We’ve probably all experienced that awkward moment when you look in the mirror to get ready to go out and a new pimple has reared its ugly head on your face! It’s probably one of the worst ways to start your day. We all want to look our best, but acne and other skin […]
Metal Allergies + Sensitive Skin
From jewelry to cosmetics, there is always something that can cause irritation, inflammation, or a flare-up of eczema and similar skin conditions. The best thing you can do is educate yourself on what the effects are and if you do have sensitivities, make sure you steer clear of metals like nickel and aluminum. Do you […]
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 […]
Allergy, Asthma & Mental Health Concerns
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is typically regarded as an uncomfortable but manageable skin condition. Although eczema’s primary symptom involves red and itchy skin, its effects can be far-reaching. Everything from allergies to mental illnesses have been attributed to the condition. Due to eczema’s chronic status and continued lack of a complete cure, its associated comorbidities […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]