{"id":16283,"date":"2026-07-13T19:42:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T17:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nutriswitch.nl\/?page_id=16283"},"modified":"2026-07-13T20:07:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T18:07:15","slug":"eczema-psoriasis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nutriswitch.nl\/en\/orthomolecular-therapy-the-hague\/eczema-psoriasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Eczema and Psoriasis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Eczema and Psoriasis: Looking Beyond the Symptoms<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Eczema<\/span> and psoriasis<\/span> are among the most common chronic skin conditions. Itching, redness, dry skin, flaking and painful patches can have a significant impact on daily life. These symptoms affect not only physical comfort but also emotional well-being, as the skin plays an important role in confidence and self-esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although eczema and psoriasis are different conditions, they share one important characteristic: multiple factors often contribute to the development and persistence of symptoms. Alongside genetic predisposition, nutrition, gut health, immune function, stress, lifestyle and environmental influences may all play a role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At NutriSwitch, we look beyond the skin itself. We aim to identify the factors that may be contributing to your symptoms and develop a personalised treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. Orthomolecular therapy is a complementary approach and is not intended to replace conventional medical care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What Are Eczema and Psoriasis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eczema is a collective term for several inflammatory skin conditions. The skin barrier is often impaired, causing the skin to lose moisture more easily and become increasingly sensitive to external irritants. This may result in itching, redness, dry skin, blisters or painful cracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin condition in which skin cells renew themselves much faster than normal. This leads to thickened, red patches covered with silvery-white scales. In some people, the nails and joints may also be affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both conditions typically follow a pattern of flare-ups and periods of improvement. While genetics play an important role, they do not solely determine whether someone develops symptoms. It is often the interaction between genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors that influences how the condition progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Millions of people worldwide live with eczema<\/span> or psoriasis<\/span>. Atopic eczema is particularly common in children, whereas psoriasis often develops during early adulthood or later in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People living with eczema or psoriasis may experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n