It makes sense really when you think about it. If you have eczema on your body then you could have it inside your ear. It's very frustrating because you can't get to it to apply moisturiser and you can't scratch it! The latter actually being no bad thing. Since starting Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), I noticed that my ears had been getting completely blocked and also … [Read more...]
Mental health awareness, anaphylaxis and eczema…
This month is mental health awareness month and it was also Anaphylaxis Awareness Week (6th to the 12th of May) as the Anaphylaxis Campaign celebrates 25 years this year since it was founded. It's also Asthma and Allergy Awareness in America I have loads to share on the psychological effect of living with a life threatening allergy and the fear of anaphylaxis so I wanted … [Read more...]
Soft FitBit strap for eczema
This was a bit of an amazing discovery if I'm honest... I was about to give up FitBit, which would have made me very sad. The strap was just irritating my wrist to the point where the skin was broken, weeping and just not good. I wasn't sure if I was allergic to the strap and discovered I could wear it over a tubular bandage and it would still work! Amazing right? But … [Read more...]
The many masks of eczema
Having lived with eczema for most of my life, I'm familiar with many masks that have visited me over the years. It's a particularly shaming condition, in a world where your appearance, perfection and looking good seem to be the aspiration of most and we compare ourselves to our peers and to the relentless polished images we see on social media. I pretend I don't care and … [Read more...]
Eczema is not revolting
I read a really fantastic book this week, "This is going to hurt", by Adam Kay. I'm torn between telling everyone to read this and giving Adam a piece of my mind. The book is funny. It made my cry, properly sob, more than once. It's brilliantly written and is a stark reminder of how amazing our NHS is, and how fragile. Please all read this book: This is Going to Hurt: Secret … [Read more...]