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 […]
Category Archives: Question
Moisturizer, Question
This Eczema Lotion Has Hundreds of Glowing Reviews. But Does Suu Balm Have Any 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 […]
Oil, Question, Skincare Regimen
How to Lighten Eczema Scars and Prevent Further Skin Aging? [AskSkinshareSG]
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 […]
Cream, Oil, Question, Skincare Regimen
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 […]
Gloves, Moisturizer, Oil, Question, Soap/Cleanser/Bath
How to Manage Children’s Eczema on Knee and Elbow Folds? [AskSkinshareSG]
Sweat and heat in these areas can irritate the skin. Scratching can introduce bacteria, and break the skin, leading to infection. Here’s how to manage it.
#AskSkinsharesg, my hands get dry and blisters form on my palms when i do housework. How to prevent this?