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 […]
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 […]
Parenting is never easy, but when your child struggles with eczema, the worry and exhaustion reach a different level. Saifuddin and his wife know this firsthand, as their four-year-old daughter has been battling eczema since she was a toddler. “It probably runs in the family,” Saifuddin shared. “My wife has had eczema since she was […]
When we think about eczema, the image that often comes to mind is one of red, inflamed, and itchy patches of skin. Naturally, doctors tend to focus on these visible symptoms when assessing the severity of your condition. But, one thing that doctors want to know about your eczema has very little to do with […]
