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 […]
Why Can’t You Wear Your Favorite Jewelry?
Does your skin make it difficult to wear some of your favorite outfits and accessories? Your sensitive skin may be trying to tell you something. For many patients afflicted with atopic eczema, it is an undeniable frustration having to deal with flare-ups from being exposed to even the simplest everyday allergens that others without sensitive […]
What Your Skin Wants You 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 you should avoid, as they can trigger eczema flares. Specific Allergens Be aware of contact allergens and skin irritants, including: sulfates, beeswax, parabens, […]
What Does & Doesn’t Work for Eczema
Here are some products that you can apply to your skin care routine that will help heal and improve your eczema. And also some products or ingredients that don’t work to help eczema. What Doesn’t Work? Here are some common ingredients that you can find in skin care products, even products that are meant to cure […]
Skin Care Awareness Month: Skin Care Myth #2
As a continuation of National Skin Care Awareness Month, we are continuing our Four Part Series of Skin Care Myths We All Need to Know. Myth #2: Topical steroids and antibiotics are the only way to treat eczema. False. Many of my eczema patients come in after receiving multiple prescriptions for topical steroids and antibiotics for […]
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 […]