If you have an itch that just won't leave you alone -- along with blotches of red on your skin, you probably have a chronic skin condition that needs attention. Dry, scaly and irritated skin can be due to a number of skin conditions. Two that can sometimes appear similar but are very different are psoriasis and eczema (atopic dermatitis). Both are skin conditions with similar symptoms but there are important differences in what causes them, their symptoms, and how they are treated and managed. It’s important to understand the differences between psoriasis and eczema so you can manage them...

  Psoriasis sufferers feel a special kind of dread around the holidays and it's called: The Holiday Photo The group selfies with your colleagues all gussied up for the office holiday party. The tag-football team photo with your family at Thanksgiving. The close-up of you and your significant other under the mistletoe. The surprise engagement and the photo of your hands as he slips a gorgeous ring on your finger. You have a default pose of course. Just the right angle that hides your current flare-up. But sometimes? The angle is so awkward it looks like you're being held hostage....

Living with Psoriasis It seems to come out of nowhere, the angry, red, inflamed eruption of psoriasis. You try to hide it, but all too often it can’t be covered or concealed, leaving you feeling like you want to retreat into seclusion. You watch the world go by, missing out on family events and the social activities you once loved – and long to rejoin. Living with psoriasis is difficult, particularly when you haven’t been able to get it under control. The embarrassment and discomfort both physically and mentally can drag you down leaving you feeling depressed and alone. It doesn’t...