Over recent years we have seen a trend towards natural products. It is often thought that if it is natural it must be safe. It is true that natural products do not contain the harmful man-made chemicals known to be harsh on the skin. It is however fallacy that natural ingredients will not cause an allergic reaction.
Archives for September 2008
Stressed out to the max!
Eczema is caused by stress? No This is just another eczema fallacy. Stress often acts as a trigger to eczema flare ups but is not the cause of eczema. Eczema itself may cause stress, which leads to a vicious circle. An increase in eczema leads to an increase in stress, which further worsens the eczema. […]
Would you pass the Eczema exam?
It’s a horrible time of year at school, you’re so close to the September holidays but you’ve still got a mountain of study and assignments to get through. These exams are very important as the results will open up doors for their future. Stress is everywhere The children are well aware of the importance of […]
Eczema or Psoriasis, which is it?
How do I know if I have eczema or psoriasis?
The answer is simple – you have to ask your doctor. Only a doctor can give you a definite diagnosis. However there are some typical characteristics that may help to give you a clue.
Allergies & Testing
Is Spring a trigger factor for eczema sufferers? The short answer is yes. Eczema flareups can be associated with allergic reactions to environmental substances known as allergens. In Spring we see a natural increase in environmental allergens. An allergy is simply a hypersensitivity to often a combination of allergens. Eczema is a common allergic reaction, […]
Eczema Awareness Week
1st September – 7th September 2008 Eczema Awareness Week is a nationally recognised week to raise awareness of eczema and its impact on sufferers of the condition. You are bound to see some reference to eczema in the media and you may even hear the word floating around your childrens school in the effort to […]