Children are particularly vulnerable to the damaging effects of the sun.  Their outdoor habits and lack of understanding about the sun tends to increase their risk of skin damage in later life.  Most people receive 80% of their lifetime exposure to the sun by 18 years of age. It is therefore up to us to […]

Rosacea is a chronic blood vessel disorder affecting the blood vessels of the face.  The result is a facial rash that appears as red pimple like bumps accompanied by excessive flushing. So what triggers the condition? Diet Lifestyle Exercise Drugs/Medicines Emotional changes Environmental changes The triggers of Rosacea are well documented and extensive.  Since Rosacea […]

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 you with the energy you need to help you cope with the stress of your condition. Food is […]

Natural therapies may be the preferred treatment of the future. There is a definite trend towards natural therapies when it comes to treating eczema and psoriasis.  With the well known dangers of the prolonged use of steroids and now with growing fears that the wonder drugs Elidel and Protopic are not as safe as originally […]

Eczema or Psoriasis Psoriasis and eczema are both inflammatory skin conditions which result in considerable discomfort and can prove difficult to treat.  Psoriasis and Eczema are both very common and the exact cause of these conditions are not known.  Although psoriasis and eczema are not life threatening, they can cause severe misery and disruption to […]

The itch at the top The head may only take up a small proportion of the body but if there is a problem at the top end it can affect everything.  Eczema of the scalp is a very common problem, and the associated itchiness can drive you mad. There are two basic forms – that […]

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 whether there is any significant pattern of reaction to a particular food or foods. Following are a few useful tips for keeping […]

For many years there has been considerable controversy about the relationship between food and eczema.  Some believe that eating certain foods will lead to an outbreak of eczema, whilst avoiding these foods will lead to an improvement in their skin condition. Until recently most orthodox doctors dismissed the idea that food had a significant role […]

Eczema is caused by stress? No This is just another eczema fallacy.  Stress often acts as a trigger to eczema flare ups but is not the cause of eczema. Eczema itself may cause stress, which leads to a vicious circle.  An increase in eczema leads to an increase in stress, which further worsens the eczema. […]

It’s a horrible time of year at school, you’re so close to the September holidays but you’ve still got a mountain of study and assignments to get through.  These exams are very important as the results will open up doors for their future. Stress is everywhere The children are well aware of the importance of […]