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Easy Strawberry Chia Jam (3-Ingredient Vegan Recipe) This strawberry chia jam is fresh, fruity and easy to make without traditional jam-making. Chia seeds thicken the mixture naturally, while fresh strawberries provide the main flavour and an optional liquid sweetener can be added to taste. At Eczema Association, we know some individuals and families living with…

Nighttime itching with eczema: 8 effective tips for better sleep For many people living with eczema, nighttime can be the most difficult part of the day. Itching may feel more intense, sleep can be disrupted, and scratching can lead to even more irritation. Nighttime itching with eczema is common, and it is not simply “in…

Gluten-free Honey Garlic Chicken This Slow Cooker Allergy Friendly Honey Garlic Chicken is a simple, family friendly meal packed with sweet and savoury flavours. Made with coconut aminos instead of soy sauce, it’s naturally gluten free and soy free, making it suitable for many allergy conscious households. The slow cooker does all the hard work,…

5 Helpful Tips: Humidifier for Eczema Should you use a humidifier for eczema? If you live with eczema, dry indoor air can be a sneaky trigger. When the air is low in humidity, it can pull water out of the outer skin layer, known as the stratum corneum. This outer layer is meant to act…

7 Essential Winter Skincare Tips for Dry and Eczema Prone Skin As the weather cools, many people notice a change in their skin. What once felt balanced can quickly become dry, tight, flaky, and irritated. For those living with eczema or sensitive skin, winter can be particularly challenging, with flare-ups becoming more frequent and harder…

Safe Scratch Plan Here are some tips that you may want to incorporate into your “safe scratch” plan: http://www.itsan.org/coping-with-tsw/#itch

Acupuncture and eczema: what you need to know Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that uses very fine needles placed at specific points on the body. In traditional practice, these points are thought to influence the flow of energy (often called qi). From a Western medical perspective, acupuncture may work by stimulating nerves,…

Advances in eczema treatments: what you need to know Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects individuals of all ages. From infants to adults, eczema can have a significant impact on daily life, causing itchy, red, scaly, or oozing skin, disrupted sleep, and emotional or social stress. While many people…

Controlling flare-ups in autumn Autumn is a common flare-up season for eczema. The weather can swing from warm to cold in a single day, and those quick shifts can stress sensitive skin. Moving between a heated indoor environment and cool outdoor air is a classic trigger. The skin can struggle to adjust, and the result…

Gluten-Free Caramelised Onion and Thyme Tarts Living with eczema often means being mindful of ingredients, not just in skincare, but in the foods we choose too. While dietary triggers vary from person to person, many people with eczema find that simple, home-cooked meals made with clearly identified ingredients can feel easier to manage. These gluten-free…