Health Awareness
Skin Health Q4 2022
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Helping control dry skin concerns at all life stages
Skin concerns are one of the dozens of known menopause symptoms. These could be on the face, body and scalp — but there are ways to manage them and look your best. Everyone experiences menopause and dryness in different ways. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe. The wide range of symptoms can affect day-to-day...
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Improving the outlook for eczema sufferers
As the weather gets colder, skin becomes increasingly dry and sensitive. For eczema sufferers, this often translates into worsening of their condition. Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition characterised by patches of red, flaky, itchy skin. Eczema and dry skin are inextricably linked, so it’s important to tackle dryness as soon as it appears. Hydration...
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Young patients with eczema are tired of being dismissed
Eczema in young people is often misunderstood, being construed as something that does not require much time or attention. The reality is far from this, with eczema often causing periods of intense and painful flare-ups. Although eczema itself is often a source of struggle, for many, a real challenge lies in accessing the right treatment...
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Wellbeing support for people experiencing hostility towards a skin condition
Finding mental health and wellbeing support to help manage a skin condition isn’t always easy, but the right services can change lives for the better. With 30% of GP appointments relating to skin, it’s safe to say there’s a need for services and support for anyone with a skin condition. How skin affects mental health...
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Why we sabotage our skin health, and how to stop
Using an SPF is a vital yet often overlooked step within your daily skincare routine. Instead of facing the consequences later, get into the habit of protecting your skin to keep it youthful and healthy. When I talk to people about sun protection, unless they’ve been touched by skin cancer, most hear “blah, blah, blah.”...
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Let’s visit the top tips for taking care of your psoriasis in winter
Psoriasis is a visible autoimmune disease presenting as itchy, dry, scaly patches on your skin. It has detrimental effects due to the psychological, psychosocial and confidence issues that can arise when living with a chronic skin disease. As winter approaches, cold weather is a common trigger for increased skin dryness. With psoriasis, eczema and other...
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Leave no one behind in providing access for the entire XP community
Advancement in clinical practice and specialised textiles/materials have greatly improved the quality of life and health outcomes for many in the xeroderma pigmentosum community — but not all. Consider the phrase, ‘we are in the same storm, but not in the same boat.’ It aptly describes inequity within healthcare, specifically within rare diseases. As Action...
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Taking extra steps to make sure your skin doesn’t suffer with menopause
Our skin changes with age due to falling oestrogen levels. Until recent years, the topic of menopause in general was glaringly absent from mainstream discussion. Today, more open conversation is being had about changes in skin, hair, mood and nutrition. The average age of menopause in the UK is 51, and this has remained stable...
