Health Awareness
Your Skin 2020
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Sun cream tips: what you need to know
Choosing a skin care routine that also protects you from the rays of the sun may seem like a difficult task, especially if you have acne. But thanks to new, better formulated products, you can stay safe while continuing to look and feel great. Summer in the UK is widely unpredictable: will we wake up...
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Frequent moisturising is the key to healthy skin
A good skincare regime is one that suits your lifestyle and your eczema, says a consultant dermatology nurse. Moisturising properly and regularly may seem like a chore, but it is the best way to keep eczema-prone skin healthy. A “back-to-basics” skincare regime hydrates and protects the top layer of skin, easing the scratch/itch cycle, said...
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Why you need to manage psoriasis of the scalp
Different types of psoriasis – including scalp psoriasis – can be physically and psychologically debilitating. That’s why good management is key to bring symptoms under control. Psoriasis is a chronic, long-term and potentially debilitating skin condition, caused by an increased production of skin cells. It’s defined by the appearance of red, itchy, scaly patches on...
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How to stop eczema’s vicious itch-scratch cycle
An emollient cream repairs the skin’s barrier and may provide instant relief to eczema patients. But to stop flare-ups, emollients must be used frequently and liberally. The word ‘eczema’ is derived from a Greek word meaning ‘to boil over’. This is apt; it’s a good description of the red, inflamed, itchy patches that can occur...
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“All skin is good skin,” says Talonted Lex
“Once you understand that everybody is unique and imperfect, in a wonderfully perfect way, you can truly be positive about the way that you look.” Talonted Lex talks about her journey with rosacea and skin positivity. Why is it so important to feel positive within your skin? “Rosacea is chronic, so accepting how my skin...
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How to manage the mental health fall out of psoriasis
Psoriasis affects around 2% of the British population, meaning that over a million of us live with scaly, itching patches of skin. So, why isn’t the mental health fall out of the condition discussed more openly? What do Kim Kardashian, Cyndi Lauper and Art Garfunkel all have in common? Psoriasis. According to NICE (the National...
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Looking after children’s skin in the sun
Were you told that your freckles were ‘sun kisses’ when you were a child? Or given oil to rub on your skin to make it tan? Luckily for our children, we now know that freckles and a tan are signs of damage to our skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation – usually from the sun. And...
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Eczema in children
Eczema is extremely common, affecting up to 20% of children in the UK. For most sufferers, eczema is mild, although, for some, eczema can be life altering and can have an impact on sleep, school and day-to-day family life. Eczema occurs as dry, red, flaky, itchy patches, often in the creases of the elbows and...
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Staying safe in the sun
Although this summer might be different to those before, many of us are making the most of the weather where we can and spending time outdoors. But, while we’re all keen to enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, we should still be mindful of sun safety. As well as a nasty sunburn, too much sun...
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Everyday tasks can be painful with eczema
Most people have heard about eczema, but few realise just how difficult and painful it can be. The skin is often unbearably itchy and uncomfortable, and the relentless daily challenge to care for it can be exhausting. For some people with eczema, doing everyday tasks like cooking or even bathing can be extremely painful, because...
