Tag: eczema

Eczema: Effective Treatment With TCM Acupuncture, Herbs and Diet

Eczema is a common and intractable skin disease that not only makes people itchy but also affects appearance. According to a study by the National Eczema Association, more than 30 percent of patients with eczema suffer from impaired self-confidence, and many suffer from depression or anxiety. At present, Western medicine generally uses steroids to treat…


Chronic Eczema Patients Bear a Huge Mental Health Cost: 4 Tips to Find Relief

Studies show that more than 40 percent of patients have had thoughts of self-harm. A patient said that 70 percent of his skin was wounded. A large area of his flesh was infected. Whenever he went out, he felt discriminated against. He was afraid that he might have to suffer for the rest of his…


Living with Eczema: Treatment Options and Mental Health Impacts

The common skin condition, eczema is not as easy to handle as one may think, as it can severely impact the daily life and mental health of those suffering; however, there are treatments that can help people manage the condition. A study published in the National Library of Medicine has found that eczema affects 31.6 million…


Researchers Develop Safe Eczema Testing For Newborns

Researchers have developed a non-invasive eczema test for newborns, which analyses skin immune biomarkers to provide an accurate diagnosis of the condition during the baby’s first two years of life. According to the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA), eczema is a condition where the skin does not retain moisture, causing it to…


Comfortable in Her Skin

If you’ve seen Kate Somerville Cosmetics ads or have seen Kate in magazines or on TV, you would think that she’s always been beautiful and that her life is perfect and always has been. Kate says, “People usually expect me to be ‘silver spoon stuck up.’” But that is the furthest thing from the truth….