Always had a tendency to dry skin? Recently noticing irritating, red patches that itch? Suspect it may be eczema?

The IgE-specific test is a new form of allergy testing and consists of a single draw of blood.

The History of Eczema Eczema is a very old condition, probably as old as man himself. As with many words of western civilization, it originated from the Greek language. When translated into English the word ECZEMA means, “BOIL OUT”. Eczema first begins as small blisters that are similar in appearance to sago granules. To the […]

LET’S WRAP IT UP! Is your eczema out of control? Are the patches on your skin so itchy they bleed? Does your eczema keep you awake at night? If your eczema is this bad simple good skin care combined with a cream and bath oil may not be enough to ease the discomfort and repair […]

TREATING ECZEMA FROM THE INSIDE Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that will affect all individuals differently.  There is no direct known cause as to why some people get it and some don’t, but a few probable causes have been identified over the years. A deficit in Omega 3 One of these has been found […]

Beat eczema by being happy

The state of our skin is affected by many different things – over-exposure to harsh uv rays, pollution, cigarette smoke, lack of water, caffeine. The list goes on.

Here in Australia our summers can be very hot.  Although a little bit of sun may help some people’s eczema and psoriasis, too much can be very damaging and very painful.  Enjoying the sun whilst avoiding sunburn and skin damage is the secret to an enjoyable Australian summer. What happens when we sunbake? When we […]

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Itching can occur at any time, but it always seems worse at night.  It is also more difficult to control – especially in young children. Night itching can be minimized! To help minimize the damage caused by excessive night itching keep your child’s fingernails well trimmed and cover as much of their skin in clothing […]

Christmas time is here once again, and if you are like me it’s hard to believe a year has passed since last Christmas. The rounds of Christmas parties and drinks would have most probably started for most. Although it is a time of happiness and festive fun, it can be a daunting time of year […]