus 70–50 degrees. Cryotherapy is carried out using various methods, depending on which it causes different effects in the skin: either freezing, destruction and death of tissue, or a sharp narrowing of blood vessels. When the cold stops affecting the skin, the blood vessels immediately dilate, which causes significant blood flow, and as a result, an improvement in the supply of oxygen and other nutrients to the skin. In addition, nitrogen has a powerful bactericidal effect, and as a result of its action, bacteria and viruses die.

With cryomassage in the skin, there is an improvement in lymphatic drainage, cellular metabolism and regenerative processes are activated. In addition, due to short-term exposure to low-temperature gas on the skin, the immune system is mobilized and the production of endorphins is restored.

For demodicosis, the course of cryotherapy procedures is about 15–20. Liquid nitrogen is used in the form of extinguishing and deep freezing of areas of inflammation. The applicator is moved over the affected skin surface 2-3 times for 5-10 minutes, treating each area for 3-5 seconds until the skin whitens slightly. After the end of the session, persistent redness appears.

Treatment with nitrogen deeply freezes the areas affected by demodicosis, the skin on which then exfoliates naturally, promoting the formation of new, clean and healthy skin. In addition, mites cannot tolerate cold, so cryomass soot has a detrimental effect on them, without affecting the hair follicles and surrounding tissues. Treatment usually lasts up to 1.5 months. Many cosmetologists advise carrying out procedures daily.

When treating rosacea, cryotherapy is indicated regardless of the stage of the disease, and the intensity depends on the form of rosacea and skin type. The most gentle method would be shading, as in the case of demodicosis. Nodular and pustular elements are frozen separately. After the procedure, pronounced redness is observed, which can last from several hours to a day, which ends on the 3rd day with lamellar peeling.

According to the observations of specialist L.A. Palchikova from the Vitalong Medical Center in Tolyatti, when treating patients with psoriasis using cryotherapy, patients with a mild form of the disease underwent a course of general cryotherapy, consisting of 10 procedures daily. Patients with severe and moderate diseases - 14–20 procedures. In 60% of patients with a mild form of psoriasis, cure occurred within a month, and 62% of patients with moderate and severe forms of psoriasis achieved complete remission in 1–3 months.

Contraindications to cryotherapy are: thin transparent skin with manifestations of rosacea, allergies to cold, elevated body temperature, heart failure, hypertension, previous stroke or myocardial infarction and severe liver and kidney diseases.

Chapter 14
Electrotherapy

Electrotherapy is the use of electricity for therapeutic purposes. Even in ancient times, people treated paralysis and rheumatism with the help of the electrical action of amber and discharges of electric fish. In dermatology, electrotherapy is used in the form of electrocoagulation, microcurrent therapy, darsonvalization, ultratonotherapy, interference currents, and electrophoresis.

For rosacea, electrocoagulation is used to destroy telangiectasias, as well as papular and papulopustular elements. Depending on the severity of the disease, from 20 to 100 procedures are required. Patients with erythematous and limited papular stages of rosacea achieve complete clinical cure with this method.

Microcurrent therapy is also used in the treatment of rosacea, which activates metabolic processes inside cells, accelerates the regeneration of damaged tissues and improves microcirculation. E.S. Pankina (2008), having conducted research, recommends using microcurrent therapy in lymphatic drainage mode for the treatment of erythematous and papular stages of the disease. A 20-minute session is prescribed as a course 2-3 times a week. Total - 8–10 procedures. The successful use of microcurrents in the treatment of rosacea was reported by Fedotova M.A., Gorbunov Yu.G. (Military Medical Academy, St. Petersburg), performing 10 procedures on 14 people three times a week. Experts noted that improvement occurred after the first or second procedure, after 4–5, redness and swelling decreased, and after 5–6, the papules disappeared.

Suvorov A.P., Grashkina I.G., Myasnikova T.D. (1991) recommend the use of endonasal zinc electrophoresis for monotherapy of rosacea. In addition, electrophoresis in the treatment of this disease is used with 1–2% ichthyol or 1% copper sulfate solution. The drugs are administered over 20 minutes, at intervals every other day. The course consists of 15–20 procedures.

Electrophoresis is also used in the treatment of demodicosis. Demodicosis of the eyelids Rozko T.E. (2003), having conducted research at the Department of Eye Diseases of the Kemerovo State Medical Academy and at the Kemerovo Regional Clinical Ophthalmological Hospital, recommends treatment with electrophoresis of a 0.5% metrogil solution using a specially invented device containing positive and negative electrodes, which are connected to DC source. 171 people were treated with the new device, while the complete disappearance of clinical signs of demodicosis was noted within 24 hours, and clinical recovery occurred in 96% of cases.

Interference currents are effective in the treatment of psoriasis. Results of the study (2009) at the department of the State Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education MMA named after. THEM. Sechenov under the guidance of Professor Potekaev N.N. showed that current therapy leads to clinical remission in 75.5% of cases, and the condition of 15.1% of patients significantly improved. Thus, a positive clinical effect was observed in 90.6% of patients. It is recommended to carry out treatment twice a day, every day, with intervals between treatments of at least 8 hours. The course lasts for 3–8 weeks, and in torpid cases its duration increases to 12 weeks.

Psoriasis and eczema are also treated using the Ultraton-amp-2int device, designed to apply supratonal frequency currents. For eczema, the procedure is carried out during the period of subsidence of acute inflammatory manifestations and the absence of weeping and fresh rashes with a mushroom-shaped electrode without pressure on the underlying tissue at a power that is defined by the patient as a feeling of pleasant warmth. The duration of the procedure is 10–20 minutes, sessions are repeated daily or every other day. The course of 10–15 procedures is recommended to be repeated after a month. For psoriasis, the procedure is recommended daily for 3-5 minutes on the affected area. The impact is carried out using a labile technique. The course of treatment is 10–20 procedures. As a result of therapy, the progression of the disease stops, inflammation in the inflammation site decreases, itching, pain, and skin tightness decrease.

Chapter 15
Phototherapy

Phototherapy involves exposure to bright light at specific wavelengths for a specific time. Infrared light in short pulsed waves enters the middle layers of the skin, where vascular disorders develop, and eliminates them. Clinical trials confirm the high effectiveness of phototherapy in the treatment of rosacea and other dermatological diseases, in particular demodicosis. A correctly conducted course of phototherapy allows you to get rid of increased tick activity for a long time.

The method is based on the principle of exposure to intense pulsed light, which, when it hits the skin, heats the vessels to high temperatures, as a result of which they stick together. At the same time, the surrounding tissues are not damaged, and the skin becomes lighter. In addition, phototherapy helps reduce the work of the sebaceous glands, and accordingly the number of rashes also decreases. Some patients note a decrease in itching after the first procedure. Pulsed light stimulates the production of one’s own collagen, so patients’ skin redness not only disappears, but its texture is evened out and scars are smoothed out. The skin becomes smooth, firm and elastic.

It is recommended to carry out a course of 3–5 procedures lasting 20–25 minutes once or twice a month. After sessions, side effects may occur: peeling, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, hematomas, but all of them are reversible.

Thus, according to a clinical study conducted by dermatocosmetologist O.N. Safina of the Evalar Center in Biysk in 2008, 14 patients received from 4 to 6 phototherapy sessions. 90% of patients reported a 90% reduction in hot flashes and improvement in skin texture, 95% had a decrease in redness, and 68% had a decrease in the number of rashes.

