Is Showering Good For Eczema?
There’s a fair amount of confusion around bathing and hygiene routines for those with eczema and the truth is -...
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Are Bleach Baths Good For Eczema?
It sounds like a really extreme treatment for a common condition, but thousands of people around the world swear by...
Is Eczema A Sign Of A Weak Immune System?
Many people make the assumption that eczema is linked to or caused by a weak immune system, but is this...
Is Discoid Eczema An Autoimmune Disease?
It’s been suggested that eczema - including discoid dermatitis - counts as an autoimmune disease; here we look at the...
Is Discoid Eczema Contagious?
A severe case of discoid dermatitis can be very painful, but is it as infectious as it looks?
Has Covid-19 Led To A Hand Eczema Crisis?
The past year has been tough on our hands with frequent handwashing and harsh hand sanitiser.
How Common Is Discoid Eczema?
Discoid, or nummular, eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition; it’s a type of atopic dermatitis or eczema, characterised by...
What Cream Is Best For Dyshidrotic Eczema?
Dyshidrosis can be difficult to manage, but what’s the best thing to put on it to ease the painful symptoms?
Will Nummular Eczema Go Away?
Discoid dermatitis can be a difficult condition to shift; in severe cases, the patches of irritated skin can last for...
How Do You Treat Discoid Eczema Naturally?
Here are some strategies for managing your discoid eczema naturally
Does Nummular Eczema Grow?
Patches tend to start as little bumps or spots, sometimes even blisters, but expand into circular shaped lesions, in fact...
How Do You Prevent Discoid Eczema?
It’s possible to be aware of what triggers your eczema and work towards reducing the risk for yourself.
How Do You Get Rid Of Nummular Eczema?
Nummular eczema, being a chronic condition, isn’t something that you can cure; if you have one episode, then it may...
What Triggers Nummular Eczema?
Unfortunately it’s not entirely clear what causes nummular eczema; some people are more prone to it than others, and tend...
Does Discoid Eczema Leave Scars?
One trigger for discoid eczema is damage to the skin; the eczema can appear where the skin has been injured,...
How Do You Get Rid Of Discoid Eczema?
Flares of discoid eczema can be very persistent; here we look at how to manage the condition.
Can Discoid Eczema Be Caused By Stress?
Discoid eczema is a type of eczema characterised by the shape of its lesions, i.e. the circular itchy, dry patches...
Can Dyshidrosis Spread?
Dyshidrosis can be a tricky condition to get rid of, but can it spread further over the body?
What Is The Fastest Way To Cure Dyshidrosis?
Dyshidrosis is a particularly persistent and uncomfortable type of eczema; in this blog we look at the most efficient way...
How Does Stress Cause Dyshidrotic Eczema?
The cause of dyshidrotic eczema can be hard to identify, but is stress one of the triggers for flares?
What Is The Best Treatment For Dyshidrotic Eczema?
It can be hard to pinpoint what has triggered dyshidrosis, but there are some tried and tested strategies for managing...
What Foods Cause Dyshidrotic Eczema?
Dyshidrotic eczema can be caused by many things; is food one of its triggers?
What Foods To Avoid If You Have Eczema?
We look at what you can and can’t eat if you’ve got eczema.
How Long Does Dyshidrotic Eczema Last?
Dyshidrotic eczema can be hard to manage, but how long might you expect it to last?
What Is Dyshidrotic Eczema?
We’ve all heard the rumours about how eating broccoli or cheese can affect your breastfed baby’s digestion but is there...
What Cures Eczema Fast?!
While there’s no known medication which will cure eczema, there are strategies to manage your symptoms and make eczema easier to...
How Long Does Eczema Last?
For most sufferers, the answer is that eczema is a complicated and chronic condition that needs management strategies over a...
What Causes Eczema In Adults?
Though it’s not so common, people can develop eczema later in life, even if they’ve never suffered from the chronic...
What Triggers Eczema?
Anyone living with skin prone to eczema will know how difficult it can be to identify the main triggers –...
What’s The Main Cause Of Eczema?
There’s nothing more annoying than having an itch you just can’t scratch! But the more you know about eczema, the...
Is It OK To Pop Dyshidrotic Eczema?
If you’ve experienced dyshidrotic eczema, you’ll know precisely how infuriating and itchy it can be! But should you pop the...
Ultimate Guide To Travelling With Eczema
Check out our Ultimate Guide to Travelling With Eczema for all the tips and advice on holidaying with a chronic...
Best Natural Treatment For Acne And Face Eczema
Acne and eczema might be two very different skin conditions, but they can sometimes coincide, making it very difficult to...
The Brutal Truth: Ruth's Story
As part of Balmonds commitment to sharing the stories of real people living with chronic skin conditions, we asked Ruth...
Does Eczema Cream Work For Acne?
Two very different skin conditions, but both inflammatory in nature! But can you use the same cream you use for...
Eczema & Me: My Experience of Immunosuppressant Therapy
A guest blog from Amara Howe: I’ve been on immunosuppressants for three months… this is my experience and how I’m doing...
Top 10 Tips To Get Rid Of Eczema On The Face
Ouch! Your face is dry, sore and horribly itchy! The corners of your mouth are cracking painfully and your eyes...
Can Drinking More Water Help Reduce Eczema?
Hydration is absolutely key to managing eczema, so drinking plenty of water seems like a great way of supporting your...
How Eczema Affects Family Life
It’s not often enough acknowledged just how devastating the effects of eczema or psoriasis can be for the families of...
Six Reasons Why Your Prescribed Moisturisers Might Not Be Helping Your Eczema
What's going on when your prescribed emollient isn't helping your eczema? Here are 6 things to consider about your prescribed...
Should GPs Get More Training In Nutrition?
In the UK at least, nutrition does not hold a central place in our model of medicine, despite so many...
How to avoid an eczema flare-up this summer
Summer can be a fantastically kind season for eczema: there’s plenty of sunshine, the central heating is off, clothes are...
Does Eczema Get Worse In The Sun?
Like many other questions about eczema, the answer is complicated, as some types of eczema are triggered by going out...
Is Your Eczema Cream Giving You An Itchy Rash?
If you have very sensitive, allergy or eczema-prone skin then anything you put on it can potentially cause a reaction....
Does Alcohol Trigger Eczema Flare-ups?
Drinking alcohol often dries out the skin, as well as dilating the blood vessels, meaning eczema becomes more red, itchier...
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