Question
Eczema is much more common in childhood compared with psoriasis. The inner elbow area or flexural area is also a more common site for atopic eczema. Psoriasis tends to affect more the extensors of the elbow and the onset is often in the later teens and twenties, although it can also occur in childhood.
The diagnosis of psoriasis and eczema is usually made clinically. If you have any doubts, you can visit your doctor or dermatologist, who can give you a proper assessment of the rash.
It appears that you are experiencing eczema that is not responding to your moisturiser regime. These are a couple of steps you can try to improve your condition: 1. Emollients You can consider using a water-based one like Cetaphil as the base moisturiser, and then add on a protective oil-based moisturizer like paraffin. This is particularly important for cold, dry climates. 2. Exfoliation A very gently done exfoliation with a sponge can help remove the keratinised layer of skin, and improve the moisturising effect of the emollients. Don’t overdo it. Once a week is safe. 3.
Common causes of recurrent rashes include hives or urticaria. Theses rashes usually appear and lasts for minutes to hours before they resolves. Urticaria is generally classified as acute or chronic urticaria based on the duration of the rash. If it is less than 6 weeks duration, it is acute urticaria and if is recurrent beyond 6 weeks, it is considered chronic urticaria. There are many potential triggers of acute urticaria. These can include food, viral infections, and physical factors like temperature changes and pressure. Urticaria usually responds well to oral antihistamine treatment.
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