Atopic Dermatitis is the genetic form of eczema and is the result of many different factors defects in the skin barrier; lipid (or fat) deficiency in the skin barrier, an overly alkaline pH of the skin barrier (partially due to a lack of certain fatty ACIDS in the skin), a susceptibility to bacteria and yeast overgrowth […]
What You Should Know About Eczema Blisters
Eczema is a family of skin conditions that are characterized by red, intensely itchy patches on the skin that can sometimes turn into blisters. Not everyone who develops eczema will suffer from blisters, but those who do get them need to be particularly aggressive in treating their eczema because the blisters are a sign that […]
Topical Steroid Treatments: Are They Right for You?
Eczema and psoriasis are difficult skin conditions to manage. There are multiple treatment options including the widely-prescribed “topical steroids. The anti-inflammatory type of steroids that come in the form of creams, ointments and lotions. These medications work to reduce itching and to control inflammation, thus helping the user maintain a more comfortable quality of life. […]
Identifying Eczema Triggers & How To Avoid Them
Even the most ordinary things around your home can trigger a flare of your eczema. Irritants and allergens both can make your eczema worse in different ways. First, irritants are chemicals that literally irritate the skin by doing things like removing lipids by physically destroying the skin barrier. An irritant reaction can result in a physical breakdown of […]
9 Celebrities Who Are Itching for Eczema Awareness Month
With roughly 30 million Americans suffering from eczema, it is no surprise that there are celebrities who have been spotted with or have come forth about their own struggle with this itchy, and often aesthetically embarrassing, skin condition. Due to the stigma attached to eczema, the unknowing public who have never been directly affected by […]
Why Do I Have Extremely Dry Skin?
Living with dry skin can be extremely itchy and irritating. Dry skin is aesthetically displeasing and can cause embarrassment. There are several factors that contribute to dry skin: Environmental elements such as cold weather or extreme heat and sun exposure can cause itchy patches of dry skin. All forms of dry skin are related to […]
Lip Balm Addiction & the Top 4 Ingredients to Avoid
There are fewer things that incite more temporary panic than feeling my pockets and realizing I’m without one of my 4 necessary pocket-fillers: phone, wallet, keys, and…lip balm. Without any one of these I know my day is headed in the wrong direction. The first three are understandable, but it’s the “crack for lips” that […]
The Skeptics Guide to Natural Eczema Treatment
In the medical world, the word natural can mean a plethora of things. Some people imagine a witch doctor deep in the Amazon while others see a new revolution in the medical community fighting against big drug companies. I’m sure you know someone on each side of the extremes: someone who believes strongly in essential […]
Identifying the Signs of Eczema
Itchy skin is always annoying, but is it eczema or something else? Identifying the signs of eczema will determine the course of treatment for your condition and let you know if you need to see a dermatologist or if an over the counter remedy will do. Here is how to identify the signs of eczema […]
4 Common Myths of Eczema Treatment
The internet has almost commoditized information. Anyone can learn anything about any subject. If it’s on the internet it must be true, right? The trick is no longer finding information, but finding the right information. If you have a child who suffers from eczema, you are probably an expert on the disease. The problem is […]