{"id":6770,"date":"2025-09-05T16:37:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T16:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ambula.pt\/blog\/sem-categoria\/eczema-vs-psoriasis-learn-how-to-tell-the-difference-between-these-skin-diseases\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T10:19:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T10:19:50","slug":"eczema-vs-psoriasis-learn-how-to-tell-the-difference-between-these-skin-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ambula.pt\/en\/blog\/health\/eczema-vs-psoriasis-learn-how-to-tell-the-difference-between-these-skin-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"Eczema vs psoriasis: learn how to tell the difference between these skin diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6770\" class=\"elementor elementor-6770 elementor-6718\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85894e0 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"85894e0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9ea25f exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a9ea25f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cfbce5 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0cfbce5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Eczema and psoriasis are chronic skin diseases that may seem similar, both causing redness, itching and skin lesions, but they arise from different causes, require different treatments and affect specific areas of the body.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>It&#8217;s important to note that none of these diseases are contagious or develop due to poor hygiene.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Throughout the article, we&#8217;ll help you understand the differences between these two conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-864bc02 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"864bc02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e770ab4 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e770ab4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-423e5bd exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"423e5bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key points of the article<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58e274d exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58e274d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Differences between eczema and psoriasis: causes, symptoms and affected areas<\/li><li>Types of eczema and main aggravating factors<\/li><li>How to identify and treat psoriasis<\/li><li>Daily care and ways to prevent outbreaks<\/li><li>Treatments available: from hydration to immune therapies<\/li><li>Real testimonies from people living with these diseases<\/li><li>When you should see a dermatologist.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b43255f exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b43255f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is eczema?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3778a4a exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3778a4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To put it in context, eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) is an inflammation that causes dryness, irritation and a lot of itching, appearing in alternating periods of flare-ups and remissions. It is one of the most common skin conditions, especially in babies and children, but can appear in adulthood. <\/p><p> <\/p><p><strong>There are two types of eczema:<\/strong><\/p><p> <\/p><p data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"75\"><strong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"73\">1. Atopic Dermatitis<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"240\"><li data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"109\"><p data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"109\"><strong>Cause:<\/strong> genetic \/ immunological<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"138\"><p data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"138\"><strong>Usual age:<\/strong> childhood<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"175\"><p data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"175\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> folds, face, hands<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"196\"><p data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"196\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> chronic<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"240\"><p data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"240\"><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong> itching, redness, dryness<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"272\"><strong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"270\">2. Contact dermatitis<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"492\"><li data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"326\"><p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"326\"><strong>Cause:<\/strong> external substance (allergen or irritant)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"361\"><p data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"361\"><strong>Usual age:<\/strong> any age<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"402\"><p data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"402\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> direct contact area<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"449\"><p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"449\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> transitory (if the agent is avoided)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"492\"><p data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"492\"><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong> redness, blisters, itching<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfeddd3 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cfeddd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Causes of eczema<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-760985f exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"760985f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These causes are not entirely known, but involve various genetic and immunological factors as well as certain environments. People with eczema have a more fragile skin barrier, which makes it easier for allergens to enter and there are some factors that facilitate its appearance. <\/p><p> <\/p><p><strong>Common factors:  <\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Allergies (dust mites, pollen, food)<\/li><li>Cold and dry weather Stress<\/li><li>Synthetic clothes or aggressive detergents<\/li><li>Genetics.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bba4e7a exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bba4e7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Symptoms of eczema<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ba198e exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ba198e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Redness and dryness of the skin<\/li><li>Intense and persistent itching<\/li><li>Cracks and scabs<\/li><li>Injuries located in the folds of the body (elbows, knees, neck).<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3970ca exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a3970ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Symptoms of eczema<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d656ae exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d656ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The most important step is to deeply moisturize your skin to reduce inflammation. However, in more serious cases, medication may be necessary. <\/p><p> <\/p><p><strong>Examples of treatment:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Emollients and moisturizing creams<\/li><li>Topical corticosteroids<\/li><li>Antihistamines (to relieve itching)<\/li><li>Avoid triggering factors<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f8aa0b exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f8aa0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Prevention of eczema<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-762b626 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"762b626\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In order to prevent eczema outbreaks:<\/p><ul><li>Follow the treatment plan recommended by your dermatologist<\/li><li>Avoid scratching the affected areas to avoid aggravating the lesions<\/li><li>In colder weather, protect your hands with gloves<\/li><li>Use gentle products and dry the skin with light touches, without rubbing<\/li><li>Moisturize your skin several times a day (especially after showering)<\/li><li>Prefer showers with lukewarm water<\/li><li>Drink water throughout the day to keep your skin hydrated from the inside<\/li><li>Wear clothes made of cotton or natural, breathable fabrics<\/li><li>Avoid sudden changes in temperature and contact with irritating substances Reduce stress with activities such as walking, meditation or yoga.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bf0f1c exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4bf0f1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Testimonials from people living with eczema<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-409ba1a exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"409ba1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&#8220;<em>We feel sorry for ourselves, it&#8217;s inevitable. Although, at the same time, we also feel particularly strong for being able to deal with something like this and overcome it every time.<\/em>&#8221; &#8211; <strong>Ana Paula Correia<\/strong><\/p><p> <\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saberviver.pt\/bem-estar\/saude\/dermatite-atopica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the full article &#8211; taken from &#8220;Saberviver&#8221;<\/a><\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>&#8220;<em>I don&#8217;t know what the future holds, but I have hope<\/em>.