{"id":6112,"date":"2025-06-04T16:25:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T14:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clinicasanroman.com\/?p=6112"},"modified":"2025-06-04T16:26:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T14:26:02","slug":"eczema-and-psoriasis-on-feet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clinicasanroman.com\/en\/eczema-and-psoriasis-on-feet\/","title":{"rendered":"Eczema and Psoriasis on Feet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Eczema<\/strong> and psoriasis on the feet<\/strong> are two common dermatological conditions that, although they share some symptoms, require different clinical approaches. Both pathologies can cause significant discomfort, affect the patient’s quality of life and become complicated if not treated properly. At Cl\u00ednica San Rom\u00e1n we have specialists in clinical podiatry ready to help you identify and treat these skin diseases from a comprehensive approach. <\/p>\n\n

What is psoriasis?<\/h2>\n\n

Psoriasis<\/strong> is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease affecting the skin and, in some cases, the joints. It is characterized by the formation of reddened plaques covered with whitish or silvery scales. When it is located on the feet, we speak of palmoplantar psoriasis<\/em>, a variant that can be painful and make walking difficult. <\/p>\n\n

These plaques appear due to hyperproliferation of skin cells, which are renewed much faster than normal, causing accumulation of dead cells on the skin surface. Psoriasis has a genetic component and can be triggered or aggravated by stress, infections, skin lesions or certain medications. <\/p>\n\n

What is eczema?<\/h2>\n\n

Eczema<\/strong>, also known as dermatitis, is an inflammation of the skin that can be due to multiple factors: allergies, irritants, genetics or imbalances in the skin barrier. It affects people of all ages and can appear on different parts of the body, including the feet. <\/p>\n\n

On the feet, eczema usually manifests as redness, intense itching, dry skin, scaling, small blisters or painful cracks. There are different types, the most common being dyshidrotic eczema<\/em>, which commonly affects the palms and soles, with intense and repetitive outbreaks. <\/p>\n\n

Both conditions may appear similar at first glance, but there are key differences that the podiatric professionals at Cl\u00ednica San Rom\u00e1n evaluate in order to apply the most appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n\n

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How to differentiate eczema and psoriasis?<\/h2>\n\n

Although eczema<\/strong> and psoriasis<\/strong> may share symptoms such as redness, scaling and itching, there are clinical features that differentiate them:<\/p>\n\n