In case you missed it, my first ever book has just been published. 'The Reluctant Allergy Expert: How to kill the fear that allergies could kill you' is out now and packed with information, advice and tips on how to thrive despite living with or caring for someone with life threatening allergies. [Ed: This book has been renamed and has a new cover...now called Anaphylaxis: … [Read more...]
Atopic dermatitis life hacks
I am so thrilled to have been involved with this brilliant initiative to raise awareness of atopic dermatitis, what it's like living with AD, and our life hacks for coping. This photo was actually taken in October 2018, nearly two years ago... It's a lovely memory of the day I met four lovely ladies who I have remained friends with to this day and I am so proud to call … [Read more...]
Could a pill prevent anaphylaxis?
I saw this headline and thought of that dream we have of a cure for anaphylaxis. If you could just take a pill to stop anaphylactic reactions. But is it safe? What might the side effects be? As someone going through withdrawal from topical steroids I'm very wary of drugs, especially any with such lofty claims. The drug, known as BTK (Bruton’s tyrosine kinase) inhibitors, … [Read more...]
Can gel gloves help heal hand eczema?
I've always had hand eczema which has bothered me throughout my life, but during Topical Steroid Withdrawal, my hands are one of the areas worst affected by symptoms. So when I saw fellow TSW and eczema friend Amara sharing her experience of using these gloves I was really interested. It looked like a very natural, simple and promising treatment for my hands. The skin on my … [Read more...]
Should you take supplements for eczema?
Over the years I've taken so many supplements to help my skin recover from eczema, including calcium, vitamin E, selenium, vitamin D, zinc, evening primrose and echinacea, to name just a few... Ideally we should we be looking to get these minerals and vitamins from the food we eat so eating a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, fresh fruit and vegetables will help. If you … [Read more...]