If you have any kind of inflammatory skin condition, check out this new FREE Skin Conditions guide from Balmonds. It is jam packed with well researched and beautifully put together information including: What are skin conditions?What causes them?What can you do about them? I'm very proud to have played a small part in contributing some content for the section on … [Read more...]
The ultimate gift for people with eczema
Look no further for suitable Christmas, birthday, or just because you love them gifts; The Eczema Sample Store has just launched its Eczema Box scheme into the UK. Already doing well in America, The Eczema Sample box provides recipients with a selection of useful, suitable and perfect gifts for anyone with sensitive skin, but particularly those living with eczema. It can be … [Read more...]
10 tips to enjoy your massage with eczema skin
If you're nervous about having a massage due to sensitive skin you're not alone. If you have eczema, psoriasis, acne or topical steroid withdrawal, spa days and massage treatments can be daunting experiences. You've probably felt the itch and had hives after what should have been relaxing and calming facial. It can be frustrating that you can't enjoy the simple pleasures … [Read more...]
Trigger warning! What caused that skin flare?
If you've got eczema, you'll have been asked this time and time again. "What caused that skin flare?" It's something I was asked constantly throughout my topical steroid withdrawal journey. It's a bit of a trigger because we can never be 100% certain about anything. There can be so many potential triggers and skin can flare up for no reason at all! And what causes … [Read more...]
Talking about eczema with Ashley & Marie
Atopic eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) is one of the most prevalent skin conditions globally, affecting over 230 million people worldwide. It is often dismissed as “just a skin condition", but it is more than itchy skin. It is a complex, multidimensional condition that impacts mental health, impacts daily life and places an immense burden on patients and … [Read more...]