Are you suffering from dry, itchy skin? Could it be eczema? Outlined below is a simple explanation of what could be causing your skin issues, as well as a simple solution for most people. Experts have discovered that the root cause of the genetic form of eczema, called atopic dermatitis, is not allergies to […]
Dangers of Antibacterial Soaps
FDA Determines Antibacterial Soaps not effective and may actually do harm. I’ve been telling my patients for years; “Never use antibacterial soaps.” The “antibacterial” part is pure marketing hype meant to pique the obsessive weaknesses of us OCD-types and has no proven benefit over non-antibacterial soaps. I cannot tell you how many new […]
Success Story: Sue Suss
I have had eczema since I was a child. Typical outbreaks behind knees and inside elbows. I grew out of that as I entered my teenage years. Then, when I turned 56, I had an eczema out-break on my right lower leg. The itching was horrendous. I tried many “natural and holistic” approaches with little […]
9 Eczema Triggers to Avoid
Eczema is a skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, red and inflamed skin. Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of the condition. There are several elements in your everyday environment that can trigger eczema flares. Let’s take a further look below: 1. Combat Cold Weather People who live in extremely cold climates may experience […]
7 Ways to Fight Depression When You Have Eczema
While eczema is a skin condition, it can also affect your mental health and emotional well being. People who experience more moderate to severe flares of atopic dermatitis, have reported suffering from depressive thoughts. In addition, many have people with eczema are embarrassed by their symptoms, so they seclude themselves from group activities, or even, […]
Eczema Summer Prevention Tips
Summertime is on it’s way and that can spell trouble for people suffering from eczema. The sun can further dry out already irritated skin and the hot climate can cause sweat to exacerbate the condition. Below are a few summer prevention tips for warding off eczema rashes and flares! Sweat: When sweating, take cool showers […]
7 Tips to Soothe Baby Eczema
Most cases of eczema develop in the first five years of life. However, more cases are diagnosed during the first year than any other year, even into adulthood. Dry, skin can present on the face and scalp. This is often referred to as cradle cap. In addition, symptoms often affect the folds of the skin, including the […]
9 Laundry Tips for Those with Eczema
People with eczematous skin, run the risk of experiencing allergic reactions to laundry detergents, fabric softeners, dryer sheets and certain fabrics. Contact with these allergens can exacerbate the condition. Below are nine laundry tips to help you to avoid this nuisance! Laundry Tips Wash new clothes: There are fabric finishes and dyes that can cause skin […]
Tips for Pet Owners with Eczema
Are you a pet owner living with eczema? If getting rid of your feline friend or canine companion are out of the question, here are a few pet owner tips for you! Brush Your Pets: There is a common myth that states, “The shorter the hair of an animal the less dander they produce.” This simply […]
The Eczema Itch Factor
Eczema, is an umbrella term, used to describe a group of skin conditions characterized by the skin being irritated and inflamed. The most common form of the disease, atopic dermatitis, is often inherited and has the tendency to cause susceptibility to other allergic conditions including, hay fever and asthma. Eczema affects around 15 million Americans, with […]