The exact cause of atopic dermatitis (eczema) is unknown. Healthy skin helps retain moisture and protects you from bacteria, irritants and allergens. Eczema is likely related to a mix of factors:1  Dry, irritable skin, which reduces the skin's ability to be an effective barrier.2  A gene variation that affects the skin's barrier function.ealthy skin helps retain moisture and protects you from bacteria, irritants and allergens. Eczema is likely related to a mix of factors: 1  Dry, irritable skin, which reduces the skin's ability to be an effective barrier. 2  A gene variation that affects the skin's barrier function.
Psoriasis of the Liver Stages. 1  When at all possible, treat psoriasis symptoms and complications with natural, low side effect methods. 2  Any treatment that harms another organ while trying to help another must be contemplated to see if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) scaling disease of the skin, which affects 2% â 3% of the UK population. It appears as red, raised scaly patches known as plaques. Any part of the skin surface may be involved, but the plaques most commonly appear on the elbows, knees and scalp. It can be itchy, but is not usually painful. Nail changes are present in 50% of people and 10% to 20% of people will develop psoriatic arthritis.