Do you know how to use an adrenaline auto injector (AAI)? Even if you think you do, please have a quick scan and read of this blog post with updated guidelines from the Medicines & Health Regulatory Authority (MHRA). Click here to Read the new guidelines for using AAIs. What is anaphylaxis? With over 20% of the UK’s population affected by at least one allergy, … [Read more...]
Famous comedian is an allergy bully
Alan Carr's response to being told someone is allergic to coriander is not to accept it and show compassion; it is to laugh at the woman, do this loudly so everyone hears and then shove coriander into her mouth. Shocking isn't the word! Firstly thanks to my wonderful brother who read this article and thought of me, he knew my spider senses for injustice in the face of … [Read more...]
Discover the best Topical Steroid Withdrawal blogs
I am so thrilled to share that my blog has been voted in the Top 10 Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) blogs by Feedspot. What is topical steroid withdrawal? If you're new to this blog you might not have heard of TSW, it's an intragenic (caused by medication) condition that can affect anyone who uses topical or oral (the name it's quite cutting it here) steroids, and … [Read more...]
Did Covid cause asthma and eczema flare?
Well, it finally got me! After managing not to catch Covid-19 through the whole pandemic, my body finally succumbed. Many people have begun to forget about Covid now; it's a bad dream, a distant memory, not a concern any more. Certainly since government advice is that we don't even need to test or isolate any more, it seems like Covid might be on the way out. Worried … [Read more...]
Paraffin is the worst thing for eczema
Paraffin emollients are the first line of treatment for people with eczema. Nearly all mainstream emollients prescribed or recommended for people with dry eczematous skin contain predominantly paraffin. Look at your tubs and tubes and they will all be high in paraffin wax or other derivatives. If you have eczema, atopic dermatitis or psoriasis you will doubtless know the … [Read more...]