They tell you that eczema is caused by stress and there is some truth in that, but it's not the only cause. There are so many triggers, including food, environmental factors, airborne allergens, soap, skincare products, heat, cold and I could go on. I've always struggled with the 'stress' diagnosis because it has always made me feel that some of the blame for my skin lies with … [Read more...]
Mindful scratching – can it help eczema?
Before I begin I strongly believe that berating a person for scratching their eczema is the worst kind of well meaning advice. Trust me, if you have eczema and it's in full force, you cannot stop scratching. And sometimes that is OK. Don't beat yourself up if you can't resist that horrible incessant itch that seems to live deep inside the skin, and only subsides when you've … [Read more...]
Are you addicted to Topical Steroids for your eczema?
If you've been using topical steroids for your eczema for many years and are worried about overuse, please read this. When you get a flare up of eczema do you find that nothing helps except more steroids? Have your steroids stopped working and you get prescribed stronger and stronger creams and emollients? If the answer is yes, you may have a topical steroid addiction. … [Read more...]
Testing the new Dyson V8 with a dust allergy
If you are very allergic to dust, cleaning the house is probably NOT your favourite job and you wouldn't be alone. No one likes vacuuming... ha ha. So imagine how excited I was recently when I was given a Dyson V8 to try out. This is a sponsored post, I did not pay for the Dyson vacuum - Thank you Dyson! I really love it. It's fantastic for anyone with a dust allergy because … [Read more...]
GladSkin eczema cream tested – good skin bacteria
Sponsored post First things first, GladSkin sent me a free sample of their Eczema Cream to review and since I've got particularly dry, sensitive, eczematous skin it's a tough test for any cream or moisturiser. This is how it works (from their website) Billions of bacteria live on our skin. We now know good bacteria are essential for the protection of our skin and … [Read more...]