I have just had my six monthly checkup with my Dermatologist, Dr John Reed at Oxford Churchill Hospital. We were discussing his insistence that using steroids more frequently to dampen down and reduce inflammation would help my skin. It's a tough one, I always want to follow his advice but there is always a voice inside my head saying, "Don't use the steroids... they're … [Read more...]
Why does eczema skin itch and should you just stop scratching?
Anyone with eczema will know how impossibly draining living with constant itching can be. Just recently I've had a mini flare-up and some pretty insane itching. It happens around this time of year, without fail, but I think also I tried to go cold turkey with the steroids. I refused to give in, but as soon as I applied some my skin was instantly relieved and improved … [Read more...]
Top 10 blog posts in 2015
It's not quite all about cold sores, eczema etc It's that time of year when we make resolutions and reflect on the challenges and achievements of the previous year. I did a bit of analysis on the most popular blog posts from last year and these are the top 10... whoops, there appear to be eleven, but let's keep them all in... Do’s and Don’ts for fighting cold sores How … [Read more...]
93 chemicals which cause dermatitis – check your shampoo!
The increase in the number of people with allergies, coeliac disease and food intolerances has seen a massive rise in the number of freefrom foods in the shops. Many of those who avoid certain foods have skin problems such as eczema if they do come into contact with that particular allergen. There are contact allergens too like grass, pollen, dust and animal dander. We can … [Read more...]
5 Common Adult Skincare Issues & How to Treat Them
What are the five most common skin conditions in adults? Not surprisingly they include eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea or melasma. If you have any of these conditions this blog post is for you. Melasma? I hear you cry. I know. I learnt something new from this infographic so I thought I'd share it. I have never ever heard of Melasma before either. Melasma is a condition … [Read more...]