Skin Magazine

It is commonly assumed that hand eczema is linked to general atopic eczema, but a new study has found that hand eczema can exist independently from atopic eczema. The new study, published in the January edition of the British Journal of Dermatology, has found that contrary to common the common assumption that hand eczema is [...]

By Amy Anderson Christmas is a time that can play havoc with your skin. From too much alcohol to new party clothes and scented gifts, your skin doesn’t rejoice at this festive time of year! So while you may return to work or school having had a joyful Christmas break, often your skin looks ruddy, [...]

Emma loved holidays the only problem was that the sun brought out her eczema. BY Emma Holloway July, 2007 Emma Holloway, 25, is a physiotherapist from Rugby, Warwickshire.  Emma says: “I have always had eczema, but on a recent summer holiday I discovered I had a particular type of eczema called photosensitive eczema. I was on holiday [...]

A natural steroid isolated from the Cardiospermum plant could be more effective than steroids. A New plant steroid discovered in Cardiospermum extract could be more effective than traditional steroids Defensil, a natural skincare treatment has been found by Swiss scientists to help reduce symptoms associated with very dry skin and eczema better than hydrocortisone creams. [...]

Eczema is terrible for anybody but when your living depends on good skin and your appearance it can be even worse. “I got badly bullied at school as the child and I think that was when my eczema first flared up because I felt very traumatised by the bullying and emotional stress is a common trigger [...]