This morning, I read this CNA piece and one line stood out. A 43-year-old talent manager named Chloe, profiled in the article, described eczema as “rich people kind of sickness”. She had spent over a decade cycling through oral steroids and immunosuppressants before a JAK inhibitor finally cleared most of her skin in 2021. The […]
When a parent messages Skinshare for advice about their child’s eczema, I would always go through a quick checklist of environmental factors. “It might be the dust, or a new cleaning product you started using, or whether they stay in aircon 24/7.” And as of last week, another big study was published that added more […]
Have you ever flinched while washing your hands because of raw, cracked skin on your fingers? Or noticed tiny, stubborn blisters forming on your knuckles that just won’t go away? You’re probably dealing with a common problem that faces many people. Hand eczema (also called hand dermatitis) affects many adults at some point in their […]
If you’ve been through a bad eczema flare-up, you know the frustrating results afterwards. The itch and redness finally calm down, but you’re left staring at dark patches, scratch marks, and rough skin that remind you of everything you just went through. I hear this from customers all the time. “My eczema is gone but […]
When I developed eczema as an adult, it felt like my world was turned upside down. One moment, I was leading a normal life; the next, red, itchy patches were spreading, doctors were shrugging, and I was on a frustrating merry-go-round of steroid creams and temporary fixes. Like many others on this journey, I discovered […]
The constant heat and humidity of Singapore can take a toll on your skin. When it’s hot, you get sweaty. But shower too often, and it strips away our natural skin barrier. This can leave your delicate skin vulnerable and prone to flare ups. And when flare ups happen, it also causes a vicious cycle. […]
Living with eczema means constantly battling the urge to scratch, especially when your skin feels irritated, hot, or dry. It’s a relentless cycle that can impact your sleep, confidence, and overall well-being. Eczema sleeves offer a simple, non-invasive way to manage these daily challenges, acting as a protective second skin for your arms and legs […]
If you’re going through topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), you already know how debilitating it is. The burning feeling, stinging, and that crawling nerve-sensitivity feels relentless. Sleep is non-existent. And even the aircon or the touch of fabric can trigger waves of pain that make simple tasks feel exhausting. During TSW, you also get large weeping […]
