Eczema of the scalp is a very common problem, and the associated itchiness can drive you mad.

Itching and eczema. They seem to go hand in hand, but it’s not just an itch. It’s an unbearable itch that you just have to scratch…and scratch…and scratch.

We all know what it is like to itch but do you really understand why you itch. The process of itching is a very complicated one.

Definition: Itching is a subjective sensation controlled and affected by a complex of psychological, neural and biochemical factors.

Always had a tendency to dry skin?  Recently noticed irritating, red patches that itch?  Suspect it may be eczema? If this is you the first thing you need to do is consult a doctor.  Rashes need to be diagnosed properly before they are treated.  The only proper way to get a diagnosis of eczema is [...]

Eczema is more than skin deep. Just ask anyone who suffers from the condition.

People who suffer form eczema have dry, red blotches on their skin. They look different, and they feel different. But it is not necessary for them to be treated differently.

When I was a baby, mother’s routinely took their babies to the clinic to have their routine vaccinations. When I was a baby Whooping Cough was almost non existent. Today many mothers question the benefits of immunizations and decide not to have their babies immunized. Today it is not uncommon to hear of a child [...]

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition affecting approximately 2% of the population.  It is known of as a familial condition and the cause has a genetic component.  Unfortunately a more specific explanation of the cause is yet to be established although progress is being made. Exposure to specific triggers People who are genetically predisposed [...]

Just because it is on the market doesn’t mean it is safe There are a lot of products on the market claiming to treat eczema.  Many go through strict testing to get TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) approval.  TGA is Australia’s regulatory agency for medical drugs. However with today’s modern technology any one can produce any [...]

“It hurts Mummy” No mother wants to hear their child utter these words.  And to hear these words time and time again is heartbreaking.  It is also frustrating when all attempts to help your child prove ineffective.  It happens all too often for the parent of the child with eczema. So what is eczema and [...]

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting one in five of our children.  For some the condition is just a mild discomfort but for others the rash and itchiness are quite severe causing disruptions to normal daily life. Eczema affects mainly young children and most will grow out of it by the age of [...]