This week is the seventh annual #MedSafetyWeek, a global campaign aimed at encouraging people to report medication that makes them ill or causes serious side effects etc. If we don't do this, we can't hope to help others. If people don't use the reporting procedure, medication could continue to affect others. In this blog you'll find out how to report an adverse drug … [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...]
Is it ‘steroid blisters’ or Eczema herpeticum?
If you've ever had experience of a cold sore you'll be familiar with the herpes simplex virus, and the painful blisters that come with it. Eczema Herpeticum (EH) is a nasty and very contagious virus that can get into broken eczema skin, causing blisters much like the cold sore virus in appearance. However it can also occur on healthy skin, it's not just eczema skin that is … [Read more...]
How to respond to TSW and eczema gaslighting
Ever been gaslit by your doctor, GP or specialist dermatologist? This probably happens for people with any conceivable medical complaint or long-term condition. I don't think it's just reserved for eczema and topical steroids. For the purpose of this gaslighting course we are just concerned with topical steroid withdrawal and how it is currently viewed by the specialists we … [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...]