Have you ever flinched while washing your hands because of raw, cracked skin on your fingers? Or noticed tiny, stubborn blisters forming on your knuckles that just won’t go away? You’re probably dealing with a common problem that faces many people. Hand eczema (also called hand dermatitis) affects many adults at some point in their […]
If you’ve been through a bad eczema flare-up, you know the frustrating results afterwards. The itch and redness finally calm down, but you’re left staring at dark patches, scratch marks, and rough skin that remind you of everything you just went through. I hear this from customers all the time. “My eczema is gone but […]
When I developed eczema as an adult, it felt like my world was turned upside down. One moment, I was leading a normal life; the next, red, itchy patches were spreading, doctors were shrugging, and I was on a frustrating merry-go-round of steroid creams and temporary fixes. Like many others on this journey, I discovered […]
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 […]