O.Yu. Olisova, I.Ya. Pinson from MMA named after. THEM. Sechenov conducted research on the use of phototherapy for psoriasis. It turned out that the progressive stage of vulgar and exudative psoriasis is not a contraindication for this treatment method. Patients received selective phototherapy 5 times a week and the dose was increased if there was no redness. The course of treatment consisted of 20–30 procedures, and their therapeutic effectiveness reached 85–90%.

It also reported the treatment of 236 patients with psoriasis using a two- and three-times-a-week irradiation technique after determining the minimum photoerythemal dose (MED) in the back area outside the lesions. The research results showed that 28 patients with palmoplantar psoriasis were cured, 7 had a significant improvement, 3 patients with psoriatic erythroderma had a significant improvement, and one patient had an improvement. Clinical cure was observed in the vast majority of patients - 92%.

The British Journal of Dermatology published the results of a 2010 study conducted by University of Amsterdam dermatologist Ellan Brenninkmeijer. He used an excimer laser with ultraviolet radiation with a wavelength of 308 nm to treat patients with eczema. The results of the experiment showed that laser therapy reduces the symptoms of eczema and can be considered a suitable option for treating this disease.

Chapter 16
Mesotherapy

The mesotherapy method was first described by the French doctor Michel Pistor (1924–2003), who gave an anesthetic injection to a deaf man suffering from bronchospasms near the ear, after which he began to hear.

Mesotherapy is carried out by introducing medications into the skin with syringes, as well as special devices - mesoinjectors. Mesotherapy is widely used in a variety of fields of medicine; in dermatology it is recommended for the treatment of acne, atopic dermatitis, eczema, pustular diseases, scars, and demodicosis.

The principle of mesotherapy is that mini-stresses and microdamages are the main factor in stimulating the body's repair systems. Tissue damage causes fibroblasts to intensively produce and secrete growth factors and glycosaminoglycans, resulting in the formation of new vessels, thickening of the dermis, improving its blood supply and hydration.

Michel Bicheron's theory of microcirculation explains the effect of mesotherapy by improving local blood circulation. As is known, in the focus of inflammation, impaired microcirculation is accompanied by impaired tissue trophism, which manifests itself in the form of a pain symptom, which in turn worsens microcirculation. A painful stimulus during mesotherapy leads to the release of endogenous analgesic substances and “cuts” the knot of local pathological reactions. This treatment method relaxes the smooth muscle walls of blood vessels, stimulating blood flow.

When treating rosacea, mesotherapy is carried out taking into account the visceral cutaneous zones of the reflex projection, since in acute and subacute conditions injections into the facial skin are too aggressive. The emphasis is on drugs that strengthen the vascular wall and improve microcirculation and lymphatic drainage. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant drugs are also included. All areas are injected using the classical technique, individual papules and pustules, biologically active points, as well as the cervical and upper thoracic regions.

Head of the Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases of the Yaroslavl State Medical Academy Zavadsky N.N. conducted clinical studies in the treatment of patients with psoriasis using mesotherapy. The experiment involved 97 people who were administered vero-methotrexate 10 mg (1 ml), diluted with saline to 3-5 ml; 1 time per week, 4 procedures; diprospan 1 ml (betamethasone 7 mg with extended action), diluted with saline to 3–5 ml, once; repeated administration of diprospan (if necessary) - no earlier than after 1 month. If the face was affected, injections were made behind the ear on the scalp. The results showed that almost all patients had a decrease in rashes, and after 1-2 courses, a fairly stable result was achieved in most patients. The period of remissions also lengthened.

Chapter 17
Ozone therapy

Ozone was discovered in 1840 by the Swiss chemist Christian Friedrich Schönbein. In 1857, Werner von Siemens created the “perfect magnetic induction tube,” with which the first technical ozone installation was constructed, and a century later, physicist, chemist and mathematician Joachim Hanzler came up with a medical ozone generator that allows precise dosing of the ozone-oxygen mixture. Ozone itself is toxic, but medical ozone does not contain toxic nitrogen oxides. For treatment, a gas mixture consisting of 5% pure ozone and 95% oxygen is used.

Ozone therapy improves blood circulation in tissues, improves blood flow and microcirculation, as well as the supply of oxygen to cells. The gas mixture has an anti-inflammatory and hemostatic effect, promotes rapid healing of wounds. In addition, it has an antibacterial effect, destroying viruses, bacteria and fungi. Also, the oxygen-ozone mixture stimulates redox processes, the immune system and quadruples its phagocytic protective function.

Ozone therapy has proven itself in the treatment of demodicosis and rosacea. Ozone, being a strong oxidizing agent, effectively destroys pathogenic microorganisms, while they do not develop resistance to the substance, as is the case with antibiotic therapy. Ozone has a beneficial effect on humoral and cellular immunity, providing an anti-inflammatory effect, which makes it possible to reduce the treatment time for patients with demodicosis and rosacea several times.

Thus, it was noted that patients underwent a course of 10 BAGOT procedures (twice a week), and at home they used specially prepared ozonated oil, applying it at night. The gas mixture was used in increasing concentrations, starting from 10 mg/l to 40 mg/l. The oil was produced by bubbling purified refined olive oil with an ozone concentration of 60 mg/l in an ozone-oxygen mixture. Already after 3–4 procedures, all patients showed a marked improvement in skin condition, and after 1.5 months clinical recovery occurred, confirmed by the absence of mites in control scrapings.

Also, in addition to puncturing foci of inflammation, local application of gauze lotions with ozonized water with an OM concentration of 10–15 mg/l is carried out.

To treat rosacea, an oxygen-ozone mixture is administered subcutaneously from 2–3 weeks of treatment after an exacerbation of inflammatory phenomena. The course is 3–10 procedures 1–2 times a week. In patients with rosacea, after ozone therapy, swelling of the face, congestive hyperemia, as well as small telangiectasias disappeared, and papules resolved faster. In addition, the likelihood of relapse was reduced. To remove stagnant spots and restore skin color, maintenance oxygen-ozone therapy is performed 2-3 times a month, followed by lymphatic drainage massage.

Conducted by specialists of the Vitebsk Regional Clinical Dermatovenerological Dispensary V.E. Spiridonov, Yu.A. Lovchinovskaya, V.V. Salarev. Observations of 112 patients with psoriasis and eczema showed that ozone therapy in complex treatment stopped the inflammatory reaction and reduced peeling and infiltration. Cure or “significant improvement” occurred in all patients with exudative erythema and pyoderma, in 69.2% of patients with psoriasis, in 78.2% with atopic dermatitis and in 88.4% of patients with chronic eczema.

Contraindications to ozone therapy are: early period after various, including internal bleeding, hemorrhagic stroke, hyperthyroidism, tendency to convulsions, acute alcohol intoxication, thrombocytopenia, decreased blood clotting and allergy to ozone. Women interrupt treatment during menstruation.

Chapter 18
Yoga

Traditional yoga speaks of the existence of seven main energy centers - chakras, corresponding to the seven nerve plexuses. The channels of the human subtle energy system correspond to the peripheral autonomic nervous system - sympathetic and parasympathetic. The left channel or ida carries the energy of our desire. He is responsible for the past. The unconscious draws information and images from this channel, where everything that happens in the process of evolution is stored, as well as everything that comes out of the unconscious mind of people. The right channel or pingala carries the energy of action and is responsible for the future. The collective superconsciousness receives everything that is dead, that has happened due to overly ambitious, future-oriented individuals, aggressive animals or plants. It is believed that excessive “departure” to the right or left channel leads to negative psychological and physical consequences, in particular, to skin diseases. Skin rashes occur, from a yoga point of view, due to problems with the excretory system - when it stops removing what it should.

