Nummulair Eczeem of Psoriasis - Wat is het Verschil?

Prognosis

Nummular dermatitis often follows a chronic course characterized by relapses and remissions over months to years.

Because of the impaired skin barrier, lesional skin may become secondarily infected, staphylococcus aureus is the most commonly implicated pathogen. Impetiginized lesions can display purulent ooze and thicker golden crusting than noninfected lesions. A bacterial swab should be performed for culture and sensitivities. Based on local antimicrobial resistance patterns, doxycycline or another antistaphylococcal antibiotic may be selected initially, further treatment can be tailored according to the resultant sensitivities. As with any inflammatory condition of the skin, there may be postinflammatory dyspigmentation of the skin, including erythema, hypo-, or hyperpigmentation.

Treating discoid eczema

Discoid eczema is usually a long-term problem, but medicines are available to help relieve the symptoms and keep the condition under control.

• emollients – moisturisers applied to the skin to stop it becoming dry
• topical corticosteroids – ointments and creams containing a steroid that are applied to the skin and may relieve severe symptoms
• antihistamines – medicines that can reduce itching

There are also things you can do yourself to help, such as avoiding all the irritating chemicals in soaps, detergents, bubble baths and shower gels.

Additional medicine can be prescribed if your eczema is infected or particularly severe.

Occasionally, areas of skin affected by discoid eczema can be left permanently discoloured after the condition has cleared up.

Zo zie je het verschil tussen psoriasis en eczeem

Natuurlijk zijn eczeem en psoriasis niet hetzelfde, maar toch kunnen ze op eerste oogopslag nogal op elkaar lijken. Het is echter belangrijk om te weten wat je huid écht plaagt zodat je de huidaandoening op jouw gezicht en/of lichaam ook doeltreffend kunt aanpakken. Nu, het zijn beide chronische huidproblemen die van tijd tot tijd kunnen opvlammen en verergeren. De kenmerken ervan kunnen verwarrend zijn, want zowel eczeem als psoriasis veroorzaken rode, schilferige plekken op de huid. Voor het ongetrainde oog is het lastig ze uit elkaar te houden. Lees hier hoe je erachter komt met welke huidaandoening, psoriasis of eczeem, jij daadwerkelijk te maken hebt. Laat een dermatoloog dit vervolgens liefst ook bevestigen. Zo kun je jouw uitslag zo goed mogelijk behandelen.

Causes of discoid eczema

The cause of discoid eczema is unknown, although it may happen as a result of having particularly dry skin.

Some people with discoid eczema also have a history of atopic eczema, which often happens in people who are prone to asthma and hay fever. However, unlike atopic eczema, discoid eczema does not seem to run in families.

Other possible triggers

An outbreak of discoid eczema may sometimes be triggered by a minor skin injury, such as an insect bite or a burn.

Some medicines have been linked to discoid eczema. You should not stop taking any prescribed medicine without talking to the doctor who prescribed it for you.

Dry environments and cold climates can make discoid eczema worse, and sunny or damp (humid) environments may make your symptoms better.