Recent Articles in Conventional Treatment

Sun blocks, sun-skin reactions, and atopic eczema

  Sunshine is generally good for you, but adverse reactions occur, and sunbathing can have serious long-term side effects 
Phototherapy and atopic eczema

Too much is harmful, but some can be good for you!
Ask DrB: Are all-day sunblock creams a good idea?

All-day sunblock creams - the pros and cons
From the Clinic #12: Atopic skin and hot water
                       
   Caution       

     
NB: Atopic skin dislikes water - especially hot water!                                
                                     
    Atopic skin does not lik                  

 
From the Clinic #11: The Zap Pack for Acute Eczema

Catch acute flare-ups early and thoroughly extinguish them!
Home testing for skin sensitivity

Getting tests done for skin sensitivity can take time and trouble.
Here is something that can be done easily at home.
From the clinic #8: When acute eczema fails to respond to treatment


                 

   

 

 

 

 

Detective work is needed...
           ...when topical treatment of acute eczema fails
Atopic eczema and allergy tests

  Although allergy tests are not always necessary,
 they can sometimes be very helpful 
Topical Tip #13: Optimising frequency of emollient use

 

When do you decide to moisturise?      
Topical steroids for atopic eczema: not too much, not too little

  Being creatures of habit is usually useful,
 but nature can get the better of us...
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