Asanas and pranayama affect the endocrine system, increasing blood supply to tissues and organs, which leads to their full functioning. Also, performing exercises gives the effect of “internal hydraulic massage” - yoga represents the human body as an interconnected system of cavities filled with various liquids and gases; in the process of performing asanas, the volume of these body cavities and the pressure in them changes, blood flow changes and metabolism is corrected.

Among the asanas affecting the endocrine system are: Setu Bandhasana - bridge pose, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana I - pigeon pose, Valakhiliasana, Bhujangasana I, Bhujangasana II - snake pose, Shirshasana, Chaturanga Dandasana staff pose, Nakra sana - crocodile pose, Adho Mukha Svanasana - one of the dog poses, Lolasana - earring pose, Tolasana - scales pose, Simhasana - lion pose, Maha mudra, Yoganidrasana, Pash chimottanasana. Remember that all exercises are performed only on an empty stomach, and the effect does not come from regular exercise for a long time - about 3 months or more. You shouldn’t wait to get rid of skin problems after the first sessions.

The “agni-sara-dhauti-kriya” or “cleansing by internal fire” exercise also perfectly increases vitality and is indispensable in the treatment of any ailments. It consists of three parts.

Part 1. Starting position: stand on slightly bent legs, tilt your torso slightly forward to relax your abdominal muscles. Place your palms on your stomach. The index fingers are placed horizontally on the navel line, the middle fingers are almost touching on the vertical center line of the body. Exhale deeply, then press with all fingers, except the thumbs, on the middle part of the abdomen, pressing it inward. Do up to 18 presses, then inhale and sit quietly. You need to do 6 such approaches. Holding your breath should be comfortable - even if you don’t manage to do all 18 presses the first time.

Part 2. Starting position: stand up, straighten up, put your hands on your belt, lower them under your chin and press them to your chest. Inhale, at the same time strongly drawing your stomach in, lifting the diaphragm, and contracting the muscles of the perineum and anus, pulling them into yourself. Stay in this state for a few seconds and then completely relax all your muscles, exhaling calmly. Keep your chin pressed to your chest at all times. Do 5–10 approaches.

Part 3. Starting position: the same as in part 2, inhale, then exhale deeply. Bend forward, parallel to the floor, place your hands on your knees. At the same time, press your chin to your chest and contract the muscles of the perineum and anus. Fix the position for 3-5 seconds, then, without straightening, relax your stomach and, sharply lowering the diaphragm, push your stomach forward, then pull it back just as sharply. Do quick retractions and protrusions of the abdomen. The total number of such cycles in one approach should be brought to 18, approaches - 6. Do the second approach in the same way as the first, but without pressing the chin to the chest. The third and fourth - like the first and second, respectively, only tilt your torso at an angle of 45 degrees to the floor. The fifth and sixth are like the first and second, only keep your torso vertical.

Chapter 19
Acupuncture

The Chinese art of acupuncture or acupuncture has been around for about 2,000 years. In accordance with the ideas of this teaching, the vital energy “qi” flows in the human body along 14 channels - meridians. In acupuncture, 360 points are stimulated along these channels.

Acupuncture provides reflex correction of functional systems at almost all levels of the central nervous system and affects the activity of the neurohumoral regulation system. Thus, acupuncture has an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect, therefore it is widely used in the treatment of chronic dermatoses - demodicosis, rosacea, psoriasis and others.

Acupuncture is carried out using special needles made of medical steel - they are longer than ordinary sewing needles and very thin, so inserting them into the skin is almost painless. The needles are used only once, screwing them into the skin, sometimes to a depth of 8 cm.

As noted in the work of Olisova O.Yu., Bondareva G.I., Dodina M.I. from the Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases of the 1st Moscow State Medical University named after I.M. Sechenov, when treating the erythematous stage of rosacea, patients were prescribed 2 courses of acupuncture of 10 sessions with an interval of 2 weeks. The patients were treated with the 2nd version of the inhibitory method of corporal points, local and general (for example, G21, 20, 15, 12; T12, 14, 11, 20; F1, 23; VB41; TR5, 14; R6, 15, 16, 17, etc.) and auricular (adrenal point, Shen Men, endocrine gland point, etc.), corresponding to areas of the pathological process. In all patients, reflexology therapy contributed to a more rapid relief of the “exacerbation reaction.”

According to research by Dr. Florian Pfaeb, an employee of the Technical University of Munich, acupuncture relieves itching in patients with atopic eczema. It was found that a reflexology session performed a few minutes after the patient’s skin was exposed to an allergen (pollen or saprophyte) relieved itching. In addition, when patients were repeatedly exposed to the allergen, the immune response from the skin was calmer after acupuncture, i.e. acupuncture also has a preventive effect.

When treating generalized eczema using reflexology, the same points are indicated as for itching. Thus, when eczema is localized on the scalp, the following points are stimulated: shuai-gu (56 Gv), tai-yang (61 Gv), qiang-jian (7 Gv), cheng-ling (18 G2). When the process is localized on the legs, the following are affected: yang-lingquan (300 Np1), feng shi (303 Np1), tzu-san-li (314 Np2), yin-ling-quan (328 Np3), san-yin-jiao ( 333 Nb4), wei-zhong (356 Np6), kun-lun (367 Np6), xue-hai (329 Np3). When eczema is localized on the ears: ting-gong (35 Gu), jiao-sun (40 Gu), i-feng (43 Gu). If the back is affected: da-zhu (109 C1), da-chang-shu (123 C1), jian-liao (86 C), shen-zhu (97 C), ming-men (105 C), chang-qiang ( 108 Ss). When localizing the process on the hands, the following points are stimulated: qu-tze (253 P3), da-ling (249 P3), he-gu (258 P4), shou-san-li (264 P4), nei-guan (250 P3), (250 Р3), (265 Р4), le-que (232 Р1), wai-guan (281 Р5). When localized on the chest: xuan-ji (148 Gy), tan-zhong (152 Gy), zhong-fu (167 Gy3). If the abdomen is affected: guan-yuan (188 Zhs), yin-jiao (185 Zhs), sy-man (199 Zh1), cheng-man (204 Zh2). When eczema is localized on the face: i-feng (43 Gu), yang-bai (28 Gg), sy-bai (32 Gg), da-ying (65 Gg), ting-gong (35 Gu). If the neck is affected: tian-tu (66 Shs), da-zhui (95 Ss), tian-ding (71 Shs).

In one session, acupuncture is performed at 5–6 points, which are selected depending on the location of the disease. In addition, points are taken according to the affected segments. In the acute stage, the first version of the excitatory method is used, in case of a chronic disease, the first version of the inhibitory method is used. Every day it is recommended to make superficial injections at the site of the lesion with strong irritation. In total, 3–4 courses of treatment are required, lasting 2 weeks. The break between courses should be 10–12 days.

For the treatment of patients with psoriasis (E. D. Tykochinskaya, 1979), points on the midline of the head and back, as well as segmental ones in the limbs and local ones in the affected area - He-gu (258 Rnt; 1.5) are predominantly stimulated by the first or second version of the inhibitory method ), Qu-chi (265 Rnt), Zusan-li (314 Nsp), Wei-chung (356 Nsp). Using the second version of the exciting method, the points Zhi-bian (147 C2b), Xue-hai (329 Nvp), Ge-shu (115 C1b), Pi-shu (118 C1b), Yin-ling- quan (328 Nvp), San-yin-jiao (333 Nvs), Shou-san-li (264 Rnt).

Contraindications to acupuncture are: tumors, fever, chronic infections (tuberculosis, brucellosis) in the acute stage, organic diseases of the heart, kidneys, severe exhaustion, drug addiction, age under 3 years and over 75 years, second half of pregnancy, acute infectious diseases, respiratory decompensation , blood circulation, acute mental agitation, intoxication, acute pain syndromes.

