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Scientists Just Found Out That a Bacteria Tells Your Skin to Itch

Eczema bacteria

Eczema sufferers, there’s some hopeful news on the horizon. Scientists have uncovered a fascinating link between the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and the relentless itching that characterizes eczema. Researchers have known that people with eczema tend to have higher amounts of Staphylococcus aureus on their skin. But, are they there because of your scratching? Or are […]

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 […]

These bamboo eczema gloves will stop you from scratching unconsciously at night

bamboo eczema gloves

If you wear special eczema gloves made from bamboo fibres before you sleep, is it possible to break (or reduce) the habit of scratching at night? Let’s find out. Everyone who suffers from eczema knows that the symptoms usually get worse at night. The constant itching makes it difficult, if not impossible to get a […]

Elderly hand eczema gets better in two weeks

Dina* in Yishun contacted us about the condition of her elderly mother’s hand eczema. Her mother’s hands were dry, blistered and the skin was cracking open in places. Her condition was more pronounced at the fingers. “The doctor recommended to apply moisturiser, but her condition is pretty bad and it wasn’t helping much”, she said. […]

We will be operating as usual during the circuit breaker

I’m sure you’ve heard by now that Singapore will implement tighter measures next week to slow the spread of COVID-19. This is now being referred to as Singapore’s “circuit breaker” against COVID-19. This means that schools, shopping centres, offices and places of worship will close for 1 month from 7 April 2020. And there will […]

Study finds that moisturisers don’t prevent baby eczema

Study finds that moisturisers don't prevent baby eczema

According to a major new study led by team of dermatologists in Nottingham, UK, using moisturisers on babies doesn’t prevent eczema. Researchers examined nearly 1,400 babies and found that, even if the babies were regularly moisturized, it had no effect on whether the baby developed eczema later. Scientists said the findings were “surprising” as many […]

Top 6 CNY Snacks to Avoid if You Have Eczema (and 4 that are OK)

Warning: Depressing article if you are craving CNY snacks. But it may be good for your skin! As we enter the festive period for Chinese New Year, there will be family gatherings, ang paus, and of course, lots of snacks! As you visit your friends and relatives’ houses, you will definitely be offered all kinds […]