Can You Be Allergic To Hand Sanitiser?
Hand sanitiser can cause all sorts of skin issues, unfortunately... read on to discover what.
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Why Do My Hands Hurt When I Wash Them?
It’s a common experience: you’ve washed your hands and find that they’re stinging and sore afterwards! What’s going on and what can you do about it?
How To Soothe Sore Hands From Hand Washing
Washing hard-working hands several times a day with soap and water can leave them with a damaged skin barrier, opening them up to irritation and inflammation, especially if you’re already...
What Is The Best Soap For Eczema?
If you’ve got eczema and have to wash your hands frequently throughout the day, you’ll know that all that soap and water can leave your hands really dry and sore!...
Is Hand Sanitiser Safe For Eczema?
It might be safe and effective, but alcohol-based sanitiser can really sting! So what can eczema-sufferers do about it?
My Imperfect Skin: A Topical Steroid Withdrawal Journey Through Social Media
Today's guest post is from blogger Eden H Brown, who shares her journey through TSW, from having to live up to social media's expectations of perfect skin and perfect life,...
Are Scabs On Your Scalp A Sign Of Something Else?
Whether your scalp has broken out in itchy little bumps, or you’re just noticing the odd spot here and there, scabs on the scalp can indicate that there’s something going on that needs...
Can Drinking More Water Help Reduce Eczema?
Hydration is absolutely key to managing eczema, so drinking plenty of water seems like a great way of supporting your body to fight eczema, right?
Is It Bad To Pick Scabs On The Scalp?
The itch might be unbearable - but should you resist?!
How To Treat Diabetes-related Itchy Scalp
As any diabetic knows, the condition can lead to all kinds of issues, particularly problems with their skin. For diabetics, skin issues are usually because high blood-sugar levels can result in dehydrated skin, poor...
How To Get Through Topical Steroid Withdrawl (TSW): UV Phototherapy
"This is my last session of phototherapy on the NHS. I shall miss it. It’s been really good for me."
Briana Banos: Topical Steriod Withdrawal Five Years On
Five years down the line: Briana Banos on her incredible TSW journey.