I've been researching Red Light Therapy and Near Infrared Light for eczema and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) damaged skin healing now for a long time. The price of the treatment and purchasing the panels was just a minefield and I just didn't understand the science behind how it worked. I started using Red Light therapy in March 2024 so it's early days for my treatment. … [Read more...]
Why do we think eczema is ugly?
I heard someone say this last week and it really struck deep. It was a podcast conversation with a mother discussing her child's 'ugly eczema' and it made me feel so judged, triggered and challenged. Now I don't want to get into blaming this mother, I love her podcast and think she's talented, funny and a very kind person. So I'm not even going to tell you who it was. But I … [Read more...]
How to avoid scalp and skin flare ups from your hair cut
Getting your hair cut when your skin is challenging, both on your face, neck and scalp is one of the hardest things to navigate. It can mean sometimes people go years without having a haircut. There are so many reasons why this is so hard. This blog looks at the reasons why and what you can do to stay safe and avoid a skin flare. 10 reasons I find getting my hair cut … [Read more...]
Are you a dermatologist? We need you!
This is a very quick plea for a dermatologist to work with a the brilliant natural skin care brand Balmonds. This is a paid project, so please pass this on to any dermatologists you know who you think might be interested. Qualification criteria They are looking for a dermatologist with over five years experience in clinical practise with experience in the field of … [Read more...]
Why I threw out all my old bras
Those of you who follow What Allergy regularly may have seen a previous blog about soft, comfy non-wired bras; I went down a rabbit hole of research and discovered loads of options. Check out "Wireless comfy soft bras for sensitive skin" for the full run down of kinder bras for those sensitive types out there. But first, a rant about boobs and bras! Your boobs are the … [Read more...]