Applying Emollients

applying-emollients

When using an emollient for the first time test a small amount on an area of skin and leave for 48 hours. If there is no reaction or irritation apply all over the affected area of skin

Choosing the Right Emollient

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Emollients are simply moisturisers used for medical conditions causing dry skin, like eczema. The array of lotions, potions and products on the shelves can be baffling.

Stress, the Skin and Mental Health

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Mental health problems affect as many as one in four people every year and they don’t just affect the mind. Mental health disorders can impact your psychological, emotional and physical wellbeing, causing problems with the healthy function of your body and your skin.

Lymphoma

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Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer, it is the fifth most common cancer in the UK and can affect people of any age. Blood cancers develop when the growth of blood cells is out of control, they may divide abnormally or fail to die when they are damaged causing abnormal cells to build up in the circulation.

How Your Clothes Can Affect Your Skin

How Your Clothes Can Affect Your Skin

Along with how fitted your clothes are, the type of material that is worn is important to consider too as certain fabrics can be irritating and make your skin feel itchier.