...in the home instead of jumping straight for the steroid creams and antihistamines.
Janet Rhodes, head buyer at AllergyBestBuys.com, the online mail order firm that specialise in allergy remedies says, “When you visit the doctor with your child, you can often feel vulnerable. You may be conscious of what other mothers will think if your child has ghastly red marks and you may even feel a strong sense of guilt, questioning if you could have done something to prevent this predicament. The truth of the matter is there is no single proven factor in the incidence rate of skin eczema, but there is plenty that can be done to avoid flare ups.”
With a staggering 1 in five people worldwide suffering from either skin eczema or dermatitis, and between 10-15 per-cent of sufferers continuing to have eczema beyond childhood, the true extent of the problem is revealed. For many, visiting the GP will result in a prescription for steroid creams or antihistamines, but with increased pressure to avoid harsh chemicals and medication wherever possible, eczema sufferers are hailing home based allergy products to help manage this chronic condition.
Maria Heading, aged 49 from Nottingham knows all too well the problems faced when a child has eczema. She said, “My little boy had eczema and it was extremely distressing for us both. As a mother you want the best for your children and seeing him scratching his inflamed skin was very distressing. We tried all sorts and even tried steroid creams from the GP, the only problem we had was that they would work initially and he then he would flare up again. The best solution we found was to reduce eczema triggers around the house like dust mite and pollen.”
Janet Rhodes from the company that offers everything from allergy remedies to hay fever products added, “Most children with eczema have atopic eczema, which could stem from a strong family history of atopy or allergic disorders, like eczema asthma, hay fever or food allergies. The condition can certainly be aggravated by direct contact with chemicals.
“Because it’s important to avoid the triggers that can cause an eczema flare-up we offer chemical-free Eco-Balls for the laundry, Nickel Solution to protect against contact dermatitis and Gloves in a Bottle to shield hands and feet from irritants. Other products bring relief when the itch and dryness is unbearable. Popular products include TriCeram Cream, Aalgo Natural Seaweed Treatment and Inkomfe Scalp Care”
Getting a decent night’s sleep is a big concern for eczema sufferers and their families. The AllergyBestBuys All-In-One Sleepsuit, is great for children between three months and three years, as the gentle cotton sleepsuit has mittens to protect from scratching and grown-on feet to soothe sore skin.
AllergyBestBuys also sell The Chillow Pillow and Cool Silk Duvet, both of which keep the bedtime temperature down and reduce the urge to itch. Their Medivac allergen-proof covers zip around the mattress, duvet and pillow, sealing out cat and dust mite allergen and promoting a healthy night’s sleep. They are available free of VAT for households where there is eczema, asthma, hay fever or dust allergies Ms Rhodes added, “Having eczema is all about managing your life so that you avoid your triggers and stay in control. We are proud of AllergyBestBuys’
Find out more and buy any of the above products online at www.allergybestbuys.co.uk.
Editor’s Note: AllergyBestBuys is represented by search engine optimisation agency, Top Position. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726233
