Eczema vs psoriasis treatment
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The prescription that your dermatologist has prescribed is the suitable treatment for eczema. Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.
Also avoid harsh soaps and detergents, In addition to avoiding soap, other products that may dry the skin such as powders or perfume should also be avoided. U.S.
I have mild psoriasis that I have been treating for 30-years and assumed that the treatment would be a tar-based creme. This usually quieted the problem down and it seemed to heal. I was undergoing a physical exam at the VA and the nurse-practicioner diagnosed the problem as a fungus and to use Lotrimin or Clotrimazol cream. I tried Clotrimazol 1% and got the same results that I got with the Tar-based product. Once the rash develops, it just gets worse, even though I am using Clotrimazol.
The most causes for the dry patch are Eczema and Psoriasis. Eczema is one condition where the hands get cracked. In this disorder contact with triggering factors like soaps, cosmetics, jewelry, clothing, and detergents causes symptoms. Sometimes sweat, changes in temperature and psychological stress are known to trigger these episodes. Psoriasis is an auto immune disorder that can cause dry cracked hands. Genetic and immunologic theories have been predicted as causes for psoriasis.
i figured i would use some monostat cream on it in case it was a yeast infection. 3 days into the treatment i noticed an irritation on the underside of my penis below the glans. this one did itch ever so slightly. i continued to use the yeast infection cream on it but every time i was done taking a shower it would just dry right out again. the iritation on the head went away totally after about 5 days, but the monostat seems to not have any effect on the irritation on the underside.
While it is antihistaminics, topical and oral steroids for eczema and antifungal for fungal infection, the treatment of psoriasis that have been approved by FDA are adalimumab and Xtrac Velocity excimer laser system. Apart from that, topical medications like emollients, creams containing coal tar, dithranol, corticosteroids, fluocinonide, vitamin D3 analogues and retinoids have been routinely used.
So before using any treatment it is advisable to consult a dermatologist.
I hope it helps.
Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema. To confirm the diagnosis please get an examination done from a dermatologist as treatment is different for all.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Skin rapidly accumulates at these sites and takes on a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees. In contrast to eczema, psoriasis is more likely to be found on the extensor aspect of the joint." - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psoriasis
There may be many causes which may appear to aggravate psoriasis - stress, alcohol and smoking are some of these.
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You might be suffering from scalp (seborrheic) dermatitis or scalp eczema or scalp psoriasis. The exact diagnosis depends on clinical examination.
Seborrheic dermatitis presents as dry skin on the scalp, which flakes off (dandruff). The skin on the face, behind the ears, eyelids, nose and chest may also be affected.
Symptoms of scalp eczema may include greasy yellowish scales that may turn flake off along intensely itchy and inflamed red scalp.
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From the symptoms it looks like eczema or it can be a fungal infection rather than psoriasis. Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin problem that causes skin cells to grow too quickly, resulting in thick, white, silvery, or red patches of skin.
I suggest you to get it seen from a dermatologist because treatment is entirely different for eczema and fungal infections.
I have been getting painful bumps. First on my Ears, then my hands and then my feet, some are larger, others smaller, initially it was thought that there were cysts on my ears but that was later ruled out by a physician. They are red in color ,they itch, sometimes burn, cause me pain and swelling as well as. Heat seems to increase the pain and swelling but oddly cold relieves the pain and swelling.
Persistent, red, itchy, partially scaly scrotal patches, non-reactive on anti-fungal cream point towards several skin diseases including psoriasis, lichen planus and eczema. Your dermatologist will evaluate your condition clinically, and, most likely, perform biopsy to establish final diagnosis.
Just for your information, the first line of treatment in all three disorders named above (when localized) is a short-term topical therapy with corticosteroid preparations.
Your issue may not be psoriasis. You want to get the correct diagnosis and treatment. You also want to be sure that the skin problems are not a manifestation of a deeper systemic immune problem. You can get a lot of skin issues with immune diseases so you need to be sure that you do not have one of the other immune disorders as the cause of the skin issue. So seeing a dermatologist ASAP is important.
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Apart from allergies and contact dermatitis, other possibilities are of eczema and psoriasis skin. Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin problem that causes skin cells to grow too quickly, resulting in thick, white, silvery, or red patches of skin. It is thought that psoriasis occurs when the immune system overreacts, causing inflammation and flaking of skin. To confirm the diagnosis, you should get a biopsy skin done. This will rule out eczema or psoriasis and confirm the diagnosis.
Hi, I just noticed these bumps really maybe about a week ago, but I do think that I've had this condition before while growing up, but just never took notice to it. Does anyone have any idea what this is? I thought it might be eczema or psoriasis but in the pictures I've found of those the skin tends to be dry while my skin is still soft.
First possibility is of eczema, second is of rosacea face, third is of psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune disease and causes red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. Eczema is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash).Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema.
My sincere advice is to consult a dermatologist and get a biopsy skin done to confirm the diagnosis.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema. Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin problem that causes skin cells to grow too quickly, resulting in thick, white, silvery, or red patches of skin. It is useful to apply a hand cream that offers barrier protection and moisturizing effect. Try to limit exposure of cold and wind to the hand. For exact diagnosis and treatment see a dermatologist. Hope it helps.
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Bad odor is mostly of sweat which may be seen in anxiety, obesity, allergies, eczema, psoriasis, synthetic fibers and warm temperatures. It is also seen in excessive sweating or hyperhydrosis. Hyperhydrosis may be primary (without known cause and usually starts during childhood or adolescence and persists all life) or secondary (as part of an underlying condition like Hyperthyroidism or similar endocrine diseases and dermatological conditions like eczema, psoriasis).
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Without examination confirming a diagnosis is very tough but the various possibilities are contact dermatitis,sweat dermatitis,eczema,psoriasis and Lichen sclerosis and balanitis xerotica obliterans.It doesn’t sound like herpes.
Eczema is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash) and can cause dryness of the skin and rashes.Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema. Lichen sclerosis appears as white,dry plaques on the glans, foreskin or shaft of the penis.
It can be due to environmental changes like sun or cold overexposure, skin trauma, overuse of steroids, acne rosacea or venous hypertension. Sclerotherapy and laser treatment are the two main treatment options. Please discuss these treatment options with your dermatologist and get it evaluated.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
I am requesting this post be moved to the dermatology forum but I do have an answer for you. My husband has these same spots, and they do itch in winter and sometimes summer also. The spots are called Tinea versicolor. Tinea versicolor in aggravated in humid locations, most often winter because we wear warmer clothes that hold in moisture. In summer, because it is hot and humid outside, which promotes the increase of itching. The Tenia is a fungus, which is not contagious.
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