Have you ever wished you could put your head in a bubble and go about your daily life unhindered by allergies? Or that you could visit that friend who has a furry, cute, cat and actually relax; even maybe pet the cat and not become overcome with dripping nose, watery eyes and asthma? With this Respiray wearable air purifier this dream may not be possible. The device has … [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...]
Hospital admissions for anaphylaxis rise
Hospital admissions for allergy and anaphylaxis begin to increase following COVID-19 pandemicNew figures published on 22nd September 2022 by NHS Digital show an increase in hospital admissions for allergy and anaphylaxis for March 2021 to March 2022. Every September, NHS digital releases data about patient admissions to NHS hospitals across the UK for the previous year. … [Read more...]