Skin Care Library
Care for your feet – they are the only ones you have
Can you imagine life without your feet? Our feet are the most used part of our body but few of us take proper care of our them as we should. The feet are prone to many conditions ...
Do I have eczema or ringworm?
Ringworm is a fungal condition characterised by itchy, red, scaly, inflamed circles that spread outwards leaving pale skin in the center. The appearance is not unlike the healing lesion ...
Moisturize that skin
For those of you who have read my newsletters or the Eczemasite web site in the past you will know that one of my big things when controlling eczema and psoriasis is moisturizing the ...
URGENT - Cancer warning to be issued by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
URGENT - Cancer warning to be issued by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) A report in the Washington Post on Saturday stated that scientists of the FDA are planning to call for new warnings ...
15 ways to soothe the skin
Everyone's skin becomes irritated at times but none more so than the sufferers of eczema. There are however ways to help soothe the skin. These may be sufficient to keep your skin comfortable ...
A baby's skin
Bringing home a newborn baby brings with it many emotions – excitement, fear apprehension. These emotions are natural. After all your new bundle of joy is totally dependent on you and ...
A wine a day keeps your eczema away
I have just read an article on the net stating that "wine may be an effective eczema treatment." Surely, this is too good to be true. It would appear that some German scientists ...
Altered Skin Color
Eczema is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition resulting in a red rash and severe itching. Eczema also affects the blood vessels in the skin, which results in altered skin color. Redness ...
Arthritic Psoriasis
Dry, flaky, irritated skin. This is what usually comes into the mind of most people when the word Psoriasis is mentioned. Arthritis is generally not thought of in relation to psoriasis. ...
Atopic Eczema
Atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is the most common form of eczema. The "Atopic" in atopic eczema refers to a group of diseases that are hereditary and often occur together ...
August – Psoriasis Awareness Month
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting approximately 80 million people worldwide. Yet surprisingly public awareness of the condition is limited. The National Psoriasis ...
Baby Eczema - who gets it, and how to control it
The incidence of eczema is on the rise, with more and more children being born with the condition every day. The rise can almost certainly be attributed to aspects of our modern way ...
Baby Eczema In Diapers
Nappy rash is a term dreaded by most parents. It is very common and often difficult to control. Nappy rash can be the result of a contact dermatitis (eczema) or a fungal infection. ...
BioCryst BCX-4208
We are forever hearing of new drugs being developed to treat the chronic inflammatory skin condition psoriasis. Birmingham based BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc has successfully completed ...
Biologics Not For Everyone Biologics
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Yet despite continous research a cure has yet to be found. The disease occurs when the body suddenly starts ...
Blisters and Eczema
Blisters are small fluid-filled sacs that appear on the surface of the skin. They may vary in size from pinpoint to 10mm in diameter. Larger blisters are known as bulla, whilst the smaller ...
Calendulis Plus Cream and Children
I frequently receive emails asking me if the Calendulis Plus Cream is safe to use on a baby. Calendulis Plus Cream was originally developed for a baby. It is safe to be used on any ...
Can I Go Swimming Please?
Can I go swimming please? How many times have you heard this little cry. With summer fast approaching, more and more kids will be diving into chlorinated pools to cool off. But as a parent, ...
Choices - Which cream to use??
There are many different creams on the market. The difficulty is knowing which ones work and which ones are best to avoid. Steroids? For many years doctors have prescribed steroid-based ...
Contact Dermatitis
Eczema of the hand is very common and whilst it may be the result of an allergy, as in atopic eczema, it is more often the result of the skin coming in contact with an irritant. This form ...
Coping With Eczema During Summer
Children love to play and run around outside, especially in the warmer weather when the sun is out and everything feels fresh and alive. And what better way for our children to spend their ...
Dead Sea Bottled
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition in which new skin cells grow too quickly. It causes thick, scaly patches on the skin and can be very uncomfortable and debilitating. Each year thousands ...
Diet and Psoriasis
Most psoriasis sufferers will tell you that their psoriasis is affected by the foods they eat. Some foods will cause the condition to worsen whilst other foods seem to improve their symptoms. To ...
Dyshidrotic Eczema Pt 1
See also: Dyshidrotic Eczema Pt 2. Do you ever wonder what type of eczema you have? Trying to determine what kind of eczema you have can be difficult. To make things more difficult ...
Dyshidrotic Eczema Pt 2
See also: Dyshidrotic Eczema Part 1. 20 years ago Dyshidrotic Eczema was thought to be the result of an endocrine disorder. A malfunction of the sweat glands where sweat is trapped ...
Easter Time & Marshmellow Bunny Recipe
Ask any child what Easter means to them and they will say chocolate. Sure they know the religious story that is Easter, but to them it is all about the chocolate. It is one time ...
