June 30th, 2008
We are a social race. It is very important for us to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. If we feel we are different to the people around us we may suffer a fear of rejection, shame, anxiety, denial and loneliness. But what kind of condition could generate such strong emotion?
June 29th, 2008
Eczema sufferers tend to be allergic to a wide range of substances in everyday life that the non-eczema sufferer is not. For example, food, dust mites, pollen, animals, moulds, drugs, solvents etc to name but a few.
June 28th, 2008
Itching can occur at any time, but it always seems worse at night. It is also more difficult to control – especially in young children.
June 27th, 2008
They are all a potential hazard for the eczema sufferer when buying new clothes. Sensitive skin is easily irritated and poorly selected clothing is frequently the cause of skin irritation.
June 26th, 2008
The nappy area tends to be a very humid area. This coupled with the fact that urine is a natural moisturiser is believed to be why a large proportion of babies do not develop eczema in their nappy region.
June 25th, 2008
It has long been accepted that soap and eczema do not go together. Soap dries the skin depleting it of its natural oils. Soap often contains perfumes which may also cause an allergic reaction.
June 24th, 2008
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition caused by an overproduction of skin cells. The condition not only affects the skin but may also affect the joints and nails.
June 23rd, 2008
Dust mites are everywhere. They live in our carpets, bedding, curtains, mattress and pillows. They thrive in warm moist environments. For most of us they are harmless, but for some they can cause a significant problem.
June 22nd, 2008
Ringworm, Thrush, Jock itch, Tinea, Athletes foot…What do these conditions all have in common?
They are all fungal conditions but are frequently mistaken for one of the eczemas.
Mobile phones trigger eczema
A few years ago researchers found another health risk resulting from using mobile phones – a risk of developing eczema. These findings were…
15 Interesting Facts
Take a look at these 15 interesting facts concerning eczema, psoriasis and the skin.
Elidel and Protopic warnings
The “black box” warning placed on Elidel and Protopic BACK IN 2005 scared patients off using these drugs unnecessarily or so the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) believe.
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