&#8221; &#8211; <strong>T\u00e2nia Fernandes<\/strong> (about her 2-year-old son, Lucas)<\/p><p> <\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/activa.pt\/saude\/2023-09-14-dermatite-atopica-o-testemunho-de-uma-mae-que-luta-para-melhorar-a-qualidade-de-vida-do-filho\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the full article &#8211; taken from &#8220;Activa&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79e780e exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"79e780e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f948a49 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f948a49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is psoriasis?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dae2894 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dae2894\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Psoriasis is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease in which the immune system accelerates the production of skin cells. This process causes the appearance of thick, reddish plaques covered in whitish scales. <\/p><p> <\/p><p>In Portugal, <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noticiasaominuto.com\/lifestyle\/1861975\/existem-seguramente-mais-de-200-mil-doentes-com-psoriase-em-portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">it is estimated that there are more than 200,000 people with psoriasis<\/a>\n<\/strong>according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/psoportugal.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portuguese Psoriasis Association<\/a>. Globally, the disease affects more than 125 million people, with around 14 million in Europe, according to international estimates. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d78e12 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5d78e12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d2da49 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d2da49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Causes of psoriasis<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f92524 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f92524\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The most likely cause of psoriasis is genetic and immunological factors. It is not contagious, but can be triggered or aggravated by external factors. <\/p><p> <\/p><p><strong>Common factors:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Physical or emotional stress<\/li><li>Infections (e.g. tonsillitis) Certain medications (such as beta-blockers)<\/li><li>Skin lesions (Koebner effect).<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77cb797 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77cb797\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Symptoms of psoriasis<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d43f005 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d43f005\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Red plates with white or silver scales<\/li><li>Thick, well-defined lesions<\/li><li>May affect nails (changes in color and texture)<\/li><li>Joint pain or stiffness (in cases of arthritic psoriasis).<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58db239 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58db239\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Psoriasis treatment<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c71e9dc exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c71e9dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Psoriasis treatment aims to: reduce inflammation, slow down cell renewal and relieve symptoms.<\/p><p> <\/p><p><strong>Common treatments:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Creams with corticosteroids or calcipotriol<\/li><li>Phototherapy (controlled UV light)<\/li><li>Immunomodulatory drugs (in moderate to severe cases)<\/li><li>Moisturizing and moderate sun exposure.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e05bc57 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e05bc57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Psoriasis treatment<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe5ce5c exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe5ce5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To prevent outbreaks of psoriasis, you should:<\/p><p> <\/p><ul><li>Control stress Moisturize your skin daily<\/li><li>Avoid skin lesions<\/li><li>Moderate alcohol intake and don&#8217;t smoke<\/li><li>Be careful with certain medications<\/li><li>Controlled exposure to the sun<\/li><li>Eat a balanced diet.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21eba7d exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21eba7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Testimony from someone living with psoriasis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1f9f78 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1f9f78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>&#8220;We go through various phases in terms of accepting the disease and I think I&#8217;ve been in the acceptance phase for a while now.&#8221;<\/em> &#8211; <strong>Rita Felgueiras, 37<\/strong><\/p><p> <\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/natuapele.sabado.pt\/rita.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the full testimonial &#8211; &#8220;In your skin&#8221;<\/a><\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>&#8220;<em>I don&#8217;t know if I&#8217;m bothered, if I&#8217;m sad&#8230; but I wish I wasn&#8217;t.<\/em>&#8221; &#8211; <strong>Lu\u00eds Carmo, 46<\/strong><\/p><p> <\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/natuapele.sabado.pt\/luis.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about her story &#8211; &#8220;In your skin&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-138ec17 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"138ec17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-181a322 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"181a322\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Eczema vs Psoriasis: What are the main differences?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9a1614 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9a1614\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Although they share symptoms such as itching and redness, eczema and psoriasis have some differences:<\/p><p> <\/p><ul><li> <strong> Appearance of the lesions:<\/strong> psoriasis has thick plaques with scales, while eczema presents as inflamed, dry and itchy skin<\/li><li><strong>Location:<\/strong> eczema tends to appear in the folds of the body, while psoriasis affects exposed areas such as the knees, elbows and scalp<\/li><li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> eczema is more associated with allergies and sensitivities; psoriasis is an autoimmune disease.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p>Analyzing and being aware of these differences makes it easier to identify the problem and start the right treatment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cc0444 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4cc0444\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6653d84 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6653d84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When should you see a dermatologist?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba7aa27 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba7aa27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It&#8217;s best to see a dermatologist if you notice skin lesions that won&#8217;t go away, persistent itching or discomfort. Being followed up by a professional will help you to be diagnosed correctly and receive the most appropriate treatment. <\/p><p> <\/p><p><strong>  Seek medical help if:<\/strong><\/p><p> <\/p><ul><li>Symptoms interfere with your sleep or daily activities<\/li><li>Lesions spread or worsen rapidly<\/li><li>The usual treatments aren&#8217;t working You feel pain or signs of infection.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p>Whether it&#8217;s eczema or psoriasis, these inflammatory skin conditions can affect comfort and self-esteem. However, with the right diagnosis, medical monitoring and daily care, it is possible to control symptoms and significantly improve quality of life. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-630da27 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"630da27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30a123b exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30a123b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Important links on this subject:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b528239 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b528239\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rcbkfXvIk_s&amp;t=76s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Zocca Dermatologist: Atopic dermatitis <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eau-thermale-avene.pt\/a-sua-pele\/eczema-eczema-atopico-psoriase\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eau thermale &#8211; Avene<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuf.pt\/saude-a-z\/eczema\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CUF &#8211; Eczema<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/psoportugal.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PSO Portugal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pierrefabreeczemafoundation.org\/pt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pierre Fabr\u00e9 &#8211; Eczema Association<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-168aea2 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"168aea2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78b2f26 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78b2f26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>The content of this blog is 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