Eczema
Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition Eczema is not contagious Eczema is red and itchy Eczema has no cure Eczema is often associated with asthma and hay fever Eczema runs ...
Eczema & Exams
For most of our children the school holidays are over and the final term of school has commenced. For the younger children this is an exciting term because it means Christmas and the long ...
Eczema and Alternative Therapies
We all know that skin conditions are very complex to treat. Many people become very frustrated after using many orthodox treatments that have failed to solve their skin problems. It is ...
Eczema causes
Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition Eczema has no cure Eczema is often associated with asthma and hay fever Eczema runs in families and is therefore hereditary Eczema affects ...
Eczema Cure
An eczema cure would have to be the ultimate aim of any sufferer of eczema. Like any long term condition, eczema can be extremely demoralizing and finding an eczema cure at times seems ...
Eczema in Social Groups
Atopic eczema has a familial tendency. I’m sure few people will dispute this fact as it has been well researched and reported. Atopic eczema is more predominant in upper class children. This ...
Eczema Medication
Just as the symptoms of eczema vary and can range from mild to severe, so does the range of eczema medication that is available to you. Most medication can be bought over the counter at ...
Eczema of the Scalp
Eczema of the scalp or seborrhoeic eczema is a skin disorder that tends to begin with itching and scaliness on the scalp, causing severe dandruff. Sufferers of eczema of the scalp will ...
Eczema Rash
The eczema rash is one of the most distinctive features of eczema, despite the fact that its appearance will vary from person to person. Everyone with eczema will have a rash … and an ...
Eczema Symptoms
The word eczema comes from the Greek language, and it means to "BOIL OVER". It is a description that sums up only too vividly the classic eczema symptoms that are associated with the ...
Elidel Followup - Manufacturers dispute their eczema creams cause for cancer
The recent revelation by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) that the use of Elidel & Protopic when treating eczema may carry a risk of cancer is still causing considerable ...
Elidel Saga Continues - Are Elidel & Protopic Safe?
A lack of conclusive evidence linking the Elidel and Protopic drugs to cancer has lead to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) protesting to the Food and Drug Association"s (FDA) ...
Environmental factors of Eczema
The severity of your eczema can often be a result of the environment in which you live in. Although we know that the tendency to have eczema is hereditary, many factors that trigger eczema ...
Establishing a daily skin care routine
Skin that is dry will often be sore and irritated. Therefore, the first line of treatment for eczema and psoriasis tends to be to lubricate and moisten the skin. This will replace water ...
Facts about Eczema
Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition Eczema is not contagious Eczema is red and itchy Eczema has no cure Eczema is often associated with asthma and hay fever Eczema runs ...
Food Diary
One of the most important factors in identifying potential food triggers is your own observation. Keeping a food diary in which you note down everything you consume is a useful way of detecting ...
Function of the Skin
The skin is the largest organ of the body and one that we could not survive without. The skin is a mirror of your health. If you are a smoker, a heavy drinker, anaemic, exhausted, or dehydrated ...
General Skin Care Tips for people with eczema
Avoid exfoliating treatments as this may irritate the skin. Use cotton lined water proof gloves when immersing your hands in water. Wear plain cotton gloves when doing household ...
Good Food for your Skin
One of the easiest things you can do to stay healthy and to help your body heal itself is to eat a nutritious diet. Such a diet will help you boost your immune system and will provide ...
Good Germs versus Bad Germs
We all hate germs and many of us spend a lot of time removing any trace of them from our homes. We may however be doing more harm than good. Good germs versus bad germs In layman ...
Hand Eczema
Hand Eczema is an extremely common problem. Unfortunately hand eczema is also very difficult to keep under control as we are constantly using our hands for so many things. People with hand ...
Helpful hints to help minimize eczema
We all know what it is like to have eczema or to live with someone who has eczema. And we all know how difficult it can be to keep the condition under control. Here are some helpful ...
Holidays and Eczema
Holidays are a precious part of family life. A time that you shouldn’t have to miss out on just because you or a family member suffer from eczema. With proper preparation and a little ...
Infantile Eczema - the basics
Eczema in infants tends to start at about 2-4 months of age, and is generally the result of an allergic reaction to food (usually cow's milk or eggs), environmental inhalers or pollens. The ...
Infantile Seborrheic Eczema (Cradle Cap)
Infantile Seborrhoeic Eczema is a type of dermatitis which is the result of an accumulation of dead skin cells. It is most common in the first three months of a baby's life, however it ...
Is my eczema lotion working?
There is a lot we can do to control the problems associated with eczema and psoriasis. However curing them is a different matter. There is no known cure for eczema and psoriasis. ...
Isolation Survey Findings
For many, eczema is an isolating, stressful condition to live with. However by most it is regarded as a mild skin irritation where the skin becomes red and itchy. Eczema is widely considered ...
