The constant heat and humidity of Singapore can take a toll on your skin. When it’s hot, you get sweaty. But shower too often, and it strips away our natural skin barrier. This can leave your delicate skin vulnerable and prone to flare ups. And when flare ups happen, it also causes a vicious cycle. […]
If you’re going through topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), you already know how debilitating it is. The burning feeling, stinging, and that crawling nerve-sensitivity feels relentless. Sleep is non-existent. And even the aircon or the touch of fabric can trigger waves of pain that make simple tasks feel exhausting. During TSW, you also get large weeping […]
According to a study carried out in 2015, 21 percent of children and 11 percent of adults in Singapore have eczema, and half of them have this condition for life. In other words, 1 in 10 adults and 2 in 10 children have developed eczema in Singapore. That’s a lot of people! The actual cause […]
Emu oil is not the only solution to calm flare-ups. There are many other “eczema oils” available, such as coconut oil, argan oil, jojoba, and more. Today, let’s look at how these various oils, including emu oil, are used for eczema management. We will look at how they are derived, some popular brands, their main […]
If you have eczema, you probably moisturise regularly as part your daily regimen, right? But, how do you incorporate emu oil into your skincare routine? This is what we will cover. About Emu Oil Before we jump into the how-to part, let’s talk a bit about what emu oil actually is. Emu oil comes from […]
Over the last few years, you would have seen this product pop up in Watsons, Guardian and Unity. They ran roadshows, online ads, and rapidly gained popularity among Singaporeans. I too am a regular user of Suu Balm’s Rapid Itch Relief Moisturiser. And not just for my eczema. My kids have started to wake up […]
A common area for eczema to flare-up is on my arms. My arms will break out in red rashes, spots or bumps; and becomes terribly itchy. It’s also hard to hide. When I am holding on to the MRT handrail, or grabbing the bus pole, people notice my red rashy and blistery skin, and it […]
During one of my eczema flareups, I scratch until my skin bleeds, because feeling pain is better than feeling itchy. But as a result, my skin is torn and damaged, and eczema scars will form the next day from the dried blood. I know that these scars are not as permanent as a surgery or […]
