Eczema and psoriasis have very similar symptoms, but there are key differences that set them apart from one another. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes skin cells to grow too fast, while eczema is usually caused by a combination of environmental factors and genetics.
With psoriasis, the rapid growth of skin cells causes the skin to thicken, resulting in raised, dry patches. Eczema patches, on the other hand,are usually far itchier than psoriasis and may even ooze when scratched.