My Experience with Steroid Ointments for Eczema (and why I stopped using it)

Topical steroids ointment have been the commonly prescribed medication for my eczema and dermatitis condition for many years. While it has been proven to be effective in managing mild to chronic skin inflammation symptoms, however, if used incorrectly, can result in negative effects on your skin. What are the different types of Topical Steroids? Topical […]

How to Save on Skin Health Supplements

We consume health supplement when we have a health condition that requires specific vitamin or mineral or when we are too busy to include a wholesome nutritious diet in our busy daily schedule. Recommended Health Supplement for Skin Health There are several reputable health supplement ecommerce platform in Singapore which are gaining popularity in recent […]

What Causes Hand Blisters?

Irritating blisters on fingers, peeling skin, itchy rashes, cracked painful skin that keeps recurring – experience any one of these symptoms and you can’t seem to find out what’s going on? Then you may likely be experiencing hand eczema or contact dermatitis. When you visit the dermatologists, he may diagnose your condition as allergic reaction […]

Nutritionally Complete Organic Oat Milk for Toddlers and Children

Baby rash dairy milk sensitivity

Parents are now more aware of food sensitivity causing discomfort in their babies and children, and cow’s milk products are one of the most common allergens in children. But, having an allergic reaction to food is different from having food sensitivity, or food intolerance. For example, it is easy to identify when a baby is having […]

Superfood & Antioxidant for the Skin

Quinoa (pronounced as “KEEN-wah”) is gaining popularity in recent years even though this grain has been in existence more than 3,000 years ago. So why is it becoming a limelight in health stores, food magazines & recipe websites? Why is it a Superfood? According to Medical News Today, quinoa has many health benefits. Quinoa provides […]

Where to find Allergy Experts in Singapore

In the latest issue of the scientific journal Allergy, a study reported that a large majority adults in Singapore – approximately 80 per cent of them showed allergic reactions to house dust mites and other allergens. With such a high number of allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis, there is a need to help the public […]

Expert advice on Coping with Allergies by SGH Doctors

Skinshare Singapore is proud to be part of a Public Forum organized by the Singapore General Hospital : SGH Allergy Centre. This is a Free Public Forum on how to cope with Adult Allergies, with talks given by doctors/dermatologists. Topics include : Stop the Itch! Coping with Atopic Eczema Drug Allergy Myths & Truths of Food Allergy Allergic […]

Milk Intolerance Remedy

Did you know that 75% of the adult population worldwide cannot digest milk well? In other words, the body becomes “lactose intolerant” when the lactase enzymes are eventually lost. According to NUH research, it has been estimated that 90% of Singaporean Chinese suffer from lactose intolerance. Are you one of them? Lactase is an enzyme that […]