How To Get Rid Of Eczema In The Ears
Whatever the cause of your itchy ears, it’s certain that bumpy, inflamed skin in and around the ears can be horribly frustrating for sufferers: a irritating itch with no way...
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The Ultimate Guide For Treating Climbers’ Hands
Hands have to be in good, healthy, robust shape to take on the challenges of climbing. Here are our top tips for looking after your hands before, during and after...
What’s the Best Cream For Varicose Eczema?
Varicose eczema (also known as venous, statis or gravitational eczema) is a type of dermatitis on the lower legs, which can develop when the veins’ valves aren’t working properly, leading...
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...
Does Hayfever Make Your Skin Itch?
Yes, hayfever can definitely ramp up the itchiness! While hay fever is usually associated with streaming eyes, congestion, sneezing, headaches and feeling like you’ve got a persistent cold, itchy or...
Which Foods Should A Psoriasis Patient Avoid?
Although a lot more research is needed to make a definite link between the inflammatory response of psoriasis and what we eat, there are certainly some foods which psoriasis sufferers...
Never Had Eczema Before: What Triggers Eczema In Adults?
Although eczema is usually seen as a childhood disease which most sufferers grow out of, some people who had eczema as a child can flare up again in middle age...
What Does Topical Steroid Withdrawal Look Like on the Face
Symptoms of TSW on the face include: Flushed, red patches; rosacea Swollen eyes Pustules or pimples around the mouth Rash-like appearance Extreme sensitivity ‘Elephantine wrinkles’ Severe dryness Flaking or shedding...
How To Manage The Symptoms Of Topical Steroid Withdrawal
If you've been suffering from extreme side-effects of topical corticosteroids and have decided to stop using them, it’s important to make yourself comfortable and to manage the symptoms as best you...
3 Tips To Control Psoriasis Your GP Might Not Suggest
If you’re living with psoriasis your doctor is likely to suggest treatment in one or all of the following categories: Topical - emollients and/or topical steroids Phototherapy Systemic -...
What Are The Stages Of Topical Steroid Withdrawal?
Generally, symptoms start within a couple of weeks (and up to a couple of months) after discontinuing topical steroids. However, the sad truth about TSW (or Red Skin Syndrome/RSS) is...