Chapter 20
Metal therapy

One of the oldest methods of medicine is metal treatment, which was subsequently used quite limitedly, since the physical nature of the therapeutic effect was not clear. Aristotle and Galen knew about metal therapy. Bürg was the first to make a scientific attempt to apply this type of therapy. He treated patients with hysterical attacks by applying brass. He also used metals to save people from anesthesia, paralysis, spasms, vomiting, neuralgia and other diseases. Bürg noticed that patients with the same disease were affected by different metals, deciding that patients had their own idiosyncrasy for metal. He believed that to get rid of the disease, metal must coincide with idiosyncrasy. Thus, in 1856 he was awarded a silver medal of the Hygienic Society for the treatment of cholera convulsions with metals.

Galvanic effects in metal therapy were studied by the French physiologist P. Regnard. He established that different metals have different conductivities, causing different deflections of the needle on the instrument, and selected currents from a chemical current source that gave the same deflection of the needle. It turned out that the effect of external current on patients was similar to the effect of metal plates.

Research by Safonova N.M. at the Institute of Balneology in Sochi they showed that when copper, gold, zinc and lead come into contact with human skin, the current flows from the metal to the skin, and when silver and tin come into contact, on the contrary, from the skin to the metal. She also began using copper disks for skin diseases. In the process of studying the method, it turned out that the body attracts metal in a sore spot, and when it is not needed, it rejects it.

In metal treatment, the metal is first applied for one to two days to test for allergies and the patient's reaction. It is also important to establish the root cause of the disease, otherwise the application of metal to the secondary focus - the one that is bothering you at the moment - may not have an effect or the disease will worsen. The metal is applied to patients of any age for several days, followed by a break of up to 5 weeks, and then treatment continues. It is necessary to apply plates or coins to active points of the skin where pain is most felt.

Tin and also lead are suitable for the treatment of skin diseases. The antiseptic and cleansing properties of silver are well known - it also has a beneficial effect on the skin. In addition to jewelry, silver plates are used externally, which are secured to problem areas with a bandage or adhesive plaster. Remember that before use, any metal must be cleaned - for this, in accordance with Ayurveda, it must be heated and treated with oil, milk or grain gruel. Then you need to feel the metal, interact with it and turn to it for help.

You can also use water with silver ions for treatment, which you can buy or you can make yourself. To do this, silver items are placed in a vessel with water, left for 10–12 hours, then the jewelry is removed, and water is taken three times a day, 2 teaspoons. This water destroys all pathogenic organisms and improves immunity. Doctors recommend bathing infants in it to prevent dermatitis and eczema. It should be noted that sometimes with an increased content of silver in water, argerosis can occur - a disease in which silver is deposited in tissues and organs. Symptoms of the disease are a grayish-green or bluish tint to the skin and mucous membranes.

In the reflexology room in clinic No. 2 in Kaliningrad near Moscow, this method was successfully used for 17 years. The operating principle of metal therapy is that with any impact on the skin - pressure, injection, current - there is an effect on the sympathetic system, the magnitude of which depends on the metal, its area, the place of application and the time of the session. Doctors have found that the therapeutic effect is achieved when the effect corresponds to the minimum wave of excitation, which is individual for each patient and for each disease. The minimum is found using the galvanic skin reflex (GSR) method according to the Ferri method. Specialists from a Kaliningrad hospital reported successful treatment of neurodermatitis and eczema in children using metal therapy. On average, the course of treatment is 9–10 procedures.

Chapter 21
Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy or hydrotherapy was first mentioned in the ancient Indian Vedas in 1500 BC. Hydrotherapy refers to the use of water for therapeutic and preventive purposes - this includes irrigation (irrigation), baths, showers, treatment with thermal waters (balneotherapy), and enemas. It is known that water has a higher heat capacity than therapeutic mud compared to other thermal therapeutic agents: 1.0 at a temperature of 16 °C. Water absorbs 2 times more heat than therapeutic mud and has good thermal conductivity (for example, the thermal conductivity of water is 28–30 times higher than that of air). Hydrotherapy, or hydrotherapy, is the external use of water at various temperatures for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes.

Procedures for hydrotherapy can be: cold - then the temperature of the water used is below 20 degrees, cool with a temperature of 20–33 degrees, lukewarm - 37 degrees, warm - 38–39 degrees, hot - 40 degrees and above and the so-called indifferent - 34 -36 degrees.

The greater the difference between the water temperature and body temperature, the greater the effect of baths. Patients with rosacea do not want to take very cold or very hot baths, so dermatologists recommend that they use thermal water sprays to reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of pathological scarring. Many patients note that their condition improved significantly after using sprays from well-known cosmetic companies specializing in the production of products based on thermal waters.

For other diseases in dermatology, sulfide or hydrogen sulfide, radon, as well as carbon dioxide mineral waters and siliceous thermal baths are most often used. Treatment with thermal waters reduces the number of relapses in patients with chronic dermatoses by two to three times. In addition, it is possible to achieve a high degree of rehabilitation.

When treating patients with non-acute inflammatory dermatoses (for example, torpid psoriasis, neurodermatitis, chronic eczema), carbon dioxide baths are used. Contraindications to them are: previous myocardial infarction, as well as nephritis and nephrosis.

For the treatment of chronic dermatoses in a stationary or regressive stage - such as eczema, psoriasis, neurodermatosis, scleroderma, lichen planus, urticaria, ichthyosis - patients are prescribed hydrogen sulfide baths with a concentration of free hydrogen sulfide from 30–40 to 100–150 mg/l. The procedures last 5–10 minutes. The course is 10–15 baths, with an interval of 1–2 days. Contraindications are tuberculosis, liver and kidney diseases and thyrotoxicosis.

For eczema, urticaria, progressive psoriasis, neurodermatitis, pruritus, it is recommended to take radon baths, which well reduce the acute inflammatory course of the disease due to a decrease in the permeability of skin vessels and a vasoconstrictor effect. The duration of the procedure is 5–15 minutes. Contraindications to such baths are cardiovascular diseases, neoplasms and erythroderma.

Chapter 22
Therapeutic fasting

Periodic abstinence from food to get rid of an illness or for moral reasons has a long history. The beneficial effects of fasting on the body were known to doctors and philosophers of Ancient Greece, India, and Tibet.

Our body experiences a state without water and food as stress, which, according to F.Z. Meerson (1981), is the initial stage of the body’s adaptation to extreme conditions. Many diseases of modern man arise precisely because of a violation of the body’s adaptation to external and internal environmental conditions, so fasting can be regarded as a preventative measure for improving adaptive capabilities.

The therapeutic effect of fasting is the stimulation of reparative processes, the death of “sick” cells, and the removal of toxins. Indications for fasting are numerous diseases, including skin allergies, which include neurodermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, etc.

In domestic medicine, therapeutic fasting in hospitals is called fasting-dietary therapy (RDT - the term of Yu.S. Nikolaev). RDT is divided into three main periods: preparatory, loading and recovery. In the preparatory period, a comprehensive examination of patients is carried out, the necessary consultations with specialists are prescribed, and foci of chronic infection are sanitized. The fasting and recovery periods vary depending on the type of therapeutic fasting, which can be complete, absolute, combined, or stepped.

