Do you have dry, itchy skin that just doesn’t seem to get better, even after trying different creams and lotions? You may have eczema or psoriasis, which look very similar to one another. Your primary care doctor or a dermatologist (skin specialist) can help make a diagnosis. Fortunately, eczema and psoriasis share similar treatments. Once […]
Category: Skin Conditions
Psoriasis Management, Medications, and Treatment Options
If you’re living with itchy, dry plaques, rashes, or other uncomfortable psoriasis symptoms, you may be wondering what your treatment options are. While you can’t permanently cure psoriasis, there are several options available to help clear your skin and relieve your symptoms.1 Some treatment options used for psoriasis also work at relieving psoriatic arthritis (PsA) […]
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Clinical Trials for Psoriasis
Have you tried a few different treatments for your psoriasis, but they aren’t helping as much as you’d hope? If so, you might be interested in joining a clinical trial to try out new therapies.1 These large studies are always recruiting people with psoriasis to learn more about a new treatment’s safety and how well […]
What Is Psoriasis? Symptoms and Causes
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition caused by an overactive immune system that causes skin cells to grow and divide faster than normal.1 According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, there are five types of psoriasis — each is associated with different symptoms and can affect certain parts of the body.2 In this article, we’ll discuss […]
Clinical Trials for Eczema
Are you struggling to manage your eczema, even with the treatments prescribed by your primary care doctor or dermatologist? Are you interested in contributing to the advancement of medicine and science? If so, you might be interested in joining an eczema clinical trial. Before many eczema medications are approved, they must first go through intensive […]
Eczema: Management, Medications, & Treatment Options
Eczema is a skin condition caused by an overactive immune system that results in dry, itchy skin. Many people experience flares that lead to red, scaly patches on the skin.1 Your doctor or dermatologist may recommend different treatments to help target inflammation and clear your skin. Depending on how severe your symptoms are, you may […]
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What Is Eczema? Symptoms & Causes of Atopic Dermatitis and Other Eczema
Eczema refers to a group of inflammatory skin conditions. Doctors and researchers aren’t quite sure what causes eczema, but they believe it’s related to a combination of an overactive immune system and environmental and genetic factors. Eczema isn’t contagious and can’t be passed from one person to another.1 By learning about what causes eczema and […]
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