Psoriasis is a non-contagious chronic skin disorder characterized by abnormal cell growth.
Normal skin cells mature in 28 to 30 days, but with psoriasis, cells move from formation to the top of the skin in three to four days. Eczema is a more superficial inflammation, mainly of outer skin layers. However, many symptoms appear similar to psoriasis, such as red rash, itching and scaling. Since there is no cure for psoriasis or eczema, the goal in treatment is to ease discomfort, reduce inflammation and slow the rapid psoriasis cell division. Many treatments exist such as cortisone, steroids, but they must be prescribed by a doctor.