Eczema & Me: My Experience of Immunosuppressant Therapy
A guest blog from Amara Howe: I’ve been on immunosuppressants for three months… this is my experience and how I’m doing now.
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Why Is My Skin Breaking Out During The Coronavirus Lockdown?
It’s happening everywhere: spots, rashes, dryness, flare-ups of psoriasis, eczema or rosacea… whoever you ask, their skin is having a bad time during lockdown.
Coronavirus Lockdown: Top 5 Ways To Stop Your Skin Drying Out At Home
One, perhaps surprising, result of lockdown is that being stuck at home can be terrible for the skin!
Why A Make-Up Free Coronavirus Lockdown Could Save Your Skin
Enforced lockdown hasn’t been the easiest of times for anyone, whether you’re on the frontline, furloughed, or working from home. Many of us are finding our skin has got worse,...
Top 5 Coronavirus Lockdown Skincare Hacks
It’s a difficult time for everyone, and on top of it all, our skin is suffering! Stress, central heating, overly dry environments and constant hand washing are a bad combination...
Why Do My Hands Burn When I Put Cream On?
It’s the worst thing: you’re trying to treat your hands to a lovely moisturising treat and they repay your kindness by stinging at the merest dab of cream!
How To Avoid Skin Irritation From PPE Face Masks During COVID-19
If you work as a healthcare worker, you’ll no doubt be familiar with the trials and tribulations of PPE: a great necessity but also a source of considerable discomfort.
Top 8 Tops for Keeping Calm During Topical Steroid Withdrawal
Feeling out of control is very common for those who suffer from Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), and more than any method, any cream, any diet, it's vital that you take time to...
What Home Remedies Are Good For Perioral Dermatitis?
Perioral dermatitis is a persistent and distressing condition which is characterised by pustules and inflammation around the mouth. Here we look at what you can do to help yourself at...
Is It Good To Have a Facial With Rosacea?
The short answer is that while self-care is good for rosacea, heat is not. Rosacea is an inflammatory condition that can flare up with certain triggers. Unfortunately, these triggers include...
What Causes Scabs In My Ear?
If you’ve woken up to find your ears are scabby, it can be worrying as well as painful! Working out what might be going on can be a frustrating process.
What is No Moisture Treatment Protocol for Topical Steroid Withdrawal?
It seems like a crazy idea - refusing to use moisturisers on skin that is agonisingly dry - but for those who follow the no moisture protocol (aka no moisture...