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 […]
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When you tell someone (who doesn’t have eczema) that you have eczema, they will immediately launch into “advice” mode. “Have you tried avoiding this?”. “Have you tried applying that?”. I’m sure they mean well. But suggesting treatment methods are not helpful until you actually know the reason for your flare-ups. So, let’s chat about why […]
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“I couldn’t bend my finger”: Hand eczema misery after Singaporean woman returns from holiday
Upon returning to Singapore, her skin started cracking and peeling. By following our product advice, her hands have now recovered.
Itchy skin and scratching are probably the most difficult to manage symptoms for most eczema and dermatitis sufferers. Pruritus or known as chronic severe itching of the skin can cause uncomfortable, irritating sensation that affects our daily life. The itch signal is sent to the brain due to numerous reasons – dry and irritated skin, […]
Dry skin is a very common skin condition among those who suffer from eczema. However, did you know that dry skin also affects up to 50 per cent of elderly people? The skin undergoes many changes with age. The epidermis, or the uppermost layer of the skin, becomes thinner, and its protective lipid (oil) barrier also becomes […]
Eczema has been affecting me my whole life. I’ve tried many ways to ‘heal’ and ‘recover’ myself from it, but failed every single time as I was so reliant on steroids ever since I was young – Arlinda* Bee’s Eczema Diet Consultation Session When I first met her, she portrayed symptoms of a chronic eczema […]
Most eczema sufferers are advised to follow that the correct skincare regime and thus, trying many different products. Sometimes, finding the right natural product and skincare regime helps. Here is how one of our reader found her relief after many years: July 2017 Background : A reader consulted us on the correct skincare to use […]