Pollen is commonly associated with allergic reactions, especially those involving asthma and hayfever. It can be a problem for eczema sufferers as well. It is from mid spring until the end of summer that pollen is a major problem.
Archives for October 2009
Cleaning Products and Eczema
Chemicals, Detergents, Eczema
The three just don’t go together!
Although chemicals and detergents do not cause atopic eczema they are potential allergens for the unsuspecting eczema sufferer as they are commonly the cause of flare ups.
Pets and Eczema
They say there are two sides to every story. Eczema and pets is the perfect example. With pet fur, dander (dried skin), urine and saliva being common allergens for the eczema sufferer, it stands to reason that pets are a no no if you have eczema.
Dust Mites and Eczema
We have known of the dangers of dust mite for those who suffer from allergies for longer than the word allergies has been around. And they are difficult to avoid.
Blisters & Eczema
Blisters are small fluid-filled sacs that appear on the surface of the skin. They may vary in size from pinpoint to 10mm in diameter. Larger blisters are known as bulla, whilst the smaller ones commonly seen in eczema are called vesicles.
Foot Eczema
Foot eczema is most common amongst children in the wintertime, when the air is dryer. It presents as a scaly area of dry irritated skin on the foot. In severe cases the skin may crack and bleed leaving it open to infection.
Psoriasis & Salty Water
The benefits of the psoriasis sufferer swimming in the Dead Sea are well documented. Whilst it has not always been clear…
Exams and Eczema
For most of our children the school holidays are over and the final term of school has commenced. For the younger children this is an exciting term because it means Christmas and the long summer holidays are approaching.
For the older child this term is more about hard work and long hours of study as they prepare for their final exams.
Stealing Our Photos To Prove Their Products Work!
Someone has just alerted me to the fact that a web site (www.eczemafreeforever.com) was using one our Before & After photos on their site as a testimonial under the heading: “Still NOT Convinced? Take a Look at the Results of some of our Customers” The image under the testimonial attributed to John Affleck is stolen […]
Choices – Which Cream to Use?
There are many different creams on the market. The difficulty is knowing which ones work and which ones are best to avoid.
Let us help you to work it out.