Emu oil has been used as a moisturiser and to heal wounds for thousands of years. Learn why it is a suitable treatment for eczema.
Itchy skin and scratching are probably the most difficult to manage symptoms for most eczema and dermatitis sufferers. Pruritus or known as chronic severe itching of the skin can cause uncomfortable, irritating sensation that affects our daily life. The itch signal is sent to the brain due to numerous reasons – dry and irritated skin, […]
Seborrheic dermatitis is a form of eczema which affects body parts which are oily or mainly the scalp. It causes scaly patches which are red and itchy. In most cases, it can also be associated with severe and stubborn dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis can also be called scalp eczema, scalp dermatitis, chronic dandruff, seborrheic eczema or seborrheic […]
Dry skin is a very common skin condition among those who suffer from eczema. However, did you know that dry skin also affects up to 50 per cent of elderly people? The skin undergoes many changes with age. The epidermis, or the uppermost layer of the skin, becomes thinner, and its protective lipid (oil) barrier also becomes […]
Eczema has been affecting me my whole life. I’ve tried many ways to ‘heal’ and ‘recover’ myself from it, but failed every single time as I was so reliant on steroids ever since I was young – Arlinda* Bee’s Eczema Diet Consultation Session When I first met her, she portrayed symptoms of a chronic eczema […]
Email review from a reader who tried the correct samples from Skinshare.SG : I’ve been having dry, cracked hands and sometimes small tiny blisters appear on my fingers, my palms for months. I’m a housewife with 2 young kids who does housework 24/7. I can’t avoid soaps/detergents. Prior to this, I was never sensitive to […]
Kefir is the latest topic in the health and nutrition forums, discussions and coffee table chats as being another source of probiotic. It is popular because lactose intolerant or people who are allergic to dairy can now have another natural source of probiotic for healthy gut balance. How is it different from yogurt? Can it […]