Is eczema contagious? Myths and facts
Is eczema contagious? No. You cannot catch it from another person, and you cannot pass it on through touch or everyday contact. Dermatologists hear this question frequently from patients, including...
How to moisturise your scalp the right way?
Picture the end of a long day: your dry scalp feels tight, then an itch you cannot ignore, then pale flakes on your dark jumper as you brush your hair. A dry scalp is one of the most common concern...
Scalp eczema – causes, symptoms, and the best solutions for scalp irritation relief
If you keep catching yourself scratching your head, or brushing flakes off a dark jumper, you already know how disruptive scalp eczema can be. The itching can keep you up at night, and constant scr...
Repairing a Damaged Skin Barrier: Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery
Your skin barrier, or the moisture barrier, is the outermost layer of the epidermis known as the stratum corneum. When it's damaged, that protective layer can't do its job properly, and the result ...