By Bee, on April 2nd, 2010%
The Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*Star) Singapore has come up with a technology that helps researches analyze the quality of sleep. Eczema sufferers have long known that if their skin is calm, they wake up more refreshed, and if not, they wake up groggy and irritated. The reason is of course due to scratching.
But how do you know if you’re scratching yourself without even knowing it? And is it affecting your sleep? This bed will tell you.
According to the website:
“This invention involves using electrodes laid out on a mattress to detect motions of a per-son during sleep. . . . → Read More: Smart bed knows if sleep is disturbed due to scratching
By Bee, on April 1st, 2010%
According to the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, March 2010, babies who breast feed for longer periods may actually be more likely to develop eczema.
According to an article in Reuters:
“The study followed 321 infants who were at increased risk of allergies because their mothers had a history of asthma. Researchers found that among those who were breastfed exclusively for more than six months, 55 percent developed eczema by age 2.”
But before moms start to swear off breastfeeding forever. The link between breastfeeding and asthma and eczema are still fuzzy, and as the article continues:
. . . → Read More: Breastfeeding could transmit eczema to baby: study
By Bee, on March 27th, 2010%
L to R: Rob Cavallo, Kimberly Caldwell, LeAnn Rimes & Randy Jackson at Yahoo. Image used from Wikimedia Commons at http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rob_Cavallo,_Kimberly_Caldwell,_LeAnn_Rimes_%26_Randy_Jackson.jpg
One is a grammy award winning singer, and the other has won numerous Star Awards. And both have to deal with eczema in their lives.
According to Jacelyn Tay’s quote in an article in the Business Times:
“I’ve got eczema, rosacea and a very sensitive scalp, on which so far I can only use two kinds of shampoos,’ says Ms Tay. ‘And I was always on the lookout for something to solve these problems. I would buy moisturisers and . . . → Read More: What do LeAnn Rimes and Jacelyn Tay have in common?
By Bee, on March 27th, 2010%
Singapore is the first country in Asia to approve a new form of treatment for eczema. This treatment is delivered in the form of a jab, and targets the immune system, unlike typical steroid medication. Continue reading New form of treatment available for people with psoriasis
By Bee, on March 27th, 2010%
People have been asking me what’s my skin care routine like every day? In Singapore, my eczema is directly related to the weather. If it’s a hot and humid day, my skin will flare up. On rainy days, it’s much calmer. Regardless of the weather, here’s what I do (in the following order).
1) Quick shower in room temperature water
Light soap will do so that I don’t dry out my skin. I like to use my clove soap at this stage. No vigorous scrubbing!
2) Apply cream to very dry skin areas
Now to tackle the problem areas. For very dry areas, I apply . . . → Read More: My Daily Routine to Keep the Itch at Bay
By Bee, on March 1st, 2010%
A Japanese study reveals that eating greens may just be exactly what you need to give your baby an eczema-free life. According to Asia One, “A larger intake of green and yellow vegetables, citrus fruit, and vegetables and fruit high in beta-carotene (generally those that are red and orange coloured) may lessen the risk of having a baby with eczema (itchy, dry, red patchy skin)”. This was based on a study conducted by Dr Yoshihiro Miyake at Fukuoka University.
Story on AsiaOne.
(picture by Muffet . . . → Read More: How to have an allergy-free baby; Mom was right
By Bee, on February 14th, 2010%
It’s the same thing every year. Driving up the North South Highway from Singapore, and getting stuck in a baking car in traffic. For those heading back to kampung during the festive season, Chinese New Year can be a fun and feasting experience, but for eczema sufferers, it’s a jump into the “discomfort” zone.
So, what’s the battle plan? How do you stay cool and comfortable, even while you’re bombarded with joss stick smoke, scorching sun (a standard occurrence for CNY), and non stop Yeos chrysantemum and mandarin oranges? Continue reading Top Tips for Chinese New Year Travel
By Bee, on January 2nd, 2010%
Bathe in bleach? Sounds like a crazy idea, but a study was done at the Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago seems to indicate an improvement in eczema in patients 9 months to 17 years. The treatment group experienced significantly greater improvements in eczema severity than did the placebo group. Moreover, at 3 months, the body surface area affected by eczema fell by 23.7 percent in the treatment group versus by just 3 percent in the placebo group. . . . → Read More: Bathing in diluted bleach
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