Paraffin emollients are the first line of treatment for people with eczema. Nearly all mainstream emollients prescribed or recommended for people with dry eczematous skin contain predominantly paraffin. Look at your tubs and tubes and they will all be high in paraffin wax or other derivatives. If you have eczema, atopic dermatitis or psoriasis you will doubtless know the … [Read more...]
It’s rude to ask someone about their eczema
Going through topical steroid withdrawal these past few years has taught me so much. It’s been very hard to go out into the world with a face that doesn’t look like anyone else. It’s shocking and dramatic and I don’t blame people for noticing but I do hate it when people feel they have a right to my story. If you’ve ever said something and wished you could retract it, hit … [Read more...]
What if I never heal from TSW? Long Haul Hell!
Going through topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is hands down the hardest thing I've ever decided to do. I was going to write 'done', but it's not done yet. At nearly 4.5 years in now I'm still experiencing TSW symptoms: I can handle the rest of my body because I can cover, bandage and hide it much more easily. The face is often the worst affected area in TSW It's … [Read more...]
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Please cover up your eczema / psoriasis, it offends me
Imagine you're a guest at a friend's wedding and the bride asks you to go home and cover your skin because she doesn't want other guests having to ask about and being put off their food. What would you do? I've just read an article, "Woman leaves friend's wedding after being called out for not covering her skin." and it's sparked a whole debate in a whatsapp group I'm in. … [Read more...]