Learn from your mistakes
Making mistakes is good – providing you learn from them. It is no different to when you were a toddler learning life skills like walking and stacking blocks. You try different methods ...
Lifestyle changes and poor education cause increase in Atopic Eczema
In the 1960's 4% of children in the UK suffered from eczema. Today's figures show that there are now 24% of the children in the UK affected with the condition. So what has changed? Dr ...
Living with Baby Eczema
Although both adults and children can develop eczema it is predominantly considered a childhood condition. The fact is there are many different forms of eczema and it is the atopic form ...
Living with Dust Mites & Eczema
Dust mites are everywhere. They live in our carpets, bedding, curtains, mattress and pillows. They thrive in warm moist environments. For most of us they are harmless, but for some they ...
Living with eczema at school
Unfortunately not all children will outgrow their eczema by the time they go to school. It is estimated that the average class room will contain between 1 - 5 children with eczema. Having ...
Living with Psoriasis
We are a social race. It is very important for us to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. If we feel we are different to the people around us we may suffer a fear of rejection, shame, ...
Mobile phones trigger eczema
The possible health risks from using mobile phones have been under scrutiny for some time. In particular the risk of children who regularly us a mobile phone developing brain tumors. Two ...
Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize
Let me say it again! – Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize I say it all the time, to the point where I sound like a worn out tape recorder - The most important thing when caring ...
Moisturizing is vital
Regularly moisturizing the skin will help to reduce the itching and inflammation associated with psoriasis. This in turn will help to minimize the severity of the condition and make it ...
Nail Psoriasis
Nail psoriasis is a very irritating condition. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition caused by an overproduction of skin cells. The condition not only affects the skin but ...
Natural therapies may be the preferred treatment of the future!
There is a definite trend towards natural therapies when it comes to treating eczema. With the well known dangers of the prolonged use of steroids and now with growing fears that the ...
Neurodermatitis
Neurodermatitis is a vague non-specific term used to describe itchiness and resulting dermatitis brought about by emotional causes. There are two basic forms of neurodermatitis: ...
New hope for Psoriatic Arthritis sufferers
May is National arthritis month. What does that have to do with psoriasis and eczema you ask? Just ask the 1 million Americans who suffer from Psoriatic Arthritis and they will tell you ...
No School Today - My Child has Eczema
Being a parent is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. If in fact not the most difficult. As a child gets older and enters into the school world a parent is frequently faced with ...
Nummular Eczema
Nummular Eczema is a chronic dermatitis. The word nummular comes from the Latin term ‘nummus’ meaning coin. An appropriate name for the condition, as it presents itself as stubborn ...
Outdoor play
Young children just want to play outside, and why not it's the best place for them. Fresh air and exercise. That's what my mother always told me every young child needs and I ...
Pregnancy and Eczema
Pregnancy causes many changes in the body. Although most of the changes are obvious and explainable, some are still creating a degree of mystery. One such mystery is why some women have ...
Pregnancy and psoriasis
A recent study carried out by Jenny Murase and colleagues at the University of California has revealed that there may be a correlation between an improvement of psoriasis in pregnant women ...
Product Review - Sooth-it gel
Always looking for new ways to improve the comfort of our skin the Grahams have now developed a new product designed to take the sting out of minor cuts, burns and bites. Ideal for sensitive ...
Psoriasis - Signs and Symptoms
Psoriasis has some very distinctive signs and symptoms. The most distinctive of these being the psoriatic lesion as it is sharply defined against the normal skin. Characteristically it ...
Psoriasis - Where the Cell Went Wrong!
Those who suffer from psoriasis know it as an irritating, recurring skin condition that can be both unsightly and debilitating. Few however understand the reason behind it....why they have ...
Psoriasis - You are not alone
Inflamed, itchy skin, Thick, red patches covering your body, Dry, silvery flakes on your scalp and through your hair. Feeling Lonesome? In fact, psoriasis is one of the more ...
Psoriasis & Vitamin D
It is common knowledge that vitamin D helps many people with psoriasis. Why is it then that vitamin D tablets and creams alone will not control the condition? The answer is simple. There ...
Psoriasis and Alcohol
Psoriasis and alcohol, do they mix? There is nothing better than to end a long, hard day with a wine … or maybe 2. It never did anyone any harm. In fact recent studies suggest that ...
Psoriasis and salty water
The benefits of psoriasis sufferers swimming in the Dead Sea are well documented. Whilst it has not always been clear what it is about the Dead Sea that is so beneficial there are hundreds ...
Psoriasis and Smoking
There seems to be little to be said for smoking on a positive note. It causes lung problems, circulatory problems and now it would appear that it may cause auto immune problems aswell. Studies ...
Psoriasis Cure
Psoriasis is a non-contagious, chronic skin disease that comes in different forms and varying levels of severity. Unfortunately there is no magical psoriasis cure, but there are many ...
