{"id":16663,"date":"2020-11-09T13:53:09","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T18:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=16663"},"modified":"2022-02-01T14:22:03","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T19:22:03","slug":"psoriasis-vs-eczema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/psoriasis-vs-eczema\/","title":{"rendered":"Psoriasis vs. eczema: Can you treat them the same way?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Psoriasis vs. eczema causes<\/a> | Prevalence<\/a> | Symptoms<\/a> | Diagnosis<\/a> | Treatments<\/a> | Risk factors<\/a> | Prevention<\/a> | When to see a doctor<\/a> | FAQs<\/a> | Resources<\/a><\/p>\n

Psoriasis and eczema are two common skin conditions that affect millions of people in the United States and around the world. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes dry, itchy, and thick patches of skin. Eczema is a chronic skin condition that causes red, itchy, and dry rashes on the skin. Let\u2019s take a look at the difference between the two conditions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Psoriasis<\/span><\/h3>\n

Psoriasis is caused by an overactive immune system that speeds up skin cell growth. It\u2019s considered an autoimmune disease, but doctors and researchers aren\u2019t sure what causes the immune system to become dysfunctional. For those with psoriasis, their skin cells will shed at a much quicker rate than the average person, and those skin cells will build up on the surface of the skin and cause psoriasis plaques.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eczema<\/span><\/h3>\n

Eczema is caused by triggers that produce inflammation in the body. Once the body is exposed either internally or externally to a trigger, the immune system overreacts and skin can become painful, dry, itchy, or red. Eczema triggers may include things like cold weather, food allergies, fragrances, stress, and dry skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some <\/span>research<\/span><\/a> suggests that eczema may be caused by a gene mutation of the gene that makes filaggrin. Filaggrin is a protein that\u2019s responsible for maintaining a protective barrier on the surface of the skin, and if it isn\u2019t created properly the skin can let in bacteria and viruses. A deficiency in filaggrin can also cause moisture to escape, leading to dry skin symptoms often seen in those with eczema.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Psoriasis vs. eczema causes<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Psoriasis<\/b><\/td>\nEczema<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Autoimmune disease<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Skin cells shed quicker than normal<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dead skin cells build up on the surface of the skin, causing psoriasis plaques\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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