Psoriasis vs Eczema: How to Tell the Difference and Why It Matters
At a Glance Psoriasis and eczema can look similar at a glance, but their underlying immune pathways, typical locations, and associated conditions are meaningfully different. Psoriasis is driven by Th17/Th1 immune activity and produces thick, silvery-scaled plaques; eczema is driven by Th2 immune skewing and produces oozing, crusting, intensely itchy skin. The distinction matters for…