Complete therapeutic fasting is fasting without restricting water intake. In the preparatory period, bowel cleansing is also carried out, the patient goes to bed without eating dinner. In the morning he is prescribed a saline laxative - 40–50 g of magnesium sulfate dissolved in 200 ml of warm boiled water. After this, food intake stops. The fasting period is calculated individually, depending on the age, condition of the patient, and well-being. It is recommended to achieve a “ketoacidotic crisis”, which in most patients is observed on days 7–9. On average, fasting lasts 12–14 days, but in the presence of psoriasis, for example, it is advisable to increase the period of abstinence to 18–21 days. A longer restriction is impractical due to the fact that it is poorly tolerated by patients. During the fasting period, patients take at least 1–1.6 liters of boiled water or weakly brewed tea, not sweet, preferably green, daily. You can also drink a decoction of mint or rose hips.

During this time, smoking, drinking coffee and alcohol are strictly prohibited. Most medications are discontinued from the first days of fasting. Every day, patients are prescribed enemas with 1–1.5 liters of water at room temperature, a circular shower, and a Charcot shower. Patients are recommended to have an active daily routine, preferably spending a lot of time outdoors. Night sleep should last at least 8-9 hours, you need to sleep in a well-ventilated area. Signs of the end of the fasting period are: the appearance of a feeling of hunger and dreams about food, complete cleansing of the tongue from plaque, the absence of feces in the washing water after the enema, the persistent disappearance of symptoms of the disease. During the recovery period of RDT, a gentle, hypoallergenic diet, split meals, and a gradual expansion of the diet with the exclusion of table salt are recommended for persons with skin allergies.

With absolute or “dry” fasting, food and water are completely excluded. From a physiological point of view, the body does not experience a fluid deficiency during complete fasting, since for every kilogram of fat that is broken down, up to 1 liter of endogenous water is released every day, and losses due to the evaporation of moisture from the skin and diuration are insignificant. So, the water deficit in a fasting body does not exceed 0.5–1 liters per day. Typically, patients are prescribed short-term absolute fasting, lasting from 1 to 3 days. Laxatives and cleansing enemas are usually not prescribed before and during absolute fasting. This type of fasting is also successfully used for those suffering from skin allergies. It is also worth noting that the effectiveness of absolute fasting is higher than complete fasting (V.A. Zakirov, 1989). It is believed that 3 days of absolute fasting correspond to 7–9 days of complete fasting. It is important to remember that “dry” fasting for more than 3 days is undesirable.

Chapter 23
Juice therapy and raw food diet

For the first time, the German scientist Eugen Heun proposed treating diseases with juices in 1951. The theory was founded by the Englishman Norman Walker, who lived for almost 100 years on vegetable and fruit juices and nuts. Juice therapy gained popularity after the publication of books by the Austrian healer Rudolf Breuss, who created a new method of treating cancer based on fasting and drinking juices. According to Breus, he managed to cure 40 thousand cancer patients with this method.

We all know that freshly squeezed juices are healthy, but their biggest advantage is their rapid absorption by the body. Juice, unlike fruits and vegetables containing fiber, is absorbed in just 10–15 minutes, thereby relieving the digestive system of unnecessary work. Juice therapy perfectly cleanses the body of toxins, saturates it with vitamins and nutrients, and activates metabolism.

The juice treatment method involves taking 1–1.5 liters of fruit and vegetable juices per day. The course can vary from 7 to 70 days, depending on the improvement of symptoms and the person’s well-being. Juices should be freshly squeezed and it is better to drink them within the first five minutes after preparation. At the beginning of juice therapy, it is recommended to take unmixed juices. You can add lemon or rhubarb juice to berry juices, but it is better not to mix juices from stone fruits (cherries, cherries, plums, cherry plums) with other juices. In addition, when preparing a mixture of juices, you should observe their certain compatibility: for example, pears and radishes, apples and carrots, apples and tomatoes, pineapple and celery, orange and radish.

After starting juice therapy, toxins begin to be eliminated from the body, therefore, to help it cope with this flow of harmful substances, it is necessary to regularly cleanse the intestines and liver.

Juice therapy is usually well tolerated by the body. But there are a number of contraindications for this treatment method. So, if you are allergic to pollen, you should not drink juice from green wheat shoots. During exacerbation of peptic ulcer disease and enteritis, you should not drink carrot juice. You should also be careful with tomato and citrus juices - in addition to allergies, they can disrupt the acid-base balance in the body.

Another way to cleanse the body and normalize metabolism can be a raw food diet. When eating a raw food diet, the consumption of food that has undergone heat treatment (cooking, stewing, frying, etc.) is completely excluded; in addition to raw vegetables and fruits, it is allowed to eat dried fruits and cold-pressed vegetable oils. You can also eat raw sprouted cereals, which are prepared by soaking the seeds in water for a day and keeping them in a humid air environment for several days.

Proponents of a raw food diet, as arguments in favor of this approach to nutrition, note that heat treatment of food at a temperature of 40–45 degrees destroys enzymes, as a result of which the natural digestion process slows down, and also destroys a number of vitamins and microelements, which makes their absorption difficult. In addition, as a result of thermal processing, new chemical compounds arise that are not found in living nature and often negatively affect humans - carcinogens, trans fats, etc. It is also worth noting that thermally cooked food is not completely digested in the stomach, and part of it remains to rot in the digestive system, which promotes the proliferation of pathogenic microflora.

A raw food diet is useful for various diseases, as it perfectly cleanses the body. Treatment with such a diet gives good results for skin diseases, in particular eczema, rosacea and psoriasis. On the Internet you can find many reviews of patients with these ailments, who, after switching to a raw food diet, were almost completely cured - for example, they reported that after 2-3 weeks the redness went away, pimples and plaques disappeared.

However, when switching to a raw food diet, it is worth remembering that if you have a duodenal ulcer, consuming most raw vegetables is contraindicated, especially zucchini, carrots, cabbage, beets, cucumbers and turnips, as well as green salad. In addition, zucchini should not be eaten if you have kidney disease. For ischemia, hypertension and tachycardia, it is undesirable to consume large amounts of bell pepper. Beets, potatoes and turnips should not be eaten in case of diabetes and obesity, and in case of urolithiasis, gout and exacerbation of chronic colitis, spinach and green salad are excluded.

Chapter 24
Apitherapy

Apitherapy is a method of treating various diseases using live bees, as well as their metabolic products: honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, bee bread, wax and poison. Apitherapy was known in Ancient Egypt, Greece and China. Mention of healing after consuming honey and other bee products is found in the Vedas, the Bible and the Koran. In Rus', bee stinging has been used since ancient times and was considered a traditional method of treating many diseases. However, the first scientific substantiation of apitherapy in medicine occurred in 1894 - it was then that Professor Lukomsky of the St. Petersburg Academy of Forestry proposed treating rheumatism and gout with bee venom.

Bee venom is produced by special glands, which are modified glands of worker bees and queens. When a bee stings, it injects 0.2 to 0.8 mg of venom containing pheromones, toxins, enzymes and biologically active amines. In small doses, the poison causes various physiological reactions that normalize disturbed homeostasis. In addition, bee venom has anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, immunostimulating, antiallergic, absorbable, decongestant and protective effects.

Propolis, which bees collect from various parts of plants, has powerful bactericidal properties. It destroys fungi, bacteria, viruses, protozoa, improves immunity, relieves pain and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

There is evidence of a cure for demodicosis by bee stings. The poison can be administered either by live bees or by syringe. First, a sting tolerance test is carried out by placing the bee on the lower third of the forearm, after which the sting is removed after 10 seconds. The patient then takes blood and urine tests and blood glucose tests the next day. After receiving the results, another sting is done, but the sting is removed after a minute and repeated tests are carried out. After the bite, redness, swelling and itching appear - this reaction can last for several days. If the tests are normal and there are no side effects from the treatment - nausea, headache, deterioration in health, then after 5-7 days you need to do the tests again and begin treatment, which should only be carried out by a qualified apitherapist. Every day the number of bees for perching increases to 18–20, and the number of procedures ranges from 9 to 21. Sessions lasting 10–15 minutes are done every other day, three times a week.

