Not much to report today. Day 2 was a bit of a disaster - the aftermath of drinking red wine the evening before has taken its toll. Well it was his birthday and we did have a lovely evening, but things are itchy today as a result. Yesterday was worse. A handover and headache - don't feel sorry for me, it was all self inflicted. We were just about to leave the pub after a … [Read more...]
Cutting out processed foods to help eczema – Day 1
I wanted to do a series of video blogs about this but my iphone has decided I shouldn't be videoing myself. I have managed to go pretty much 'processed food free' now for months but I keep slipping up. I get it right for days at a time and then temptation falls in my path and can't refuse the biscuit... the freefrom cake or gluten free bread. I allow the gluten free bread, … [Read more...]
Merino wool – doesn’t itch eczema, psoriasis or sensitive skin
Wool next your skin? You're probably thinking I'm crazy but this was something of a revelation for me too. Merino wool is actually officially recognised as suitable for people with asthma and eczema skin. I discovered merino wool in the Lake District a few years ago when I had a pair of thin walking trousers and was finding I couldn't keep my legs warm. Rather than invest in … [Read more...]
Why you should NEVER pop a cold sore
This is just a really quick blog post about cold sores. I keep getting asked on my original cold sore blog, "The Do's and Don'ts of cold sores", 'should I pop a cold sore?'The answer? Is NO. Nope. Never. Just don't do it. Apart from it being very painful cold sores are also extremely contagious and can spread if you pick them. I know some people do find relief from popping … [Read more...]
Is scratching eczema, psoriasis and prurigo a form of self harm?
I am a self harmer. There I've said it, and you know what? I enjoy doing it. If you don't have eczema you don't know what I mean. It's not like scratching a bite, I've had those. I can just ignore insect bites, they don't bother me at all because I am a pro at ignoring the complete all consuming incessant itch of eczema. Think of a mosquito bite and mutliply it by ten. No … [Read more...]