Eczema and psoriasis.
Clearer care between flares.

Eczema and psoriasis management is the long-term care of two common inflammatory skin conditions that tend to flare up and then settle. Neither can be cured, but treatment can help manage symptoms such as itch, dryness and scaly patches. Care usually combines a daily skin care routine, avoiding known triggers, treatment agreed with a GP or dermatologist, and regular reviews of how the skin and daily life are affected.

Care usually starts with regular moisturising and avoiding things that make symptoms worse. Depending on the type, severity and location, a clinician may add treatments applied to the skin, light therapy or medicines, and may refer to a dermatologist. Education on using treatments and recognising flares is part of care, and mental health support can be offered when living with the condition is hard.

A clinician examines the skin, scalp and nails and asks about history, triggers and how symptoms affect daily life. Dermatology teams may also use clinician-rated scores, such as the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) or the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI). Questionnaires such as the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) capture the impact on everyday life. Redness can be harder to see on brown or black skin.

Atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, often starts in babies and young children but can begin at any age, and for some people it continues into adulthood. Psoriasis can also start at any age and is more common in adults than in children. Care often begins with a GP or primary care clinician, with referral to a dermatologist where needed. Referral routes differ by country.

No, although they can look alike, and a clinician can tell them apart. Both are long-term inflammatory conditions that flare and settle, and neither is contagious. Atopic eczema involves changes in the skin barrier and causes very itchy, dry skin, often from childhood. In psoriasis, an overactive immune system makes skin cells build up too quickly, forming raised, scaly patches. Psoriasis can also affect the nails and joints.

Parts of eczema and psoriasis care can be supported remotely, including skin history questionnaires, photos taken at agreed times, quality-of-life questionnaires, education and some consultations by video where appropriate. A diagnosis usually needs an examination of the skin, scalp and nails, while skin samples and clinic-based light therapy take place in person. The care team decides which steps suit remote follow-up.

WeGuide brings photo requests, itch and sleep check-ins, questionnaires such as the DLQI, reminders and education into the journey your care team configures and reviews, with wearable sleep data where available. WeGuide is not for emergencies: signs of infected skin, such as weeping, yellow crusting, fever or clusters of painful blisters, or skin that suddenly becomes red and painful over large areas, need prompt care from your clinician or local emergency services.

After a review, the clinician and patient agree a treatment plan and skin care routine, with clear steps for managing flares. Follow-up looks at how treatment is working and how the condition affects daily life and mood, and psoriasis care includes regular checks for joint symptoms. WeGuide supports this stage with photo check-ins, reminders and patient education, as configured by the care team.

Contact WeGuide to discuss your dermatology or primary care service, patient population and existing workflow. Together, we can identify the skin history forms, photo schedule, quality-of-life questionnaires, patient education and any integrations needed to support your team. Your clinical team defines the monitoring protocol, severity assessment and all care decisions.

WeGuide pricing depends on the scope of your care pathway, configuration, integrations and support requirements, including optional modules such as telehealth. Contact our team to discuss your service and request a proposal. Consultation, treatment and other clinical fees are determined separately by the care provider.