Eczema in children – a guide for parents
Just when your child's eczema seems to be settling, another itchy night begins. For many families, that cycle is familiar. Atopic eczema affects around one in five children in the UK. Atopic eczema...
Hand eczema – symptoms, causes and skincare
Hand eczema can make an ordinary morning uncomfortable: washing up stings, a button catches on a sore fingertip and typing reopens a crack. Also called hand dermatitis, this non-contagious skin con...
How to get rid of cradle cap? Best ways
If you are wondering how to get rid of cradle cap, the safest approach is usually to soften the scales, gently loosen only those that come away easily, and wash your baby's scalp with a mild, unfra...
Psoriasis vs Eczema – how to tell the difference?
Psoriasis usually causes clearly defined, raised and scaly patches, while eczema more often causes intensely itchy, inflamed areas with less distinct edges and can sometimes blister, crust or weep ...
Ist Ekzem ansteckend? Mythen und Fakten
Ist Ekzem ansteckend? Nein. Man kann es nicht von einer anderen Person bekommen und nicht durch Berührung oder alltäglichen Kontakt weitergeben. Dermatologen hören diese Frage häufig von Patienten,...