What Is TSW Skin? TSW stands for topical steroid withdrawal. It happens when someone who has used steroid creams for a prolonged period decides to stop, and their skin reacts with symptoms that are often more intense than the original eczema. If you are noticing something on your body (or a loved one’s) that doesn’t […]
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 […]
As a nurse, Alina’s day includes tasks such as checking patient’s vital signs and administering medication. Her hands are constantly in motion, tirelessly working to provide comfort and healing. However, being a nurse also means subjecting her hands to frequent washing and sanitisation, a necessary precaution to maintain a sterile environment. But, soon after her […]
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.
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 […]
Valerie* works in the Singapore healthcare industry and was applying steroid creams on her hands for three years to manage “excruciatingly itchy” eczema. After applying emu oil and bamboo gloves just once and seeing a huge improvement, she now uses it regularly, and no longer relies on medication to manage her flare-ups. Valerie is in […]
Lina* in Bedok, Singapore approached us in the middle of March. She wanted advice on how to heal her 8-year old daughter’s hand eczema. After a few weeks, her hands looked and felt so much better! This is what she did (works for adults too!). From the photos Lina sent us, the skin on the […]
