Eczema is a chronic skin condition characterized by clusters of red, itchy, and sometimes painful patches on the body. It often appears during childhood, but also affects adults. While the exact causes of eczema are unknown, a number of factors can contribute to its onset. Harsh Irritants Everyone’s skin reacts differently to different substances. Harsh […]
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. […]
Why You Should Never Pierce Your Baby’s Ears
Recently, we’ve all been introduced to the fact that chronic eczema often stems from an allergy to a mysterious chemical, metal, or molecule to which you or your child is coming in contact. In some studies, up to 70% of children who have chronic eczema have an allergy to one or more chemicals to which they are coming into contact with, in addition […]