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If your child suffers with eczema, the chances are that you will have seen an improvement in their skin over the summer months. The high humidity typical of a British Summer, coupled with increased vitamin D levels, along with paddling in the sea (if you’re lucky enough) and lighter clothing all contribute to healthier skin. But […]
Humidity and eczema – What’s the link? Read More »
Finding the trigger for their child’s eczema so that it can be avoided is the holy grail for eczema parents. Not surprisingly, allergy testing is often seen as the way to achieve this. However, as with all things eczema – allergy testing in children is not as straight-forward as it sounds. We look at when
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There is growing evidence that early-onset eczema can be a forerunner to food allergies. For example, a study of over 4,000 one year olds in Australia found that one in five infants with eczema were allergic to peanut, egg white or sesame. This is compared to one in 25 infants without eczema1. However, the patterns
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If you have a child with eczema you will likely know all about the atopic triad – this describes the three conditions which often go hand in hand, hence ‘triad’. The three conditions are eczema, allergies and asthma. In this post we are going to focus on allergies, specifically to certain foods. Allergies can also
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One of the first pieces of advice that any eczema parent hears is that they should identify any triggers for their little one’s eczema. But it doesn’t take long to realise that there are hundreds of possible triggers. How on earth do you go about finding the needle in the haystack? We’ve put together this simple guide to being an eczema detective to help you get started.
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Spring is finally on its way, with lighter nights and warmer days. It’s definitely a feel-good time of year – not only does the springtime make us feel better in general, but it can also be more comfortable for eczema sufferers too with the temperatures being favourable – not too hot, not too cold. That
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There’s good scientific evidence that children who live in hard water areas are 54 per cent more likely to have eczema compared to children who live in softer water areas. So does this mean that you can reduce your child’s eczema by installing a water softener? There is plenty of marketing hype suggesting that
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As the parent of an eczema child you know that all sorts of things can trigger a flare up. Toiletries, cleaning products, animal dander, washing powders… The list goes on and on. What, however, about the environment in your home? It is widely recognised that house dust mites can worsen eczema and other skin conditions.
Eczema triggers #5: Mould Read More »
When your baby has eczema, it can be an exhausting and frustrating task to find products that don’t irritate their sensitive skin. Since every baby will react differently to certain ingredients, there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to toiletries. It’s all about testing products to see what works best for your child. We show
How to patch test toiletries and creams on children with eczema Read More »
When your children are constantly itching because of eczema, you’ll very quickly become an expert on all the various products that claim to calm the skin. I have a science background and, even then, I have found the list of chemicals found in some of today’s most popular products challenging! Having raised two children who
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Bathtime should be a relaxing and fun time when babies can bask in Mum and Dad’s undivided attention before bedtime. However, for eczema babies (and their parents) it can be one of the most stressful parts of the day. While it can be tempting to skip the bath, bathing is really important in keeping eczema skin as healthy as possible. Also having a consistent bedtime routine really does help little ones drop off to sleep more easily. And where sleeping is concerned, a baby eczema sufferer needs all the help he can get.
Avoiding baby eczema triggers #2: Bathtime Read More »
When your baby begins to itch and scratch, we know from experience it can be distressing. For parents with itchy newborns, it can be difficult to identify what’s causing your baby’s skin irritation. While there are many causes for eczema in children, one you may not have considered is cow’s milk protein allergy or CMPA. What
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Teething is a well known anecdotal trigger for flare-ups in pre-existing baby eczema. It’s not clear if the trigger for these flare-ups the stress associated with teething, aggravation by the excess droll associated with teething, the hormones which triggered the teething in the first place, or a combination of the three. Either way, if your baby’s
Baby eczema triggers #6: Does teething trigger eczema? Read More »
There are a number of different types of eczema and it’s entirely possible for child to suffer from more than one type at the same time. In this article we look at contact dermatitis. This type of eczema is caused by the skin reacting to irritants that the skin comes into direct contact with. The
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As many parents of itchy little ones know, it is common for children who suffer from eczema to also be prone to allergies – both food and environment-related. Babies and children sleep for around half of every day and typically sleep in their bedrooms. We look at how to create an eczema friendly bedroom. Creating
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One of the most effective ways of controlling baby eczema is to identify what triggers your baby’s eczema flare-ups and avoid them as far as possible. Washing detergents and fabric softeners are a very common cause of baby eczema.
Avoiding baby eczema triggers #1: Laundry Read More »
Babies and children with eczema are more likely to suffer from dangerous allergic reactions. We asked Dr Nikky Ellis – A&E doctor, paediatric first-aid teacher and eczema/allergy mum – to tell us how to recognise the signs of a serious allergic reaction and what to do. Dr Nikky has first-hand experience of dealing with her own son’s
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Although house dust mites are not a common trigger for childhood eczema, for a number of children they can cause persistent flare ups which may not respond to treatment. Diagnosing a house dust mite allergy is best done through allergy testing as eliminating house dust mites is time-consuming and can be expensive.
Avoiding baby eczema triggers #3: House dust mite allergy Read More »