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.
Knowledge center. Psoriasis is a dry, scaly skin disorder. Doctors believe that it is genetic and is caused by the immune system being mistakenly triggered, resulting in skin cells being produced too quickly. Normally, skin cells take about 21-28 days to replace themselves. However, in patients with psoriasis they take around 2-6 days.