Psoriasis and eczema in adults: our care and anti-itching tips

Why is eczema and psoriasis itchy? 

As you know, the urge to scratch is never pleasant. It can catch us at the worst possible moment and end up occupying all our thoughts! This can greatly affect our quality of life. When it comes to eczema and psoriasis, do you know where the urge to scratch comes from? There are many reasons. You may be experiencing inflammation during a flare-up. But it could also be that your skin is dry, or even that you've found yourself in an unexpected situation: anxiety, stressful events, etc. can trigger the onset of.. It's a vicious circle: the more you scratch, the more you want to scratch. That’s why it’s important to act on these different areas to regain some comfort. 

Hydration first

The key to fighting itching is moisturising. Why? Simply because this not only calms, but also prevents itching. And there’s no shortage of solutions. First, emollient skin care products can be used to moisturise your skin. Ideally, emollients should be applied once or twice a day. Little tip: always have a tube handy in your bag or in your office drawer.

You can also include thermal spring water in your treatment. A few generous sprays and the application of soaked compresses will help soothe your skin. Bonus tip: the cold anaesthetizes the itch.