What causes dry, itchy skin? Many aspects of our daily routine, from household chores to practicing good hygiene, can cause our skin to break out into a rash. Our hands are especially susceptible to becoming irritated since they tend to see the most wear and tear, including a surprising source of irritation: hand washing. Below is the […]
How to Care for Childhood Eczema
Every child gets rashes at some point, in one form or another. But when eczema rears its ugly head, all any parent wants is relief for their child’s itching and pain. It is especially challenging for young children because they don’t understand why they shouldn’t scratch. Explaining to a two year old why they can’t […]
Eczema: What Hurts and What Helps
Approximately 3% of adults and 10-20% of children suffer from eczema in the United States alone. There are millions of products out there that promise solutions and relief from this skin condition but how do you know what works and what doesn’t? What Hurts and Aggravates Eczema Fragrance Mix 1: is more commonly known in […]
ABC’S Of Skin Cancer
Sunshine and hot days are meant for the beach and lounging by the pool. Everyone loves to have that sun-kissed look, however too much of a good thing can cause problems. Namely, skin cancer. The frustrating part is that most skin cancers are asymptomatic which means you might not know you have something wrong until […]
Best Workouts for Eczema Prone Skin
Dealing with eczema on a daily basis is tough enough but add to that your desire for exercise to maintain a healthy body and mind can cause more problems than it solves. For people with skin irritations such as eczema, the effects of working out can cause flare ups. First, it is important to […]
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 […]
Finding Your Eczema Skin Care Routine
Eczema is an annoying, itchy skin condition that is associated with and more common in people who have allergic conditions such as asthma, hay fever, and keratosis pilaris. Infants and children are the most likely people to experience eczema, but it is not limited to them; adults can get it too. Children are fortunate in […]
The Role of Antihistamines in Eczema Itching Relief
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 […]
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. […]