Just like when they were a child the teenager with eczema must be selective about the activities they choose. This is especially so when it comes to selecting a career.
Eczema and Skin infections
Skin infections are a common problem associated with eczema. The problem is the eczema is just so itchy it is hard not to scratch. The skin is already tender, fragile and irritated so repeated scratching can easily
Helpful hints to help minimise 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 hints that you can
Eczema is affected by coffee
Whilst not directly involved in eczema caffeine can irritate the gut lining and make it more permeable. This in turn can make you more likely to develop a food sensitivity. If you are prone to eczema a food sensitivity may trigger an eczema flare up. Cutting out or at least decreasing the amount of coffee, tea, chocolate and cola-type drinks is advisable.
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 of eczema is known as
Happy New Year
Here’s to a healthy and enjoyable 2009!
The Sleepy Itch
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 […]
An Itch Free Christmas
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 […]
Protect Young Skin
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 […]
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. Recent studies show that stress also affects our skin state. Although the link between the brain and the skin is not new the impact stress has on […]