My friend ST told me that on hot days like today, she always wants to wear a sleeveless top. But after a nasty eczema flare-up, she has brown patches and scratch lines on her arms and shoulders, making her think twice. She also worries that the eczema scars are now permanent. Did she do irreversible […]
At six weeks postpartum, Sheryl noticed the skin on her knuckles were split and cracked, and her inside elbow itched so badly during late-night feeds that she couldn’t get back to sleep. The eczema flare-up came suddenly; red, cracked and painfully tight skin. It all happened suddenly, after her baby was born. She traced it […]
Short answer: Yes, for most people. Emu oil is used as a moisturiser/adjunct to reduce dryness and inflammation and support the skin barrier. It’s best thought of as part of a complete eczema management plan, and not a cure. Read on for full details. What Is Emu Oil Why It’s Recommended For Eczema Emu oil […]
When it comes to managing eczema, choosing between an eczema cream or an eczema oil depends on your specific skin needs, the type of flare-up you’re experiencing, and even your daily routine. Both have their pros and cons, and often the best approach is to experiment to see which works best for your skin at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
