Mysterious rashes and itchy waist bands could be caused by the very clothes on your back. If you're desperately trying to pinpoint what is causing a mysterious rash there are a few quick win things to check. Have you changed washing powder recently? - Many people are allergic to biological washing powder so stick to non-biological and you should be fine. Avoid fabric … [Read more...]
How do you choose eczema skin care products?
Finding suitable skin care products when you have sensitive skin and/or eczema can be hard work. Some moisturisers may work fine when your skin is good, but irritate you when your skin flares up, whilst others are just way too harsh. Understanding the list of ingredients in cleansers, moisturisers and skin care products can be very confusing, as most of them sound like … [Read more...]
Cold sores, shingles, herpeticum and impetigo compared
There are many skin problems that you may be unlucky enough to suffer from at some time in your life, but it can often be difficult to identify exactly what it is that you've got. Some skin complaints can look remarkably like another but the treatment might be very different. I've often wondered exactly what the difference was between this collection of blistery conditions. … [Read more...]
Linalool in skin care products can cause eczema and allergy
Over the years I've discovered that almost all shampoos, conditioners, shower gells, bubble bath products and sun screens cause my skin to break out in an eczema type rash. Through trial and error I've discovered some that are kind enough for my skin and I stick to these and very rarely experiment. Usually testing products on your wrist or neck is a good way of gauging … [Read more...]
Top 15 things NOT to put on your skin
Finding suitable skin care products when you have sensitive skin and/or eczema can be hard work. We've all been there, that moment seconds after applying when you know you need to wash the offending oitment off quick. Some moisturisers may work fine when your skin is good, but irritate you when your skin flares up, whilst others are just way too harsh. Understanding the list of … [Read more...]