Best supplements for eczema: Three natural remedies to treat the itchy skin condition

BEST supplements for eczema: Dry, itchy and cracked skin are just some of the unpleasant symptoms which come with the common skin condition. While typical creams are usually recommended as treatment, they don’t always work for everyone. Some experts say taking supplements can help soothe flare-ups.

Bed bugs: Six ways to treat itchy bites and how to get rid of an infestation fast

Bed bugs can be difficult to spot which makes being bitten very difficult to avoid. Not only do they crawl out at night to bite exposed skin, they’re also very small, with adult bed bugs only growing up to 5mm long. One way of discovering if you hovered bugs is their irritable bites. These can […]

Eczema treatment – ‘natural’ cream could get rid of dry and itchy skin at home

Eczema is a long-term condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked, according to the NHS. It most often appears in children before their first birthday, but can also be diagnosed in adults for the first time. Eczema symptoms vary from having small patches of dry skin, to large, widespread areas […]

Eczema: The daily habit which could actually worsen the itchy skin condition

If you suffer from an itchy skin condition such as eczema, otherwise known as atopic dermatitis, having a long bath or shower could seem like a good way to soothe the itch. However, long baths in soapy water or long, hot showers may actually worsen eczema, according to medical website emedicinehealth. Soaking in warm, non-soapy […]

How to get rid of hay fever: Eat more of this 6p fruit to alleviate a cough and itchy eyes

HOW TO get rid of hay fever: Sufferers of the condition have been warned of very high levels of pollen this week as temperatures near 30C this week. While anti-histamine tablets and nasal sprays are the most popular forms of treatment for symptoms, some experts believe certain foods are the answer – one fruit in […]

Hay fever symptoms: Do this before bed to help keep sneezing and itchy eyes at bay

HAY FEVER symptoms can be difficult to deal with as you go about your day-to-day life. They are usually triggered during pollen season between late March and September but can last for weeks or months. Your pharmacist can recommend remedies to help with itchy eyes and sneezing, but there also a number of measures you […]

Chickenpox WARNING: Taking ibuprofen to relieve itchy spots ‘can make someone very ill’

CHICKENPOX season is fast approaching meaning it’s more important than ever to recognise the spots and symptoms. Most cases require little or no treatment, and a vaccine can work as a preventative method. But a pharmacist is warning people of the dangers with administering ibuprofen.