This calculator will make you think differently about your scalp health Thought you knew your scalp? Think again Evening Standard · Oct 27
A Syphilis Sore Turned Up on the Nipple, a Spot So Unusual It Can Pass for Eczema or Even Cancer A syphilis chancre on the nipple, featured in NEJM, shows how the infection's first sore can mimic eczema or cancer when it appears in a rare spot. Medical Daily · Oct 13
Does Hard Water Affect Your Skin and Hair? Hard water is common in many households and contains higher levels of minerals such as calcium and magnesium. You may notice its effects as a chalky film on taps, buckets or bathtubs. But these minerals can also affect your daily shower routine. From dry, tight skin to rough or dull… MyLifeXP · Oct 7
Lilly's Ebglyss Cleared or Nearly Cleared Hand and Foot Eczema in 53% of Patients Versus 27% on Placebo A Lilly-funded phase 3b trial found Ebglyss cleared or nearly cleared hand and foot eczema in 53% of patients at 16 weeks, versus 27% on placebo. Medical Daily · Oct 2
Her Hand Eczema Lasted a Year, and the Culprit Was Hiding in Her Moist Toilet Paper A teacher's stubborn hand eczema cleared after she traced it to benzyl alcohol in her moist toilet paper, the 2026 Allergen of the Year. Medical Daily · Sep 29
Why Immersion Water Causes Skin and Eye Infections, and Who Faces the Highest Risk What Is Actually in That WaterA well-maintained swimming pool still carries microbial load. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tested public pools across multiple states and found that 58% of filter samples tested positive for E. coli, a marker of fecal contamination, even in facilities that met… Times Life · Sep 24
Scalp Exfoliation for Dandruff and Oily Haircare: Who Needs It and When to Stop Your scalp accumulates buildup the way your face does, just slowerDead skin cells shed from your scalp every day. On most people, regular shampooing removes enough of them. But add dry shampoo, styling products, hard water mineral deposits, or an overactive sebaceous gland, and that shedding cycle stalls. The result… Times Life · Sep 13
Ceramides in Your Moisturiser: How to Read a Skincare Label and Know If the Hydration Claims Are Real What ceramides actually areCeramides are lipids, fats, that make up roughly 50% of the skin's outermost layer, the stratum corneum. Think of your skin barrier as a brick wall: the skin cells are the bricks, and ceramides are the mortar. Without enough mortar, the wall lets water out and irritants… Times Life · Sep 11
Are baby products the secret to better skin? 15 toiletries worth trying With gentler formulas and lower prices, children’s toiletries can work just as well for adults. From nappy rash cream to nourishing bath milk, these are the products that have earned a place in my routine The Guardian - UK · Aug 21
How One Plate of Papaya a Day May Support 5 Common Health Concerns Papaya is one of those simple fruits that can easily become part of a healthy daily diet. Soft, naturally sweet and packed with nutrients, it provides vitamin C, vitamin A precursors, fibre and antioxidants. It also contains enzymes such as papain, which are often studied for their role in digestion.… MyLifeXP · Aug 15
A Trial of Nearly 4,000 Babies Found No Difference in Eczema or Bronchiolitis Hospitalization Between Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen A randomized trial of 3,923 infants found acetaminophen and ibuprofen produced no meaningful difference in eczema or bronchiolitis at age one. Medical Daily · Aug 13
5 Indian Foods That Calm Skin Inflammation Better Than Antihistamines, According to Research TurmericCurcumin, the active compound in turmeric, inhibits NF-κB, the molecular switch that tells your immune cells to release inflammatory cytokines. A 2006 review by Aggarwal and Harikumar published in Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology documented curcumin's ability to block this pathway at multiple points, which is why its anti-inflammatory… Times Life · Aug 9
Why Eczema in Indian Adults Traces Back to Gut Health, Microbiome, and Inflammation The skin is the symptom, not the sourceEczema, clinically called atopic dermatitis, affects roughly 10 to 30 percent of children and a significant share of adults in India, according to data published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology. Most adults manage it with moisturisers, topical steroids, and antihistamines. Many cycle… Times Life · Aug 8
Eczema Patients on Ebglyss Can Stretch Maintenance Shots to Every Eight Weeks, but Only After a Full Induction Course FDA approved every-eight-week Ebglyss maintenance dosing for atopic dermatitis. Who qualifies, what maintenance dosing means, and what to ask. Medical Daily · Aug 6
Times Life · Aug 2 How Switching From Hard Water to Filtered Water Visibly Changes Indian Skin and Scalp What Hard Water Is Actually Doing to Your SkinHard water carries high concentrations of dissolved calcium and magnesium. In Indian cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Jaipur, municipal water hardness regularly exceeds 300 mg/L, well above the Bureau of Indian Standards' acceptable limit of 200 mg/L for drinking water. On skin,…
The Independent UK · Jul 29 New study finds taking antihistamines for eczema may actually make it worse Experts say the findings address ‘longstanding uncertainty’ over the role of antihistamines in treating the skin condition
Times Life · Jul 22 5 Signs Your Body Is Stuck in a Chronic Stress Response and What the Cortisol Surge Does to Your Health Your Sleep Breaks Apart at 3 a.m., and Stays BrokenWaking between 2 and 4 a.m. and lying alert with no obvious reason is one of the earliest signs of dysregulated cortisol. Under normal conditions, cortisol follows a diurnal curve: low at night, rising sharply around 6 a.m. to pull you…
Times Life · Jul 20 7 Signs Your Anxiety Is Causing Real Physical Health Problems, Not Just Mental Stress Chest pain that cardiologists can't explainA racing heart, a tight band across the sternum, a sudden stabbing sensation, these are the symptoms that send people to a cardiologist first. When the ECG comes back clean and the stress test shows nothing, the default conclusion is "you're fine." Anxiety-driven chest pain,…
MyLifeXP · Jul 8 How to Protect Your Skin From Hidden Monsoon Infections The rain may bring cooler weather, greener landscapes, and relief from the summer heat but it also brings a hidden danger that many people overlook. If you've ever noticed itchy rashes, peeling skin, red patches, or painful bumps during the rainy season, you're not alone. The real culprit isn't just…
MyLifeXP · Jun 8 How Stress Affects Your Body More Than You Realize Stress has become a common part of modern life. Whether it comes from work deadlines, financial worries, relationship issues, health concerns, or everyday responsibilities, almost everyone experiences stress at some point. While occasional stress is a normal response that helps us deal with challenges, ongoing stress can have a much…
The Independent UK · May 20 The lung condition that could also be a sign of three other major illnesses New study finds most people with severe breathing difficulties also suffer from other health issues like osteoporosis, eczema and chronic sinusitis
The Independent UK · May 13 Eczema cream sold on Amazon recalled over potentially fatal contamination The cream was sold in the US and contaminated with a bacterium that cause staph infections
Medical Daily · May 13 Impetigo Home Remedies Parents Can Use to Limit Contagion from Staphylococcus Among Kids Impetigo in kids explained: causes, how contagion spreads, safe impetigo home remedies, and when to seek medical care for effective impetigo treatment and prevention.
Medical Daily · May 1 Why Allergies Can Trigger or Worsen Other Illnesses: Causes and Health Risks Explained Allergies can trigger health complications like asthma, eczema, and anaphylaxis by affecting the immune system and causing widespread inflammation.