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Eyelid eczema, also known as eyelid dermatitis, is characterized by the appearance of dry, red plaques that cause itching and burning sensations. It can be caused by atopy (atopic eczema) or contact with an irritant (irritant eczema) but is most often due to an allergic reaction (contact eczema). It can affect both the upper and lower eyelids and cause discomfort and pain. There are a few tricks for limiting eyelid eczema flare-ups and keeping it from getting worse.

Atopic eczema is a chronic skin disease characterized by flare-ups with red and itchy plaques. Skin is drier, more fragile and no longer properly plays its role as a protective barrier. It is therefore hypersensitive to its environment and inflames very quickly on contact with allergens or irritating substances. With a few simple habits, you can improve your child’s skin condition and live better with their eczema.

Atopic eczema is a chronic skin disease characterized by flare-ups with red and itchy plaques. Skin is drier, more fragile and no longer properly plays its role as a protective barrier. It is therefore hypersensitive to its environment and inflames very quickly on contact with allergens or irritating substances. A few simple habits can improve the condition of your skin and limit the number of flare-ups.

Hand eczema is a chronic skin disease characterized by inflammatory flare-ups with the appearance of red plaques alternated with calmer periods, during which skin becomes drier and sometimes cracked. Pain and itching often accompany these symptoms and can be a real handicap in daily life, especially at work. Whether caused by repeated contact with allergenic substances (nickel, chrome, dyes, perfumes, etc.) and/or irritants (chemical products, friction, humid environments, etc.), solutions exist for preventing, relieving and living better with hand eczema at work.

Cradle cap, also called infantile seborrheic dermatitis, is characterized by plaques of dead, oily, yellowish skin. It is seen commonly on babies’ scalps up to nine months of age. It can sometimes extend beyond the scalp and affect the eyebrows, some skin folds and even baby’s bottom. It is completely harmless and will not affect your baby’s general condition or cause discomfort or itching. Lesions generally disappear within a few weeks or less but may sometimes last until the child is two or three years old. There are easy ways of gently eliminating them. 

Acne is a skin condition that appears at puberty when hormones are running amok. It is very common, affecting 8 out of every 10 teenagers, both girls and boys. Acne is characterized by onset of blackheads, whiteheads and/or red spots, even cysts, on the face and sometimes on the chest and back. Its main complication is the risk of scarring, which can be permanent. It is difficult to hide and can also cause embarrassment and self-esteem issues for some people. Simple, practical, easy to implement advice can help you live better with acne.