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Suntan, psychology and atopic eczema

 

Although sunshine can be good for eczema, suntanning is not recommended
Holidays, climate and atopic eczema

 

Having a change may be good, but with atopic eczema
a change in climate can require a change in skin care
Sunshine, hives and atopic eczema
Are people with atopic eczema more likely to get solar urticaria?
Sun blocks, sun-skin reactions, and atopic eczema

  Sunshine is generally good for you, but adverse reactions occur, and sunbathing can have serious long-term side effects 
Sunshine, vitamin D and atopic eczema

The sun gives us vitamin D through an effect on the skin - this may explain why some say their eczema is worse in the winter and better in the summer
Phototherapy and atopic eczema

Too much is harmful, but some can be good for you!
Holidays and eczema: better or worse?
 Not everyone is the same, but most people with eczema like going on holiday! 
From the Clinic #12: Atopic skin and hot water
                       
   Caution       

     
NB: Atopic skin dislikes water - especially hot water!                                
                                             
From the Clinic #11: The Zap Pack for Acute Eczema

Catch acute flare-ups early and thoroughly extinguish them!
From the Clinic #10: Stress, itching and scratching


 

The vicious cycle of itching and scratching is driven on both sides by stress
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