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This Eczema Lotion Has Hundreds of Glowing Reviews. But Does Suu Balm Have Any Side Effects?

Suu Balm side effects

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 […]

These Eczema Sleeves Stopped Me from Scratching My Arms to Shreds

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 […]

How to Lighten Eczema Scars and Prevent Further Skin Aging? [AskSkinshareSG]

Emu oil for eczema scar treament

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 […]

How to Relieve TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal)? [AskSkinshareSG]

TSW is an acronym that is gaining familiarity among the severe eczema sufferers. TSW or known as topical steroid withdrawal is the skin condition symptom when one stops applying steroids entirely after a history of depending on topical steroids for a prolonged period. In the past few years, we are getting more questions from eczema […]

Woman was afraid to bathe because her eczema stung so badly

Janice* from Singapore developed eczema a few years ago. It started from her feet, but the rashes soon spread to her legs, arms and hands. Her rashes were so itchy and painful that she was afraid of bathing because of the stinging sensation.  “I can feel the itch starting to appear on my face and […]