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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is skin condition that is said to be a lifelong immune mediated disease. There is no complete cure for psoriasis yet but there are a few techniques to control the symptoms. It occurs when the immune system mistakes normal skin cell for a pathogen. Thus, it sends out the wrong signal which causes the overproduction of skin cells. This isn’t a contagious disease. It is usually notice by scaly patches on the skin and excessive itchiness in the affected areas.

Dermatitis

Skin inflammation is known as dermatitis. But it takes place in a range of alignments. The early stages are noticed by red itchy skin and the advanced stages can be noticed by blisters that ooze fluid and scaly skin. There may be many factors that cause skin irritation, so consulting a dermatologist is the best thing to do.