7 Things that make your hand eczema / eczema worse

December 8, 2017

1. Waterless, antibacterial cleansers

   These often contain ingredients like rubbing alcohol and solvents that are harsh on your hands, upsetting your skin especially during flare-ups. Go for mild, fragrance-free and soap-free cleansers instead, and always blot dry and slather on your moisturizer generously immediately after washing.

2. Rubber/latex gloves

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   Finding The Better Sunscreen

   
   

   November 9, 2017

   Beyond violet is what Ultraviolet (UV) means in Latin - just beyond what our eyes can see on the violet side of the rainbow.

   The sun is our main source of ultraviolet, with the more dangerous wavelengths of ultraviolet absorbed by the atmosphere, particularly the Ozone Layer. The sun has made life on earth possible...
   
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   The Considerations of Omega-3 in Pregnancy and Lactation

   
   

   October 6, 2017

   Omega-3 fatty acids have positive effects on many aspects of pregnancy. An increased intake of EPA and DHA during pregnancy has been shown to prevent pre-term labour and delivery, lower the risk of preeclampsia and may increase the birth weight. EPA has also been postulated in research to bring positive effects to the mood of the mother and subsequent developm...
   
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