Adult

Eczema is one of those conditions that waxes and wanes throughout life. For many women, changes in hormones can trigger eczema flare-ups. The teenage years can often see a recurrence of childhood eczema. The same is true during pregnancy. In my case the first sign that I was pregnant was a flare up of eczema […]

Melatonin is know to aid sleep, so it’s no surprise that there has been research into its effectiveness in helping eczema sufferers to sleep better. We look at the evidence. Eczema and sleep Eczema is commonly associated with both poor sleep quality and difficulty in falling asleep. Studies have found that up to 80% of

Eczema prone skin can be sensitive to irritants, bacteria, and allergens. It is also typically dry and uneven making it vulnerable to nicks and scrapes from razor blades. As a result, shaving can leave the skin feeling sore and uncomfortable. While letting your beard grow is the obvious solution, for some men this isn’t an

Between shaving, waxing, sugaring, threading, tweezing, creams and laser hair removal, it seems like the methods for removing unwanted body hair are endless. However, those options can look very different for people with eczema. As well as being sensitive to common ingredients in hair removal products, eczema sufferers typically have dry and uneven skin that

Our hands come into contact with many different materials and substances every day, so unsurprisingly, they’re one of the most common areas of the body where eczema develops, especially in adults. With so many joints and moving parts, the skin on our hands is particular vulnerable to cracking, making hand eczema particularly uncomfortable. And because we

We all know that regular exercise is essential for cardiovascular health as well as supporting mental wellbeing. But did you know that regular low to moderate intensity exercise also reduces inflammation and suppresses allergic immune responses, both of which can help to reduce eczema symptoms. We look at the practicalities of regular exercise for eczema

Eczema is an uncomfortable condition, no matter where it appears on the body. However, if you develop eczema on your face as an adult, not only is it uncomfortable, but you may feel self-conscious about it too. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, with most people experiencing flare-ups, where symptoms worsen and then gradually improve

Stress can wreak havoc on the body. Common symptoms include sleep problems, fatigue, muscle aches, headaches, and chest pains. But have you considered that stress could also be to blame for your eczema flare-ups? While stress doesn’t cause eczema, research shows that it can be significant trigger. In this article, we’ll explore the link between stress and

Coming up with interesting and thoughtful gifts can be tricky. If the person you’re gifting to has a skin condition like eczema it can be even more difficult. No one wants to give a gift that the receiver can’t use. We’ve put our heads together to come up with a list of thoughtful gifts for