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 Holroyd of What Allergy to tell us her eczema and...
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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 your eczema on your acne!?
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 now.
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 body to fight eczema, right?
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 those living with long-term skin conditions.
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 emollients.
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 conditions being affected by diet. Despite recent research being clear...
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 light and cotton rather than hot and bothersome. But it's still...
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 into bright sunshine, while others actually improve with sun exposure
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. Sadly, this also applies to the creams you might use...
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 and uncomfortable.
Is Carpet Bad For Eczema?
Carpets (and curtains, cushions, rugs and throws) end up full of highly allergenic dust mite debris, moulds and pet dander, all of which can trigger eczema flare-ups. What can you do...