It is also known that propolis is a good remedy for treating rosacea. Its 5–10% alcohol tincture is prescribed after severe inflammatory phenomena have subsided. Treatment begins with weaker concentrations, since some patients develop intolerance to the drug in the form of itching and exacerbation of inflammation. In this case, treatment must be stopped immediately. Propolis is applied daily to the affected areas of the skin without rinsing. A film forms on the face, which is washed off in the morning with a cotton swab dipped in vodka. The first month of the procedure is done every day, and during the second month - every other day.

In the book “Apitherapy” G.S. Kozhukharya (1981) describes a method of treating bee stings for patients with psoriasis. Over the course of 10 days, stings are made from 1 to 10 per session, and the sting is removed after 5–10 minutes. Then a break is taken for 3–4 days and then the course is repeated again, but with the number of bees increased by 3 times. In just two courses, 180–200 stings are carried out. Good treatment results are reported.

K. Braileanu treated chronic eczema, epidermophytosis, hyperkeratotic fungal eczema, chemical fungal dermatitis and neurodermatitis with 10 and 20% propolis ointments. As a result, itching in patients decreased and the skin process improved.

In 1985, Fang Chu successfully treated psoriasis with propolis by giving patients tablets with 0.3 propolis for 2-3 months. Complete cure was observed in 37 out of 160 patients, and relapse in those who recovered occurred in 16 cases.

Contraindications to such therapy are: type 1 diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, breastfeeding, children under five years of age, various neoplasms, Addison's disease, hepatitis and tuberculosis, acute and chronic infectious diseases, intolerance to bee venom, vaccinations (not earlier than a month after during vaccination), failure of internal organs (cardiac, vascular, respiratory, renal and hepatic).

Chapter 25
Mud therapy (peloidotherapy)

Pelotherapy or mud therapy has been known to mankind for at least 5 thousand years. Treatment with silt from floods of the Nile River in Egypt was reported by Claudius Galen in the 2nd century BC.

Mud liquor or solution has a complex chemical composition and contains minerals, salts and mineral substances. The solution also contains various peptides, low molecular weight proteases, gammalinolenic acid, nucleic acids, compounds of humic acids with iron, phenols, hydrocarbons, cellulose, enzymes, lignins, antibiotic analogues, phytohormones and vitamins.

There are several types of mud depending on its composition. Their application affects the receptors of the skin and mucous membranes, reflexively affects the nervous, endocrine and vascular systems, due to which a functional, microcirculatory and metabolic shift occurs in skin cells, tissues and organs, which, first of all, is manifested by an improvement in cellular nutrition. The trophic effect helps resolve the inflammatory process - accelerates the resorption of decay products, reduces adhesions and scars.

Therapeutic mud also affects the immune system, increasing it as a result of stimulating the function of the adrenal cortex and increasing the synthesis of catecholamines. Also, the warmth of the mud has an analgesic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect.

Applying mud enhances peripheral circulation, blood supply, relieves swelling, and enhances lymphatic drainage. Mud liquor penetrates deeply into the skin, nourishing it, as a result of which it becomes more elastic and elastic, wrinkles are smoothed out, scars are softened and smoothed out. All these properties of mud are widely used in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, urticaria, acne, rosacea and demodicosis.

Thus, when treating rosacea with peloid therapy, the symptoms of peeling, redness and infiltration completely disappeared in 92.5% of patients, and hyperpigmentation disappeared in 96.3% of cases. (candidate of medical sciences Tarkina T.V., Alma-Ata). In addition, all patients experienced stable remission.

Mud therapy using silt sulfide and hill mud, peat, sapropels has a good therapeutic effect on reducing the symptoms of psoriasis. Liquor acts on psoriatic lesions as an anti-inflammatory, absorbable and analgesic. It is recommended to apply mud at a temperature of up to 40 degrees for 10–30 minutes every day or every other day for a month. Many patients report stable remission after treatment.

In Russia, mud therapy is practiced in the sanatoriums and boarding houses of Staraya Russa in the Novgorod region, Yarovoe in the Altai region, Karachi in the Novosibirsk region, Uchum in the Krasnoyarsk region, Anapa in the Krasnodar region, Sadgorod in Vladivostok and others. Patients also reported good results after staying at the Sergievsky mineral waters in the Samara region, Saki in the Crimea and at the Dead Sea in Jordan or Israel.

Contraindications to peloidotherapy are: acute inflammatory diseases, malignant tumors, myomas and fibroids, ovarian cysts, blood diseases, bleeding, tuberculosis, hypertension, ischemia, varicose veins, endocrine diseases, atherosclerosis, epilepsy, infectious diseases and pregnancy.

Chapter 26
Magnetotherapy

Magnetotherapy is one of the areas of physiotherapy based on the effect of a low-frequency alternating magnetic field on the human body. Russian specialists have developed a number of devices for magnetic therapy, which is indicated for rosacea, psoriasis, eczema and other dermatoses.

It is known that this method of treatment has an analgesic effect, relieves spasms, promotes the activation of repair and regeneration processes, and also has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, eliminates swelling, improves microcirculation, peripheral circulation and lymph flow, improves the functioning of the autonomic nervous system, endocrine system and restores immunity. Magnetotherapy increases the diameter of capillaries, due to which the speed of blood flow in them increases, which, in turn, leads to improved metabolism and nutrition of tissues, and restores impaired functions.

Doctors of the central Cheboksary hospital (K.M. Volkova, M.P. Vinokurova, L.V. Semenova) observed 21 patients with stage 2 rosacea in 2009. Patients were offered to undergo treatment using the AMT-02 Magniter device. The impact was carried out contactally on the forehead area with an alternating and pulsating magnetic field, and the induction value was 10–30 mT. The procedure was applied for 10 minutes and for 5 minutes on the cheek area. Improvement in clinical signs of the disease was noted in 16% of patients.

Magnetic therapy is also used in the treatment of the progressive stage of psoriasis. Its action (Zuev A.V., Moscow, 2003) accelerates the transition to the stationary and regressive stages without further prescription of medications. In patients with psoriatic arthritis who received magnetic field treatment in combination with drug therapy, improvements occurred in 91.5% of cases. In addition, studies conducted in the clinic of skin and venereal diseases of the Siberian State Medical University on the effects of a traveling magnetic field using the domestic device "AMO-ATOS" and the attachment "GOLOVIE" on 55 patients with psoriasis showed that the average length of stay of patients in the hospital was 7 ,3 days less than in patients who underwent traditional drug treatment.

According to the same clinic of skin and venereal diseases of the Siberian State Medical University, magnetic therapy was also used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. 60 patients under observation reported a significant reduction or complete disappearance of itching by the end of the first week of therapy.

One of the developments of our scientists in the field of magnetic therapy was the Reich chamber - a special chamber within which a special electromagnetic environment is formed. The chamber in which a person is placed, dressed in cotton clothes, consists of several alternating layers of metal and dielectric. The duration of the procedure ranges from 25 to 35 minutes. Treatment is carried out daily for 10–15 days. As studies have shown at the Department of Dermatovenereology and Dermato-Oncology together with the Department of Hyperbaric Oxygenation of the M.F. MONIKI. Vladimirsky (Tretyakova E.I., Sukhova T.E., Groznova A.A., Kiselev S.O., Osenovskaya E.N.), after a course of treatment in the Reich chamber, the average duration of which was 9 sessions, out of 62 patients atopic dermatitis, neurodermatitis, eczema and urticaria, 4 patients with lichen planus, 7 patients with psoriasis, 13 with scleroderma and 6 with other dermatological diseases (cutaneous lymphoma, Raynaud's disease, Kaposi's sarcoma, erythema multiforme exudative, prurigo, pruritus nodosum ) a positive effect was observed in 99.6% of cases.

