Eczema

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Skin symptoms include redness, dryness, flaking, blistering, cracking and itching.

Dermatitis

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Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin commonly through contact with an allergen or substance.

Dry Itchy Skin

Dry Itchy Skin

Dry and itchy skin often appears randomly and unexplained and it's dryness that often causes the itching.

Psoriasis

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Variants of Psoriasis include plaque, pustular, guttate and flexural psoriasis.

Symptoms Of Psoriasis

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What are the signs and symptoms of Psoriasis?

The lesions vary in appearance with the type of psoriasis. About 80% of people living with psoriasis have plaque (plak) psoriasis, also called “psoriasis vulgaris.” Plaque psoriasis causes patches of thick, scaly skin that may be white, silvery, or red. Called plaques (plax), these patches can develop anywhere on the skin.

The most common areas to find plaques are the elbows, knees, lower back, and scalp.Psoriasis also can affect the nails. About 50% of people who develop psoriasis see changes in their fingernails and/or toenails. If the nails begin to pull away from the nail bed or develop pitting, ridges, or a yellowish-orange colour, this could be a sign of psoriatic (sore-EE-at-ic) arthritis.

Without treatment, psoriatic arthritis can progress and become debilitating. It is important to see a dermatologist if nail changes begin or joint pain develops. Early treatment can prevent joint deterioration.