Eczema Topics

House Dust Mites

They survive by eating on dead human skin cells and they love warm, humid places like carpets, mattresses, sofas and soft furnishings. (read more)

Pollen

Nasaleze is a natural hay-fever remedy. Once inhaled, it creates a film of mucus that provides an effective barrier against pollen. One squirt of Nasaleze in each nostril is said to give relief from hay fever for 12 hours or more. (read more)

Toxic Chemicals

We are obsessed with scanning food labels for dodgy ingredients, but we aren’t too concerned with scanning labels of cleaning products, perfumes and creams etc. (read more)

Food Allergies

This type of reaction is almost immediate, usually a few minutes and no longer than 2 hours after you’ve eaten the food. (read more)

Allergy Testing

The YorkTest is a home blood test that is sent to a lab where it is exposed to 113 various food samples. If a food sample doesn't agree with you, then you produce antibodies to eliminate the food allergy. (read more)

Pets

The aninal's dander, fur, dried saliva, urine and faeces are the main allergens in cats and dogs. This allergen is very similar to house dust mites as it is the protein in these substances that triggers the allergic reaction. (read more)

Metals

Foods like oats and lettuce contain high amounts of nickel, but the body doesn't ingest enough of nickel to have any side effects. When the skin sweats, it allows the metal ions to be easily absorbed into the skin. (read more)