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 […]
Category Archives: Oil
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Jul
Jul
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
Every day, I get WhatsApp messages asking for product advice for their eczema. And one of the products that I frequently recommend is emu oil. This natural oil can help with a variety of skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and sensitive skin. But will it be effective for you? In this article, I will share […]
Cream, Oil, Question, Skincare Regimen
How to Relieve TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal)? [AskSkinshareSG]
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Sep
Sep
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]
16
Jul
Jul
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.
Gloves, Oil, Soap/Cleanser/Bath, Stories
Girl’s peeling eczema hands healed in 3 weeks without steroids; able to play the harp again
16
Apr
Apr
Sara’s daughter’s hands are finally recovering after suffering from pain, itching and blisters for the last two years
Eczema diet, Moisturizer, Oil, Soap/Cleanser/Bath, Stories
Woman was afraid to bathe because her eczema stung so badly
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
Gloves, Moisturizer, Oil, Skincare Regimen, Stories
After 3 years of eczema, she can hold her boyfriend’s hand again
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Mar
Mar
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 […]