If you're going through Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) or living with active eczema you'll know how difficult it can be to work out what's right for your skin. If it's oozy do you let it dry out? If it's dry do you moisturise and what should you use? There is so much advice out there and everyone seems to be diving into moisture withdrawal, but I've really struggled with … [Read more...]
I can’t help everyone…
I can’t help everyone. But I can help everyone I can. This was drawn by my incredibly talented niece Lou for all nurses, and especially our step sister Chelle who is working on Covid wards and who we are all so proud of. The words really hit home for me. As someone who has realised through therapy that one of my life’s callings is to serve others and help wherever I can, … [Read more...]
Foot eczema healing in 2 weeks
When a good friend of mine asked me if I had any advice about the eczema on her feet I wasn't sure if I could help. I'm not a doctor, but I can share what helps me. She knew about my topical steroid withdrawal journey and didn't want to use the steroid creams. The transformation in just a few weeks is amazing. Mim's foot eczema before I met Mim a few years ago … [Read more...]
Let’s stop eczema bullying
Would you believe that 1 in 5 kids is bullied at school because of their skin, atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis or acne. I was shocked that it was quite that high, but we all know that bullying is a problem at schools, regardless of the reason. Bullies pick on anything they can find that makes you different. Be that your skin, size, background, grades, looks... they'll … [Read more...]
Self isolation tips for eczema, asthma and allergies
We are all settling into life in isolation now as we go into week four of lockdown so how are you coping? As someone who has become experienced in isolating and living alone I thought I'd share some of the things that help me. Most are common sense but they might help. Check out my interview with Rebecca Bonneteau the Eczema Expert for some brilliant tips for anxiety in the … [Read more...]