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 […]
Synthetic Fragrances and Their Health Effects
Have you ever tasted something that was flavored but didn’t know with what? For example, Italian ice or fruit flavored water… if you didn’t see the label, sometimes it can be hard to discern which fruit it is supposed to be. That’s because it is a man-made, artificial flavor and the same thing is done […]
Best Makeup Brushes for Sensitive Skin
Fighting acne as a teenager is one of the hardest battles to win. It makes it doubly worse when you see your friends wear all this great makeup that you can’t because it will cause your skin to flare up. For adults, it’s a challenge too, as the struggle to look professional and pleasing is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Success Stories Series: Seeing My Baby with a Clear Face
Continuing our Success Stories Series, we are delighted to share the experience of Rachel Cook and baby Sadie, a wonderful mother with a beautiful little girl who used to suffer from eczema. As 2014 was coming to a close, late in the afternoon on Dec. 30, while picking up her children from school, Dr. Cheryl […]
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, […]