Scabies is another skin condition that can cause intense itching and redness, but unlike eczema which is usually caused by an allergy, scabies is occurs when the skin has been infested with scabies mites (sarcoptes scabiei). These little critters burrow under your skin and lays eggs which mature in around 21 days. If you discover [...]
While less common that other forms of eczema, eyelid eczema can affect both men and women can be extremely painful due to the delicate and sensitive skin around the eye area. In this post I will go over some of the ways you can not only understand why you may have it, but also different [...]
If you suffer from hives, then you’ll know that they develop on the skin as round, raised, very itchy welts on the skin. Most of the time they show up on your arms, stomach, chest and legs. They can last from a few hours to weeks at a time. Usually hives are not serious unless [...]
Very often if you visit the dermatologist about your eczema you will get prescribed Hydrocortisone cream. It some places you can also get it over the counter without a prescription – usually in lower doses than your doctor will prescribe. Hydrocortisone cream is an effective method at clearing up eczema – however it doesn’t work [...]
More than any other time of year, eczema can become worse during the Winter months, especially in children. The reason is thought to be a combination of factors including: – the cold dry windy days which can rob skin of moisture – low humidity from heaters and fireplaces that we use to warm our homes [...]
