What should your skincare routine be like if you have eczema? In Singapore, eczema flareup is generally related to the weather. If it’s a hot and humid day, your skin will tend to flare up. On rainy days, it may be much calmer. Regardless of the weather, this is what you should try to practice on […]
Singapore is the first country in Asia to approve a new form of treatment for eczema known as Ustekinumab. This treatment is delivered in the form of a jab, and targets the immune system, unlike typical steroid medication. From ChannelNewsAsia: According to the National Skin Centre, the condition affects over 2,000 people here every year. Currently, […]
According to the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, March 2010, babies who breast feed for longer periods may actually be more likely to develop eczema. According to an article in Reuters: “The study followed 321 infants who were at increased risk of allergies because their mothers had a history of asthma. Researchers found that among […]
The Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*Star) Singapore has come up with a technology that helps researches analyze the quality of sleep. Eczema sufferers have long known that if their skin is calm, they wake up more refreshed, and if not, they wake up groggy and irritated. The reason is of course due to […]
One is a grammy award winning singer, and the other has won numerous Star Awards. And both have to deal with eczema in their lives. According to Jacelyn Tay’s quote in an article in the Business Times: “I’ve got eczema, rosacea and a very sensitive scalp, on which so far I can only use two […]
Bathe in bleach? Sounds like a crazy idea, but a study was done at the Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago seems to indicate an improvement in eczema in patients 9 months to 17 years.
I am very cautious of using moisturizers on my face cause facial skin is thinner and more sensitive. I use this hypoallergenic cream to moisturize my face daily at night before going to bed. This is a very gentle face cream, not sticky and light. Description in Avene’s website : Skin Recovery Cream is a […]
Hospigel gentle skin wash was recommended by my skin specialist when my eczema flare up was quite septic. It contains antiseptic and non-irritating and is used in hospitals for wound cleaning as well. Luckily it’s not drying even though it foams a little. I use this when I have raw/broken skin during flare ups. Direction of use […]