Understanding Eczema and Psoriasis

When doing a for ‘eczema’ or ‘psoriasis’, then you find thousands of links to different articles scattered across the web. But how do you narrow it down to just one website to help eliminate the confusion? You can visit the International Eczema Psoriasis Foundation for their help in identifying the particular skin disorder from which you may be suffering. It provides handy information on everything from dermatitis to treatments for the different skin diseases that afflict people each and every day.

The site for The International Eczema Psoriasis Foundation can be located at http://www.internationaleczema-psoriasisfoundation.org/. If you look to the left hand side of the screen, then you will see links for: dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, treatments and summary. Each link details different aspects of the different skin disorders commonly found. You will also have the opportunity to view pictures of each skin disorder and how it looks to the naked eye. It is incredibly easy to navigate and you should have no trouble finding the right information.

What is the reason for the pictures? It is to show that there are indeed differences between the varying skin conditions that afflict millions of people around the world. Dermatitis is not the same thing as psoriasis and it is important to note these differences. Yes, some of the symptoms and the appearance can mimic each other but there are distinct treatment options, such as for mild or severe psoriasis. The “treatments” link gives a long list of the different types of treatments that are available. There are some treatments that are universal to treat the symptoms of a skin disorder. If the time is taken to read about the different forms of treatment, then you can discuss the treatment options with your dermatologist