Since discovering how incredible it feels to swim in fresh water over the last few years I always wished I could get my own wetsuit. I always assumed they would contain latex but this year I now have my very own wetsuit which I don't react to. I'm so excited to start doing more wild swimming. Why swim in fresh water if you have eczema? So many reasons people; apart from … [Read more...]
Penicillin is the UKs most common allergy!
From pets, to foods, to metals; anything can be an allergen in today’s world. But what are the people of the UK most allergic to? I think many people might assume it would be nuts or cow's milk, so you might be surprised by the results of this recent study. New research from William Russell has identified the most common allergies in the world’s most populated … [Read more...]
Latex Allergy #101
I have a latex allergy, have done since it first emerged one Christmas Eve when I was blowing up balloons and my face swole/swelled (?) up larger than any of those balloons! I've written quite a few blogs in the past about elements of this allergy and how it affects my life but there are so many things to consider... Speaking to a friend today who was recently diagnosed … [Read more...]
Nitrile gloves for contact allergies
Today I've got a guest blog post for you and as someone with a latex allergy this one really appealed to me. I always have latex free gloves in the house for a variety of uses; peeling potatoes particularly and other vegetables when my hand eczema is bad, doing the cleaning and dusting, refilling the bird feeders, gardening and other household chores. They are also … [Read more...]
Papaya and latex allergy cross reaction
If you are allergic to latex you should look into the foods that can cross react with this allergy as it may explain any issues you have and allergic reactions you get from certain fruit and vegetables. What is papaya? Papaya (paw paw) is a tropical fruit of the Caricaceae family which grows in Central America. It is generally very well tolerated. It is low in … [Read more...]