Story, songs and animation helps children with eczema care for the ‘dragon’ in their skin Health experts from Birmingham City University and the University of Nottingham have teamed up with an author, illustrator and an East Midlands orchestra to produce a new book, animated film and songs to help children with eczema cope with the condition. The Dragon in My Skin is a … [Read more...]
Nothing has changed…
It struck me whilst recording our latest Allergy Today Podcast with Clare Hussein (AllergyMumof1), that her experience with her daughter's eczema and allergies was remarkably similar to my own. Once she managed to get taken seriously she did finally get to see an allergy specialist but this took years of fighting. This final stage is the only difference, because it took me … [Read more...]
Living with Eczema book, Mom asks, Doctor answers
You know how it is. If you're lucky you're actually seeing a specialist dermatologist but most of you are probably going backwards and forwards to your GP, desperate to find answers, always leaving with more questions than you arrived with. Steroids and emollients and the suggestion to stop scratching being the extent to the pearls of wisdom you'll receive. I know I always … [Read more...]