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What to expect at a doctor’s visit when experiencing TSW

What to expect at a doctor’s visit when experiencing TSW

When experiencing Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), it’s crucial to seek medical help to manage the symptoms and navigate the healing process. But what can you expect during a doctor’s visit when dealing with TSW? Thorough Examination During your visit, the doctor will conduct a thorough examination of your skin to…

Acidosis and inflammation

Acidosis and inflammation

Inflammation is a natural bodily response to the need for repair, and is therefore essential to the healing process. Through the inflammatory process, worn-out tissue or tissue damaged by trauma or infection is broken down and recycled in preparation for its replacement with fresh vital tissue. But when inflammation or…

Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself — Preventable Red Skin Syndrome

Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself — Preventable Red Skin Syndrome

Have you been struggling with red, inflamed skin that just won’t seem to go away? It might be more than just a simple rash or irritation. In some cases, it could be a condition known as Preventable Red Skin Syndrome. What is Preventable Red Skin Syndrome? Preventable Red Skin Syndrome…

How Inner balance ph can help people with eczema and dry skin conditions

How Inner balance ph can help people with eczema and dry skin conditions

Living with eczema and dry skin conditions can be challenging, but there are ways to manage and alleviate the symptoms. One effective solution that many people have found helpful is using products that help balance the pH levels of the skin. In this blog post, we will explore how Inner…

Skin barrier in atopic dermatitis: beyond filaggrin

Skin barrier in atopic dermatitis: beyond filaggrin

Understanding Atopic Dermatitis: How Skin Barrier Dysfunction and Immune Imbalance Contribute to Chronic Eczema. Atopic dermatitis (AD), often known as eczema, is recognised as a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is experienced by millions of people worldwide. It is widely understood that the disorder is driven by skin barrier dysfunction…

Itchy Dozen Worst Foods for Eczema

Itchy Dozen Worst Foods for Eczema

In my household we have one vegan, one vegetarian and one meat-eater who is sensitive to salicylates, dairy and soy. It can be difficult when a family member is first diagnosed with eczema and food sensitivities, especially at Christmas. While my daughter no longer has eczema, I know what it’s…

Steroid Withdrawal Effects Long-Term Topical Corticosteroid Use

Steroid Withdrawal Effects Long-Term Topical Corticosteroid Use

BACKGROUND: Concerns about topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) continue to grow. As a result, many patients now stop long-term topical corticosteroid (TCS) use on their own. However, no diagnostic criteria exist for TSW, which creates confusion for both patients and clinicians. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to explore the experiences of adults…

Skin defences point to eczema therapies

Skin defences point to eczema therapies

The body’s own natural defences could be harnessed in a potential therapy for a common skin condition, research suggests. The discovery may help create new treatments for atopic eczema, which affects around one in five children and one in 20 adults in the UK. Dermatitis Also called atopic dermatitis or…

Red Skin Syndrome: Stop The Suffering

Red Skin Syndrome: Stop The Suffering

A continual avalanche of new and long-suffering “eczema” patients who have found me over the Internet has prompted me to begin a new website and daily blog. The simple fact is that these patients are unique and identifiable through many simple and time-tested methods. They do NOT have eczema but…

Clinical Trial With Clobetasol and Dexamethasone for Topical Treatment of Oral Lesions of Chronic Graft-versus-host Disease

Clinical Trial With Clobetasol and Dexamethasone for Topical Treatment of Oral Lesions of Chronic Graft-versus-host Disease

All patients with symptomatic oral lesions of cGVHD were included in the study. Exclusion criteria were patients with 12 years or less of age, a history of allergy to any of the studied medications, and patients already under other topical treatment for oral lesions of cGVHD. Patients were randomly assigned…

Bad eczema flare-ups may be caused by strains of bacteria

Bad eczema flare-ups may be caused by strains of bacteria

Particular strains of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria have been linked to skin irritation in children with eczema, suggesting that the microbes that live on our skin play a role in the disorder. Eczema affects up to 20 per cent of children, periodically causing bouts of dry and itchy skin. The bacterium…

Adverse effects of topical glucocorticosteroids

Adverse effects of topical glucocorticosteroids

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