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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALSWelcome to TalkEczema. We provide a Patient Information Service and Forum to help eczema sufferers and their families cope with the day-to-day misery of living with eczema and dry skin conditions.
Browse through Eczema Care or take a look in our Eczema Directory for products and treatments that can help keep your eczema and dry skin under control. Become a Member For Free and talk to others with eczema in our Forum or through Find a Friend, our pen pal area. Browse our Features Section for articles eg eczema and allergy relief, and stories in our Your Stories section.
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CETRABEN EMOLLIENT BATH ADDITIVE |
Genus Pharmaceuticals have launched a newly packaged Cetraben Emollient Bath Additive with a novel way of ensuring exactly the right amount of additive is used. Find out more about Cetraben Emollient Bath Additive |
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HAYFEVER SURVEY |
We're keen to find out if you suffer from hayfever and which products such as Benadryl etc you find useful for treating it. Click here to take part in our hayfever survey |
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DERMASILK |
Unique easy care medical grade silk undergarments which in published clinical trials has been proven to be superior to cotton in reducing the itching and scratching. More about DermaSilk and how it can help manage eczema |
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SURCARE |
Dermatologically tested laundry products - kind to your clothes and specially designed for people with eczema and sensitive skin. More about Surcare laundry products |
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GRIPPED BY HAND ECZEMA OR ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS? |
Then you need to read this superb leaflet all about hand eczema. You can download the leaflet here all about allergic contact dermatitis |
Dermatology News from Medical News Today
NEW THIS MONTH
ATOPIC ECZEMA SURVEY
It would be appreciated if you could help an A Level student, who is conducting an online survey on Atopic Eczema, for her extended project. She would appreciate it if you could complete her survey which can be found by clicking here.
We welcome Elena's Nature Collection to our Eczema Directory Elena's Nature Collection range celebrates 25 years of successful research controlling the effects of eczema and psoriasis. Elena’s routine works: Trinity soap/shampoo to conquer the itch, Ultimate body oil to lubricate the dryness, Day & Night Creams to restore the skin. Available on the NHS. You can find more information about Elena's Nature Collection by clicking here
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ECZEMA DIRECTORY
| Our Eczema Directory offers a list of companies, both big and small, who manufacture and distribute treatments and products suitable for people who suffer with eczema. Browse through our A-Z list of categories and find everything from moisturisers to water softeners. There are 100's of products that can help in the day to day management of eczema and other dry skin conditions. Click here to browse through our Eczema Directory |  |
Our Eczema Directory is updated all the time. Plus,if you know of a company that you would like to see in the Directory, email us and we will endeavour to include them.
Check out our Allergy Directory too on www.talkallergy.com. |  |
We've now launched our Psoriasis Directory on www.talkpsoriasis.com. |
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LET'S TALKEXERCISE
Exercise should be part of our daily lives. But sometimes it's hard to find the time even for a walk around the block!
If you're living with a health condition like eczema that's dragging you down physically and/or emotionally, then taking some sort of gentle exercise can be beneficial for you.
 | Regular moderate exercise can boost the immune system which can help to fight off infections more efficiently. And it is well documented that exercise is one of the best physical stress-reduction techniques available. |
Take a look at our downloadable Exercise Programmes - exercises you can easily do at home. Visit TalkExercise and make 2010 the year to get fit and healthy!
ASK THE EXPERT
Our Ask the Expert section gives you the chance to ask our panel of experts those burning questions about your general health, overall fitness and about your dry skin and eczema. Over the coming months, we will be introducing you to new experts specialising in health and fitness, dermatology and nutrition.
MARK WESTBROOK - Health & Fitness Expert |
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Question - Is cardiovascular exercise the best exercise to do to burn fat?
Answer - It is a myth that cardiovascular exercise is the best exercise to burn fat! High levels of cardiovascular exercise will reduce the body's muscle mass percentage. Muscle mass is responsible for burning calories as energy is both stored and used there. A high muscle mass percentage is ideal. This is best obtained through performing resistance based exercises. Look at sprinters or any power athletes, they have a high muscle mass and low body fat but will never be caught running a steady mile or more 3 times a week!
You may read about Chunky Aerobics Instructor Syndrome (CAIS). Charles Polquin discovered that the body responds quickly to aerobic exercise (or any given stimulus) but also found that aerobic exercise alone was not able to keep fat off. Apply cardiovascular exercise in the right amount at the correct intensity and with change frequently applied, you will have a winning formula.
If you have any questions you would like to ask our experts, email us and we will post your question and our expert's answer here. The questions and answers will change every month.
FACT SHEETS
TalkEczema brings you a range of educational Fact Sheets you can download and print off. The information provided in our Fact Sheets is produced, reviewed and approved in association with relevant healthcare professionals and product experts including doctors, specialists, pharmaceutical companies, and complementary therapists.
Simply select the Fact Sheet of your choice and either download it or print it off.
 | FACT SHEET 1 - THE IMPORTANCE OF CLOTHING IN ECZEMA |
 | FACT SHEET 2 - ECZEMA |
 | FACT SHEET 3 - STAYING SAFE IN THE SUN |
 | FACT SHEET 4 - HAYFEVER TOP TIPS |
| FACT SHEET 5 - HOW TO USE AN EMOLLIENT BATH ADDITIVE |
| FACT SHEET 6 - A GUIDE TO HAND ECZEMA |
| FACT SHEET 7 - WHY USE AN EMOLLIENT BATH ADDITIVE |
HAYFEVER SURVEY
Do you have hayfever? If you do we want to hear from you.
Whether you use products such as Benadryl or Piriton, nasal sprays or eye drops complete our survey by following this link