Eczema - coping tips
Eczema symptoms can be worsened by common things such as weather, household chemicals and stress. Tips to help the symptoms include good hygiene, avoiding soap and other irritants and avoiding allergens such as dust mites, pollens, moulds and ... [... more]
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What does eczema look like?
Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a skin rash which is common in babies and young children, but which tends to get better as they get older. The skin is very itchy and it can be quite distressing to the child. It can usually be controlled ... [... more]
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Eczema explained
Eczema is a non-contagious skin condition that usually appears in early childhood. The skin becomes dry, cracked and itchy, and may weep. Causes are unknown but family history, allergies or travelling may inflame eczema. Moisturisers and oils, ... [... more]
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Eczema treatments
Eczema is a type of inflammatory skin condition with no known cause. Treatment options include moisturisers, oral antihistamines, corticosteroids, dietary adjustments, evening primrose oil, coal tar, ultraviolet radiation therapy (phototherapy) ... [... more]
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Nail problems
Common causes of nail problems include trauma, infection and various skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. Some conditions need professional treatment, while others respond to simple self-help techniques and minor lifestyle changes. Nail ... [... more]
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House dust mite
The house dust mite has been associated with a range of respiratory and dermatological allergies, such as asthma and eczema. The main component of dust is shed skin flakes, which is the mite's preferred food source. Areas around the home that are ... [... more]
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