Are you one of the many people struggling to find a solution to bumpy, itchy, red skin? The first step is a correct diagnosis. Your team of skin experts at New York Skin & Vein Center specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of skin conditions, including psoriasis and eczema. While the symptoms of these conditions may sound similar, they have different causes and treatments.
If you experience chronic skin symptoms that never go away or keep coming back, getting the correct diagnosis can be a challenge. Many skin conditions have similar symptoms. However, eczema (atopic dermatitis) and psoriasis are two of the most common and are easy to confuse. Both can lead to red, itchy skin that can interfere with many daily activities, and both run in families. A correct diagnosis will allow us to provide the best treatments.
One of the biggest differences between these conditions is their cause. They both involve your immune system. In psoriasis, chronic inflammation occurs and causes skin cells to divide too rapidly and pile up on the surface. Eczema occurs when your skin’s natural barrier does not prevent allergens or irritants from getting through, triggering an immune response. Both also have a strong genetic component.
Other major differences include:
The first step is to schedule an in-person consultation with one of our highly trained providers at New York Skin & Vein Center located in Oneonta, NY, serving the surrounding New York City areas with additional offices in Norwich, Binghamton, and Cobleskill.
Simply fill out the form on this page and we will reach out to you promptly to schedule your appointment. Your journey to a healthier, happier you can start today.
After diagnosis, your treatment team will develop a plan to address your condition. The first steps often include lifestyle changes, including the identification and removal of irritants and allergens. Topical creams and lotions are often used since they are safe and can provide relief for some people.
If other methods are not successful, your skin specialist may recommend medication. New medications for psoriasis and eczema work in different ways to control the immune system reactions that cause them. While they may cause side effects, they work very well for many people.
Changes to your treatment routine may take time to show up on your skin. We will usually evaluate a treatment’s effectiveness over time to see how much your skin improves. Medications, which work at the level of the immune system, will often show results within two to four weeks, although it can take longer. Most people are able to achieve significant improvements with the correct treatment plan.
*Individual Results May Vary
To schedule your in-person psoriasis or eczema consultation, call New York Skin & Vein Center at (607) 431-2525 or simply fill out the form on this page. We look forward to working with you.
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