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 […]
I use this QV cream occassionally to moisturize my skin after bath. It’s a bit thick to coat my skin but is not sticky. I do not get any tingly feeling so means the ingredients are quite hypoallergenic. This moisturizer can be easily found at any pharmacy. Advisable to get the bigger tub so that it’s […]
Read some articles that say that one cause of dry skin is because our body is lacking in oils on our skin surface. Omega 3 supplements are supposed to help. Not sure if it really works cause I have not been taking it regularly. I take it occasionally in addition to my daily EPO (Evening […]
