Tips for Clearing Up Eczema
By Heather Legg | Jun 30, 2008 | No Comments »
Well, I am still looking for answers for clearing up my children’s eczema, because though my older daughter’s eczema is gone (and so is the discomfort and itchiness), my little one now has the exact same thing. Same spot, the inner thighs, and same trouble with the itching becoming worse at night. Continue reading…
Contact Dermatitis
By Heather Legg | Jun 22, 2008 | No Comments »
I know I keep going back to skin allergies, but it seems to be affecting a lot of us right now. I think the heat has a lot to do with it, but whatever the reason, it’s important to keep your skin healthy year round.
First off, I do want to say that my daughter’s swimmer’s rash/eczema has cleared up beautifully. We used a combination of California Baby products and were diligent with the moisturizer, and the rash has cleared up and the nighttime itching has stopped. Continue reading…
Spider Bites
By Heather Legg | Jun 1, 2008 | No Comments »
I’ve noticed a few blogs and articles lately on insect bites and stings, as the onset of summer brings the onset of bugs, time outdoors and insects. So lo and behold, my daughter’s best friend just got a nasty spider bite. There is no real danger for her, just a welt on her leg that has lasted for over a week. Her mom is taking good care of it with Benadryl and Cortisone cream and it’s getting better. Continue reading…
Swimmer’s Rash
By Heather Legg | May 27, 2008 | No Comments »
Swim team has begun and the kids are in the pool a lot. The other night, my daughter said her legs were itching and it brought back memories of last year and itchy thighs. We tried to remember which daughter it was last year who suffered from itchy thighs, and finally remembered it was our other one. So this year it’s a different child, same ailment. My husband, who seems better at connecting the allergy causes then I am, said, “They’re back in the pool.” Continue reading…
Beware the Insects (Especially if Allergic)!
By Heather Legg | May 25, 2008 | No Comments »
It’s getting close to summer and most of us are spending a lot more time outdoors in the nice weather. Our activities take us outside, too, ball games, swimming pools, picnics, all kinds of events. However, there are certain guests we try to avoid while we are outside, the insects. For some of us they are just a nuisance, for others, they can be deadly. Anyone prefers to stay away from the insects, for those with allergies, it’s imperative that they avoid whatever it is they are allergic to; bees, wasps, ants, even mosquitoes. Since these insects have different habitats and characteristics, avoiding one is not always the same as avoiding the other. Here are some tips on avoiding a variety of insects: Continue reading…
Spring Skin Care
By Heather Legg | Apr 25, 2008 | No Comments »
It’s time to start shedding the winter layers and letting our skin see a little day light. It’s important, however, to treat our skin well, especially if you have skin allergies. Skincare for spring and summer can be different than in winter, depending on your skin type and sensitivity, but here are some tips to help make your transition easy and allergy free, and keep your skin looking great. Continue reading…
Rubber and Latex Allergies: From Flip Flops to Gloves
By staff | Jan 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I received an email yesterday of the dangers of Wal-Mart flip flops. Apparently, several people have gotten “burns” on their feet after wearing flip flops purchased at Wal-Mart. I did a little searching thinking this may be an allergy as opposed to the China conspiracy many others believe. According to a story on FOXNews.com, it is, yes, probably due to a reaction to a rubber and/or latex allergy.
Safe ways to Apply Makeup with a Latex Allergy
By staff | Dec 22, 2007 | No Comments »
Just like with food, there are so many hidden forms of latex that if you have an allergy to it, it can pop up anywhere. The symptoms are the same as for food allergies, hives, itchiness, sneezing, coughing, even anaphylactic shock. So just as those with food allergies need to check all products, those with latex allergies need to be just as diligent. It’s not just in rubber gloves, balloons and condoms; it’s in diapers and sanitary pads, pacifiers and makeup applicators. However, again like food, you can be safe if you check your labels and are aware of certain brands. Continue reading…
With Winter Comes Dry Skin and Eczema – What to Do (or Don’t)
By staff | Dec 6, 2007 | No Comments »
Our days are finally getting colder which brings relief to many allergy sufferers. With the first few frosts, much of the mold and pollen is killed off, bringing clear breathing and no more itchy eyes and throats to many people. Ahhh, we can finally breathe. On the other hand, with the colder, drier air and the need to heat the indoors, comes dry skin. Where dry skin is, eczema often follows.
Eczema can actually be prevented fairly easy, but requires maintenance, and once it starts, a cycle begins of itching and scratching and then the condition worsens. Continue reading…
Acne and Allergies: Is There a Link?
By staff | Oct 2, 2007 | No Comments »
While we are on the subject of debatable allergy symptoms, I’d like to touch on the topic of acne caused by allergies. Like headaches, the connection between acne and allergies is somewhat undecided, but there are those in the school of thought who strongly believe there is a connection, the biggest acne allergy inducing culprits being gluten and dairy.
Gluten allergies often cause inflammation, and this can happen anywhere on the body, including skin, hence, acne. Continue reading…