Contraindications to magnetic therapy are: thrombophlebitis, vasculitis and increased bleeding, pregnancy, the presence of a pacemaker, circulatory insufficiency, hypotension, ischemia, systemic blood diseases, metal parts in the affected area (pins, plates, prostheses, etc.), as well as chronic dermatoses in the acute stage.

Chapter 27
Sytin's healing moods

The SOEVUS method (verbal-figurative, emotional-volitional control of the human condition), invented by Doctor of Sciences, Academician of the International Academy G. N. Sytin, can also be successfully used for healing from various skin diseases. Our thoughts are material, therefore self-persuasion according to Sytin’s method is an excellent example of how a person’s mental and somatic state is regulated by speech. SOEVUS consists of listening or reading special moods, which in their form are similar to the conspiracies of our great-grandmothers. Thus, in Sytin’s method, two techniques are used at once, which increase the degree of suggestion and which are characteristic of ancient conspiracies: tautological repetitions of certain words and rhythmic repetition of sounds and their combinations. Research by psycholinguists has shown that one of the important parameters of suggestion is the sound organization of texts, since sound affects the analyzers of our feelings. Suggestibility increases with repeated repetition of the same idea, text, thought. Also, suggestibility is increased by the rhythm of the text.

The SOEVUS method is not limited only to the treatment of diseases; it can be used to heal and rejuvenate the body. If drug therapy is carried out in parallel, then the use of moods can strengthen the nervous system, increasing the effectiveness of treatment. Among the numerous moods there are texts that specifically influence individual organs and systems. In addition, SOEVUS will help people in difficult, crisis situations, since it is programmed with general attitudes: for luck and stability in business and life.

Sytin's moods are texts with positive statements that create cheerful images of health and youth in a person. The formula also contains phrases that stimulate the will and suppress doubts, which contributes to better assimilation of attitudes. Texts help manage well-being and performance using vivid images. In addition to the direct healing effect, SOEVUS develops will and self-education, awakens internal strength, and forms an active life position.

Under the influence of specially composed texts that carry a charge of energy and vigor, a person’s idea of ​​himself and his health gradually changes, as a result of which corresponding changes occur in the body. Carefully selected words in Sytin’s mood contribute to the emergence of positive emotions after reading the text, which are maintained even after the end of classes. Even one lesson has an effect that is recorded by devices for a whole month.

In the first days of reading the moods, classes should begin with a special introductory text. You can either listen to the recordings or read them out loud or to yourself. Sytin advises walking actively when listening to the mood, and also making an effort to memorize the text. In addition, it is useful to read or listen to those passages of moods that a person most likes several times. For healing from skin diseases, the academician published a separate book, “Skin Health.” It contains such moods as rejuvenation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, healing of men's skin, healing of women's skin, healing of psoriasis, allergies, eczema, general mood for skin health and others. Classes last about 25-40 minutes 1-2 times a day for two weeks. Then there is a break, after which classes resume.

The texts of the sentiments can be found on the official website of the academician, as well as on other Internet sites.

Chapter 28
Bach Flower Essences

No matter what illness a patient has, we can overcome their main cause if we can identify and overcome the mental disorder,” is the belief among adherents of Dr. Bach’s treatment method. Flower essence therapy is named after its founder, the English physician Edward Bach, who studied homeopathy and herbal medicine for many years. According to Bach, flower essences cause changes at the energetic level in the body's chakras and subtle bodies, and some of them directly affect the physical body. Essences, due to their subtle vibrational qualities, transport energy quanta with a specific frequency, which interact with the molecular structure of the body.

Bach created 38 flower essences - burdock, aspen, beech, cornflower, cornflower, cherry plum, chestnut bud, chicory, clematis, wild apple, elm, gentian, gorse, heather, holly, honeysuckle, hornbeam, balsam, larch, mimosa, mustard, oak, olive, pine, red chestnut, rock rose, mountain water, diwala, star of Bethlehem, sweet chestnut, verbena, grapevine, walnut, violet, white chestnut, wild oats, wild rose and willow.

12 flower essences are called “doctors” and are used for 12 mental states of a person, which, according to the supporters of this therapy, have the most negative impact on health: cowardice, phobias, self-doubt, indecisiveness, timidity, life in a world of illusions, complacency, internal anxiety , exaggerated concern for others, overwork, impatience and exaltation. The remaining 26 essences are called "helpers".

The raw materials for the essences are collected in certain places and forests in Wales, which Bach indicated. The flowers are placed in a glass vessel with spring water and kept in the sun for three hours. The water is then diluted with alcohol to make it last longer. Apply essences internally drop by drop or externally.

In order to choose the appropriate essence for healing, it is necessary to formulate the psychological problem that needs to be solved. Then fill out the “Situation Questionnaire”, which reflects the negative feelings experienced by the person at the moment. After this, fill out the “Character Questionnaire”, which reflects the negative aspects that interfere with life. And then fill out the “Checklist”, answering the question what causes the greatest concern. After summing up the results, you need to carefully re-read the description of the colors chosen in the test and choose an essence, carefully considering your choice.

Bach stated that the 38 flower essences he created are a holistic system that corrects absolutely all negative emotional states existing in the world, which is aimed not at suppressing, but at neutralizing any negative feelings that, as we discussed above, can become triggers, triggering many diseases, including skin diseases. Many followers of this teaching around the world say that this system really works. Here is a list of Dr. Bach's 38 essences and their main properties:

This system is complemented by the rescue elixir RescueRemedy. 3-4 drops of this magical remedy help to quickly cope with nervous shock or anxiety and quickly relieve emotional tension in any stressful situation. And most importantly, RescueRemedi prevents the occurrence and eliminates the consequences of stress.

Conclusion

This concludes our review of the latest methods of treating skin diseases. Once again I would like to emphasize that rosacea, demodicosis, psoriasis, eczema and other skin diseases are not a sentence with which you are forced to live for many years, but a diagnosis that can be cured, as evidenced by numerous stories of people’s healing.

Don’t let the disease take over you, learn to tame it, become its master, not its slave. And be sure to look at life with a positive and good mood - this is the main condition for getting rid of the disease. Yes, and illness is not a reason to give up cosmetics, which, of course, will not cure, but will significantly improve the condition of your skin and slightly increase your self-esteem. Many cosmetic companies have special products, for example, for those suffering from rosacea - these are Rosaliac from La Roche-Posay, Roseliane from Uriage, Avene products, Apaisance from Lierac, Sensibio from Bioderma. All these products are well suited for skin affected by demodicosis.

And, of course, do not forget about precautions: if you have rosacea and demodicosis, it is not recommended to drink alcohol, in particular, red wine is absolutely contraindicated. In addition, you should refrain from hot drinks and liquids and, conversely, drink ice-cold drinks, which have a cooling and vasoconstrictor effect on the blood vessels. You cannot take hot baths, showers, steam your feet, or wash your face with hot water. You should avoid rich, hot, spicy foods, as well as tomatoes, spinach, eggplant, yeast, liver and some types of cheese, especially Parmesan. Tanning is also contraindicated, and daily year-round use of sunscreen with a high protection factor - UPF 25 or higher - is mandatory. It is also not recommended to take vasodilator drugs such as nicotinic acid and its derivatives, amyl nitrite, mithramycin and nifedipine.

