{"id":945,"date":"2026-07-20T09:05:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joaopatrocinio.pt\/services\/eczema-and-psoriasis\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T16:15:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T16:15:44","slug":"eczema-and-psoriasis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/joaopatrocinio.pt\/en\/services\/eczema-and-psoriasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Eczema and Psoriasis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eczema and Psoriasis<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>

Atopic eczema and psoriasis are chronic inflammatory skin diseases that can be effectively managed with proper diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

What are they?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) and psoriasis are chronic inflammatory skin diseases that can have a significant impact on quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Eczema<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Atopic eczema is characterised by changes in the skin barrier and an inflammatory response that leads to dry skin, severe itching and recurrent lesions. It often appears in childhood, but can persist or manifest for the first time in adulthood.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Psoriasis<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease that accelerates the renewal of skin cells, causing reddish and scaly plaques. In addition to the skin, it can affect the nails and joints, sometimes requiring a multidisciplinary approach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Both diseases show periods of improvement and worsening, but there are currently effective treatments capable of providing significant control of symptoms and disease activity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>