I've been using this moisturiser for a while and only just noticed that it contains Macadamia nuts in the ingredients. This is a lesson for me to always check ingredients, even on skincare products because I have a severe allergy to all nuts (except almonds). The weird thing is though that I appear to have no adverse reaction to using it. Should you avoid skincare products … [Read more...]
Five poems about eczema and allergies
Because it's National Eczema Week I thought I'd pull together all the poems I've written about having allergies and eczema into one place. I hope they strike a chord and help you to realise there are others out there, you are not alone. I wrote this one about the frustration of having eczema and hearing those two little words, over and over again. Just stop scratching. This … [Read more...]
The pain, exhaustion and itch of eczema
Whether you have eczema or not most people have had itchy skin at some point in their life, maybe from a virus, infection, rash or insect bites. But few will understand the misery eczema can cause long term. Just imagine that you itch all night long, every night. Think about how tired you would feel if you had to struggle to get enough rest, and that you woke in pain and … [Read more...]
Epaderm now Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) free!
Brilliant news for everyone with eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions; Epaderm® is now freefrom Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)!Mölnlycke Health Care are pleased to announce that the entire Epaderm® range has been reformulated and is now manufactured without SLS, making it even kinder to sensitive skin and suitable for all ages including babies. With the change in … [Read more...]
Can the NHS cope with allergy and dermatology needs?
The number of people with allergies is rising. This isn't including the number of people with eczema and psoriasis, many of whom may be exacerbating their condition with certain foods. The internet is here to help but the NHS are struggling under the sheer weight of people needing help. There is a lot we can do to help ourselves, which is where the internet and blogs like … [Read more...]