Eczema is a range of skin conditions often referred to as dermatitis. It is relatively common afflicting around 20 percent of the population at some point in their life and manifests itself as a dry, itchy rash. There are several types of Eczema; some have recognizable causes such as contact with an irritant chemical, however, the most […]
Why are Allergies Increasing
There is little doubt that during the last 50 years the incidence of allergies has increased exponentially. You may have noticed that every other person you talk to has some sort of allergy to pets, dust, hay fever or food; and if not their children probably have asthma or eczema. These anecdotal observations are backed up […]
10 Most Common Allergy Triggers
Today allergies affect more people than ever before and the numbers are still rising. This phenomena appears to be particularly true of the developed nations of the Western world, no more so than in the U.S. and UK. According to the statistics around 20% of people suffer from some form of allergy with the figures even higher amongst […]
10 Tips to Get Rid of House Dust Mites
What are dust mites? House dust mites are a tiny relatives of the spider measuring just a fraction of a millimetre in length. Despite being barely visible to the naked eye these little critters are one of the most common causes of allergy. You see, a dust allergy isn’t quite what the name suggests; it is […]
Are Mouth Ulcers Caused by Allergies?
Those of us of who have suffered from regular mouth ulcers will probably be familiar with the feeling of frustration from not knowing what causes them. The clinical name for recurring mouth ulcers is aphthous stomatitis, often referred to as canker sores. Not a great deal is understood about the causes and the painful red sores in the […]