Today I received some wonderful news that my humble little blog has made it into the Top 25 Eczema blogs in the world! Whoop Whoop! Another excuse to celebrate as it's also my 3 year TSW anniversary today. The best Eczema blogs are chosen from thousands of blogs on the web ranked by traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. What Allergy … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2022
Spoonie life – living with a chronic condition
I'd heard of this term before and knew it was something to do with being ill but never really understood what it meant. I'm not sure what prompted to me to google it the other night, but it's actually a really cool analogy that helps the healthy and well understand what others who are struggling with their health are having to contend with on a day to day … [Read more...]
Nickel Allergy, a More Common Allergy Than Expected
Nickel allergy is an allergic reaction that’s characterised by red and itchy skin with rashes or bumps. It is caused by contact with objects that release nickel into the skin. An allergic reaction to nickel could also be triggered by consuming food items that contain nickel. How Common Is Nickel Allergy? Contrary to what most people believe, nickel allergy is extremely … [Read more...]
Eczema treatment pathway in the UK
What are the current treatment pathways for adults with eczema? You might be surprised to know that there are actually no NICE guidelines for adults with eczema, so it's no surprise doctors and dermatologist simply follow the protocols, that have not changed for far too long. We all know are how outdated the current guidance can be and we need change. What is the future … [Read more...]
A dermatologists review of The Shape of Skin, eczema poetry
Thank you to Dr Amanda Penny who works as Cosmetic Doctor at PHI Clinic in Twickenham, Harley St, Maidenhead, a non surgical cosmetic clinic, for this truly wonderful review. This is why I write. I recently came across the poem ‘You are golden’ by Ruth Holroyd of Whatallergy It really resonated with me. On a daily basis I see how my patients, with or without … [Read more...]