Skin Research Spotlight: Licorice Root Extract for Eczema Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that commonly affects children. Eczema is thought to be a result of problems with the skin’s natural barrier, which... Read More Author: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP, Ramses Delgadillo
Herbal Tinctures for Clear Skin Herbal medicine approaches the skin from the inside out. Unless there is an external irritant, skin issues are usually considered to be due to an internal imbalance that must be corrected. This can be caused... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHPEditor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP How well does this article match to you? Water Fire Air Ether How well does this article match to you? Water Fire Air Ether
5 Important Questions About Dandruff Dandruff, known in medical terms as Seborrheic Dermatitis, is a very common condition among people of all ages. Here are some answers to the most common questions from patients. Q1: Does dandruff mean I... Read More Author: Judith Hellman MD
Oil Massage for Eczema Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is an increasingly prevalent skin condition in children. It is a chronic condition that causes irritated, inflamed, scaly rashes that can be severely itchy. Medical... Read More Author: Alexandra Vaughn MDEditor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP How well does this article match to you? Air Fire How well does this article match to you? Air Fire
What Product Ingredients Should You Avoid in Eczema If you have eczema, then you may know that certain ingrdients in soaps, lotions, and cosmetics can irritate your skin and cause flares in eczema. Eczema prone skin has an impaired skin barrier, which means it... Read More Author: Alexandra Vaughn MDEditor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Oatmeal: A Skin Solution from the Inside Out Oatmeal: a staple breakfast cereal that satisfies people of all ages. This simple food is known as ‘heart-healthy’ for its studied role in lowering risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Let’s look... Read More Author: Anna Pleet Editor: Jivome Content Team
Natural Remedy Research: Herbal Treatments for Eczema The number of eczema (AKA atopic dermatitis) cases is on the rise and the demand for natural therapies is at an all-time high. Fortunately, alternative healing disciplines, like Traditional Chinese Medicine... Read More Author: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP, Ramses Delgadillo
Exercise and Eczema We know that physical activity is among the most crucial components in maintaining optimal health. But for an individual with a chronic skin condition, exercise may become more of a barrier to health than an... Read More Author: Anna Pleet Editor: Jivome Content Team How well does this article match to you? Air Fire How well does this article match to you? Air Fire
Fighting Childhood Eczema with Alternative Treatments Dry, scaly patches of skin. Constant itchiness that Just Won’t Stop. Eczema is tricky, particularly when manifested on children’s skin. This skin condition—in which the skin barrier... Read More Author: Erika Stalder Editor: Jivome Content Team
Olive Oil and Sunflower Oil for Dry Skin Research Spotlight: “Effect of olive and sunflower seed oil on the adult skin barrier: implications for neonatal skin care” Natural oils have been used by throughout the globe as lubricants... Read More Author: Ramses Delgadillo Editor: Jivome Content Team How well does this article match to you? Air Fire How well does this article match to you? Air Fire
Do Bleach Baths Make Eczema Better? The skin has a normal protective layer. This layer keeps our skin hydrated by locking in moisture and preventing water from evaporating. It also prevents allergic chemicals and infectious organisms from... Read More Author: Vivian Shi MD Editor: Jivome Content Team
Can Hard Water Be Worsening Your Eczema? Soft water, either naturally or artificially, contains low levels of calcium and magnesium ions and elevated levels of sodium and bicarbonate ions. Soft water is popular with many people because it does not... Read More Author: Jason Derico NDEditor: Jivome Content Team
