The Summer Rash is Back
By Heather Legg | Jun 16, 2009 | No Comments »
Every summer, my kids get a rash. I’ve blogged on it before and here it is again. It’s a bumpy rash that surfaces on the inner thighs, sometimes behind the knees or under arms. It drives them crazy! It keeps them up at night itching, that’s when it flares up, and you know how that is…it keeps me up, too. Continue reading…
Sunscreen for Skin Sensitive
By Heather Legg | May 30, 2009 | No Comments »
It’s that time of year to be slathering our kids and ourselves with sunscreen. There are so many varieties on the market right now; it’s hard to choose from. For those with sensitive skin, it’s even harder. Continue reading…
Nickel Allergy
By Heather Legg | May 26, 2009 | No Comments »
The big day finally came, my 10 year old daughter just got her ears pierced. And now of course, everyone keeps telling me to make sure we get nickel free earrings. I do agree, I think the other metals are safer and will be less prone to reactions and infections. Earrings and other piercings can be especially problematic, but so can all types of jewelry, even cell phones that contain nickel and are held to the ear for long periods of time can cause a reaction. Continue reading…
To Bathe or not to Bathe
By Heather Legg | Jan 21, 2009 | No Comments »
I know it’s not a very 21st century question, but with the dry winter air and the heat on in the house, skin can get really dry. Hot baths sure feel good, but what do they do for your skin? They dry it out, which can lead to irritating eczema, which can even lead to other skin conditions, like molluscum. Continue reading…
The Return of Eczema
By Heather Legg | Nov 2, 2008 | No Comments »
The weather is beautiful out. The humidity is down and the first cold mornings have arrived. And so has the eczema. We’ve already seen itchy legs with my younger daughter, and our friend’s son has a pretty flare of eczema. It’s covering most of his body, even his face. So what can you do when turning on the heat takes so much of the humidity out of our homes? Yes, dry makes our hair look better, but it can take a toll on our skin. Those of us susceptible to eczema and dry skin need to be ready to fight the battle. Continue reading…
Tips for Clearing Up Eczema
By Heather Legg | Jun 26, 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 24, 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. Continue reading…
Spider Bites
By Heather Legg | Jun 5, 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 30, 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 them I am, said, “They’re back in the pool.” Continue reading…
Spider Bites
By Heather Legg | May 19, 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…
