26/09/2026
🌿 Eczema vs Psoriasis — Know the Difference
Both eczema and psoriasis can cause redness, itching and irritated skin, but they are different conditions and may require different approaches to management.
🔴 Eczema
🧴 Dry, rough or cracked skin
🔥 Red, inflamed and often very itchy patches
💧 May ooze or crust during flare-ups
📍 Commonly affects the hands, face, neck and skin folds
🟣 Psoriasis
🧩 Thick, well-defined raised patches
⚪ Characteristic silvery scaling may occur
📍 Often affects elbows, knees, scalp and lower back
💅 Can also involve the nails
💚 What Can Help?
🧴 Regular moisturizing can support the skin barrier
🚫 Avoid known triggers and harsh products
👩⚕️ Doctor-recommended treatments may be needed
🔍 Proper diagnosis is important because similar-looking rashes can have different causes.
⚠️ See a dermatologist if:
🔸 Symptoms are persistent or worsening
🔸 There is severe itching or pain
🔸 You notice spreading or infected-looking areas
🔸 Nail changes develop
🔸 Your current treatment isn't helping
🌿 Don't self-treat every rash the same way. Get the right diagnosis and the right care.
Dr. Anam Javed
Skin & Aesthetic Clinic
📍 Executive Complex, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad
📞 Call / WhatsApp: +92 314 5325939
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