Dry eyes and allergies often go hand in hand. You could have both conditions at the same time, or just one, but how do you tell the difference? And how do you treat them both? How do you tell the difference between dry eye and allergies? It can be confusing to work out which condition you have. Always seek medical advice if you're unsure. Symptoms of dry … [Read more...]
Why do we think eczema is ugly?
I heard someone say this last week and it really struck deep. It was a podcast conversation with a mother discussing her child's 'ugly eczema' and it made me feel so judged, triggered and challenged. Now I don't want to get into blaming this mother, I love her podcast and think she's talented, funny and a very kind person. So I'm not even going to tell you who it was. But I … [Read more...]
How to avoid scalp and skin flare ups from your hair cut
Getting your hair cut when your skin is challenging, both on your face, neck and scalp is one of the hardest things to navigate. It can mean sometimes people go years without having a haircut. There are so many reasons why this is so hard. This blog looks at the reasons why and what you can do to stay safe and avoid a skin flare. 10 reasons I find getting my hair cut … [Read more...]
Adrenaline needle, nasal spray or sub lingual for anaphylaxis?
100% of people would rather not be using adrenaline auto injectors with needles! In fact we all hate the needles, it's just added stress to the whole situation. I just made up that statistic, but help me prove it. I'm asking all those with severe allergies to answer me one question: Would your rather inject adrenaline or use a nasal spray? If you have time, please pop … [Read more...]
25% of severely allergic people leave adrenaline at home
That's a lot of wasted adrenaline - if a quarter of people who are prescribed life saving anaphylaxis medication are not carrying it with them at all times. It's also pretty risky behaviour, but it's easy to think you'll be OK and that nothing will happen to you. Recent survey assessed allergic peoples habits Government guidelines recommend people at risk of anaphylaxis … [Read more...]