Ringworm, Thrush, Jock itch, Tinea, Athletes foot…What do these conditions all have in common?

They are all fungal conditions but are frequently mistaken for…

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.

Itching can occur at any time, but it always seems worse at night. It is also more difficult to control – especially in young children.

They are all a potential hazard for the eczema sufferer when buying new clothes. Sensitive skin is easily irritated and poorly selected clothing is frequently the cause of skin irritation.

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.

Pregnancy causes many changes in the body. Although most of the changes are obvious and explainable some are still creating a degree of mystery.

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about some interesting facts that were not necessarily related to eczema and psoriasis. Today I decided to stay on track. I have some more interesting facts but they are related to eczema and psoriasis.

When you have a skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis it is very beneficial to read as much as you can so that your knowledge of your condition is as broad as possible.

Sometimes I read things that I find quite amazing. They don’t always have anything to do with eczema or psoriasis or even the skin but they still have a bit of the “wow factor”.

Psoriasis doesn’t look good!

And because of this people who do not have psoriasis are often quick to judge the condition and the person who has the condition.