I've always struggled with the skin on my hands and can't remember having soft skin, although I think I must have done at some point. Over the years I've come up with my own way of giving them a bit of TLC to help them heal. Healing hand eczema flares When my hands get bad I treat them to a kind of pampering session, an intensive treatment to try to give them a helping … [Read more...]
Atopic dermatitis life hacks
I am so thrilled to have been involved with this brilliant initiative to raise awareness of atopic dermatitis, what it's like living with AD, and our life hacks for coping. This photo was actually taken in October 2018, nearly two years ago... It's a lovely memory of the day I met four lovely ladies who I have remained friends with to this day and I am so proud to call … [Read more...]
Moisturising vs Moisture Withdrawal for TSW
If you're going through Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) or living with active eczema you'll know how difficult it can be to work out what's right for your skin. If it's oozy do you let it dry out? If it's dry do you moisturise and what should you use? There is so much advice out there and everyone seems to be diving into moisture withdrawal, but I've really struggled with … [Read more...]
Foot eczema healing in 2 weeks
When a good friend of mine asked me if I had any advice about the eczema on her feet I wasn't sure if I could help. I'm not a doctor, but I can share what helps me. She knew about my topical steroid withdrawal journey and didn't want to use the steroid creams. The transformation in just a few weeks is amazing. Mim's foot eczema before I met Mim a few years ago … [Read more...]
Sudocrem stockpiling…
The scourge of hand eczema! If you have eczema, atopic dermatitis or sensitive dry skin you will probably be familiar with hand eczema. It can effect all areas of your life from hand washing, cooking, preparing vegetables, doing daily tasks and affect your sleep as it's always itchier at night. Recently it seems most people I speak to have noticed their hands are … [Read more...]