Eczema and Psoriasis

Eczema and Psoriasis are both relatively common skin problems that can cause dry, itchy, scaly skin.

What is Eczema and Psoriasis

Eczema, also often known as atopic dermatitis, is a non-contagious, inflammatory, dry skin condition that causes swelling, dryness, rashes and itchiness of the skin. It can affect individuals from early infancy to old age

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Learn More About Eczema and Psoriasis

The condition varies from person to person and comes in many different forms. It is not contagious, so you cannot catch it from someone else. The most common form is atopic eczema (a genetic condition) and affects 1 in 10 adults in the UK. Psoriasis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease of the skin and nails, which causes pain and itchy, scaly patches on the skin. It occurs when the immune system causes skin cells to grow faster than usual, so dead cells build up on the surface of the skin. Both conditions cause irritation and often leave the skin unbearably itchy, so patients feel an overwhelming need to scratch. During flare-ups, the skin can be sore, red, cracked and even bleed. Alongside the painful physical symptoms, many sufferers experience related sleeplessness, anxiety, depression and other mental health problems.