We hope that the recommendations in this book will help you recover from skin diseases. You can write about treatment results and methods that are not included in the book at

Skin is an important human organ. It performs a protective function for the body and regulates body temperature. The direct connection of the skin with all internal organs cannot but affect its condition. Internal pathologies are often manifested by skin diseases.

Skin diseases are pathologies with characteristic violations of the integrity of the skin and functional abnormalities; they belong to the branch of medicine - dermatology. Environmental influences also affect the condition of human skin, which can cause dermatological diseases.

As a rule, skin diseases are not independent diseases and appear as a result of disruption of the functioning of internal organs.

Symptoms

Pathological processes are manifested by various rashes, inflammations, itching or peeling.

Skin diseases become noticeable almost from the first day, because they are characterized by pronounced symptoms:

• rash and itching;
• redness and other changes in skin pigmentation;
• peeling;
• the appearance of ulcers or erosions;
• acne;
• the presence of warts, papillomas;
• painful sensations.

These symptoms indicate the development of a skin disease or are evidence of allergies, internal diseases, or unfavorable ecology. Therefore, any manifestation requires a thorough examination by a dermatologist. Self-medication can cause complications.

Causes

The reasons can be completely different; they are divided into external and internal.

Among the external causes of skin diseases, the main ones include:

• climate – extreme cold or exposure to ultraviolet rays;
• injuries - abrasions, ruptures, cuts;
• infectious skin lesions - fungal, viral, bacterial;
• lack of body hygiene;
• consequences of stress and other disorders.

Internal reasons:

• diseases of the digestive system;
• endocrine system disorders;
• immune failures;
• blood diseases;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• allergic reactions;
• disturbance of intestinal microflora;
• avitaminosis.

The main cause of the development of skin diseases remains a disruption in the functioning of internal organs. The liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, intestines and spleen cannot process and remove all the toxins that form in the body.

In this case, toxins are removed by the skin and appear through the pores, for this reason dermatitis and dermatoses develop. It is assumed that psoriasis has the same etiology, but it is more of a genetic nature and indicates an immune failure.

An important factor in the development of skin disease is the aggressive reaction of immune cells to a particular irritant (allergy). Infection and fungi penetrate the skin and multiply, causing various skin inflammatory processes.

Dysbacteriosis is on a par with the important causes of skin diseases. Disturbed intestinal microflora disrupts digestion and interferes with the absorption of essential nutrients by the body.

To prescribe treatment, it is necessary to establish a diagnosis; for this, a number of measures are carried out:

• visual examination of the patient;
• laboratory tests of blood and urine;
• skin scraping.

Initially, symptomatic medications and medications aimed at eliminating the cause of skin pathologies are prescribed.

Signs and differences

Skin diseases can be infectious or non-infectious. These include dermatitis and dermatoses. The characteristic symptoms of these diseases are itching, peeling and discoloration of the skin.

Psoriasis also belongs to this group of skin diseases; they are not transmitted by contact; they are diseases of the immune system and require treatment with special medications.

Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis usually occurs in young children under one year of age and is characterized by rashes, itching and redness of the skin. The disease can be of varying intensity and is usually caused by an allergy to food or mixtures. For treatment, strict medications must be used to cleanse the body and improve digestion, as well as external remedies to eliminate rashes and itching of the skin.

Allergic dermatitis occurs more often in the adult population and is a consequence of a food irritant. The rash can appear in different places, the outbreak can be in one place, or rashes can appear over large areas. In addition to symptomatic drugs, an antihistamine is prescribed.

Seborrhea occurs due to a violation of sebum production, which contributes to the proliferation of a fungus that affects the epidermis. It differs in that it forms small scales and is localized mainly on the head, behind the ears, in the armpits, in the navel and between the shoulder blades on the back. An antifungal agent is used for treatment.

Dermatoses

Eczema is most often hereditary, caused by immune failure and is a chronic disease. Has periods of exacerbation and remission. The skin becomes inflamed in places, itches and burns. Eczema manifests itself as wet rashes, then the crusts dry out, and the exacerbation ends there. Eczema can be treated for a long time, but it is almost impossible to completely cure it.

Neurodermatitis is characterized by severe unbearable itching of skin areas that are covered with a rash. The person begins to get nervous, his sleep is disturbed and constant irritation follows. The skin dries in the affected areas and becomes rough, and pigment spots may appear.

This chronic disease is classified as a separate group; psoriasis is considered the most severe disease. Its periods of exacerbation are completely unpredictable, and the nature of its occurrence is not fully understood. It is believed that psoriasis develops after experiencing severe stress. Characteristic plaques are localized on the knees, elbows, head, soles and palms. They look like scales, under which the area of ​​​​the skin shines, and sometimes blood may appear. Psoriasis affects not only the skin, but also the nail plates, as well as joints, in this case we are talking about psoriatic arthritis.

Treatment of skin diseases

Treatment of skin diseases is carried out depending on symptoms, but it is always directed not only at external manifestations, but also at internal organs. Therapy is carried out with medications for oral administration and external agents to eliminate skin pathologies.

External preparations include hormonal and non-hormonal ones. These are mainly ointments containing glucocorticosteroids, their action is aimed at eliminating inflammation and reducing the reaction of immune cells. They quickly and effectively remove external symptoms, but they cannot be used constantly. This has a bad effect on the immune system and reduces the protective ability of the skin.

Therefore, alternative non-hormonal preparations based on active zinc and tar are used. They also relieve skin inflammation and relieve itching. In addition, these drugs protect damaged epidermis and promote tissue regeneration.

Today there are many remedies for the treatment of skin diseases, but they are not recommended to be used without consulting a doctor.

The treatment method and remedies depend on the etiology of the disease:

1. For allergic skin rashes, treatment is aimed at eliminating the allergen and cleansing the body; for this, absorbents are used. To stop the increased production of histamines, antihistamines are prescribed. Ointments are used externally to eliminate itching and inflammation of the skin.
2. If dermatitis is associated with a disruption in the functioning of internal organs, then medications are used to normalize their functioning. In addition, medications are needed to eliminate intoxication in the body.
3. In severe cases, the person may be hospitalized. In a hospital setting it is easier to carry out diagnostics and laboratory tests. Prescribing injections and IVs makes treatment at home impossible.
4. If the nature of the skin disease is fungal, then antifungal ointments and oral tablets are used. Treatment can take from 14 to 30 days.
5. If it is infectious, antibacterial therapy and drugs to strengthen the body are prescribed. Skin treatment is carried out with antiseptics and antimicrobial ointments.

Traditional medicine for skin diseases

Folk remedies are natural and do not cause side effects.

For skin diseases, traditional therapy is also used:

• For various eczema and lichens, lemon juice is recommended, it should be drunk according to the following scheme: for the first day, prepare juice from five lemons and drink it during the day, for the second - 10 lemons, when the juice of 25 lemons is drunk per day, the amount of citrus gradually decreases until 5, the symptoms will disappear.
• Garlic and honey are applied to the rash, covered with paper and secured overnight; the bandage must be changed in the morning. Grated carrots will have the same effect.
• Medicinal herbs are used to treat various dermatitis and other skin pathologies. A decoction of celandine can be used for lotions, and the string can be brewed for bathing.
• St. John's wort is infused with olive oil in a dark place for 14 days and lubricated on problem areas of the skin. You can also use cranberry juice.

• Sea buckthorn has a good effect in the treatment of eczema and other skin diseases. You can use sea buckthorn oil for external procedures and take the berries internally.
• It is recommended to treat psoriasis with tar mixed with birch ash.

When treating with folk remedies, it is necessary to take into account possible individual intolerance or allergic reactions to some component.