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Psoriasis & eczema

Psoriasis and eczema can sometimes present similarly with itching and redness, however their underlying causes and triggers are unique. Both topical steroids and emollients have a role in managing both conditions.

Dr. Keegan Duchicelareviewed this

Family Medicine 14 years experience

Is a type of:Skin conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Symptoms

Itching or burning

Dry or cracking skin

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I got psoriasis & eczema, how do I treat it?

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A 45-year-old female asked:

Dry face 10 yrs, no other symptoms so not psoriasis/eczema. Use Baking soda exfoliation, no other products. Want Retin-A 4 wrinkles. Advisable?

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Do I have psoriasis, eczema, or something else? Is there any at-home treatments? I have a very itchy, red, bumpy rash behind both of my ears. It has showed up a couple days ago, around sunday, and i cannot afford a doctor right now to have it looked at. I

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A 35-year-old female asked:

No rash. No hives. Itch so deep in hands and feet. Only at night. Extreme heat and extreme cold relieves it. no psoriasis eczema or allergy. Help me?

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A 35-year-old female asked:

35 y.O. Female, I have rf of 97 and high esr, constant extreme fatigue, pain in joints, psoriasis/eczema on hands and scalp. What could this mean?

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Can psoriasis n eczema occur together ?

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Is it possible to have psoriasis and eczema both?

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What is the difference between psoriasis and eczema?

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