Psoriasis Facts
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition. Psoriasis is red, scaly and itchy. Psoriasis runs in families and is therefore hereditary. Psoriasis is rare in young children. Psoriasis ...
Psoriasis Linked With Autism
New evidence indicates that there may be an association between mothers with psoriasis and their children having autism. The study in the February issue of the Archives of Pediatrics ...
Psoriasis Treatment
Psoriasis is a chronic and unpredictable skin condition. It is estimated that 7 million Americans suffer from the condition, with countless others all over the world making effective psoriasis ...
Public Awareness and Psoriasis
Psoriasis affects almost 20 million people world wide however it is believed that 45% or 8 million of these people are undiagnosed. Furthermore, public awareness of this chronic skin condition ...
Quality Antifungal Care
Fungal infections are very common, especially in humid conditions. The most common fungal infections experienced by humans are ringworm and tinea. Both conditions bear a resemblance to ...
Relax and take control of your eczema
There are so many factors in our environment that will trigger an eczema flare up that it is difficult to know where to start to avoid them. Food, Dust, Climate People look upon foods, ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis drugs may cause eczema
A study of the potent TNF-alpha blocking drugs carried out in the Netherlands over the past couple of years suggests that there may be a correlation between developing skin conditions such ...
Seabuckthorn
Read and you shall learn. "Read and you shall learn.." - This is so true when it comes to eczema. Never fall into the complacent state of thinking that you know it all. Even the age old ...
Skin Disorders
The skin is the largest organ of the human body. Its primary function is to keep out harmful environmental elements and keep in the bodies organs and fluids. It is waterproof and protective, ...
So you have eczema... What now?
Always had a tendency to dry skin? Recently noticing irritating, red patches that itch? Suspect it may be eczema? If this is you the first thing you need to do is consult a doctor. Rashes ...
Summer and winter care
Summer Hot, dry climates with low levels of humidity can result in dry skin. It is important to keep eczema affected skin moist - wear natural fabrics (cotton is best) to keep cool and ...
Survey Finds 51% Of Patients Live In Constant State Of Concern
For many, eczema is an isolating, stressful condition to live with. However by most it is regarded as a mild skin irritation where the skin becomes red and itchy. More of an inconvenience ...
Teenage Eczema
If you are a teenager with eczema you may think it is a real drag. Why You? The truth is you are not alone. 5 million people in Britain have eczema. Eczema can however have a big effect ...
The Heartache of Psoriasis
For a healthy young person to suddenly find themselves diagnosed with a chronic disease for which there is no cure can be devastating. This coupled with the fact that the disease cannot ...
The risks of treating psoriasis
Psoriasis is an inherited skin condition affecting thousands of adults and children worldwide. The condition causes an over production of skin cells resulting in an excess of immature cells ...
Thick Skin
I always thought that being thick skinned meant that you didn't upset easily when ridiculed. There is however another meaning - when the thickness of the skin actually increases. People ...
Tips on using emollients
When suffering from eczema or psoriasis using emollients is a necessary part of life. There are ways to make your emollients more effective and less of a chore to apply: To reduce the ...
Treat Eczema
If we knew exactly how to treat eczema, there would be a lot of happy and itch-free people out there! But unfortunately, as you would know, there is no easy way to treat eczema. One ...
Two heads are better than one
A union of 2 of the UK’s, skincare companies York Phama, the University of Sheffield Spinout, and Molecular SkinCare has enabled some of the country’s leading skin disease specialists ...
Types of Psoriasis
The type of psoriasis you have is determined by the appearance and location of the lesions. There are three main forms of psoriasis and a fourth which is uncommon and questionable as to ...
Using Cortisone
There is a lot of fear about the use of cortisone when treating eczema. Cortisone is a very effective form of treatment for mild to moderate eczema. It is however important to follow a ...
Varicose Eczema
When we think of eczema we usually think of the familial, atopic eczema that affects many of our children. There are however literally hundreds of different types of skin inflammation. ...
Westerners Behind the Times
Those of us living in the westernized world like to think we are more advanced or developed than those living in the eastern world. Yet time and time again we are proven wrong. One ...
What's causing my Eczema?
Have you always had a tendency to dry skin? Or you are recently noticing irritating red patches that itch? Suspect it may be eczema? It is a common belief that eczema is caused by food ...
Why patch test
The most common reaction I get when I tell my clients to patch test our products before using them is surprise. They think I am expecting them to have an allergic reaction. The fact ...
Winter Woes
In the southern countries as the weather warms up, the air becomes more humid and eczema takes a back seat in many peoples lives. However this means that for those living in the northern ...
Yoga & Eczema
Have you ever thought of trying yoga to help control your eczema or psoriasis? Stress is a common trigger of eczema and psoriasis, and is often the cause of a flare up. Yoga will help ...