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Trauma in childhood can affect your health
3Jun
Posted in general health, mental health, mental wellbeing, psoriasis, psoriasis, Stress management
In the mid 90s a team of researchers from a private healthcare company in America made a startling discovery. They asked over 17,000 people about their experiences of abuse and trauma in childhood, and followed them over 15 years. They … Continue reading →
Diet and Psoriasis: What Works?
8Apr
Posted in general health, psoriasis, psoriasis, skin
Diets were in the news again this week. An article in The Lancet looked at diets in 195 countries across the world and confirmed that a poor diet of processed meat, sodium and sugary foods was the leading factor in … Continue reading →
How a skin condition like psoriasis can affect your child and what you can do to support them
20Mar
Posted in children's health, psoriasis, psoriasis, skin
Living with a skin condition like psoriasis or eczema is hard. Around 60% of people with psoriasis suffer with depression and up to 48% report feeling anxious. While we know about the psychological impact of psoriasis on adults, less is … Continue reading →
Herbal skin cream found to contain steroids
19Dec
Posted in children's health, dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, skin
MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) have warned the general public that a skin cream claiming to be a natural Chinese herbal remedy for treating eczema contains a potentially harmful steroid and should not be used. Zudaifu cream Zudaifu … Continue reading →
This week in health – 23 November 2018
23Nov
Posted in diabetes, mental wellbeing, psoriasis, Stress management
News about diabetes and mental health continue to top the agendas for the media channels – and these are topics that talkhealth really cares about, too. Catch up with the health news in just 2 minutes. Type 2 diabetes numbers … Continue reading →
This week in health – 26 October 2018
26Oct
Posted in general health
Government considers fortifying bread with folic acid Health experts are pushing the government to add folic acid to bread, saying that other countries are already doing what can only benefit consumers. The B vitamin would not change the taste of … Continue reading →
‘Ask the Expert – psoriasis’ raised some interesting questions from our members
22Oct
Posted in psoriasis
With the support of the British Skin Foundation (BSF), our October Ask the Expert session focused on the common skin disease of psoriasis. According to the BSF, psoriasis affects one in 50 people, and men and women in equal numbers. … Continue reading →
This week in health – 19 October 2018
19Oct
Posted in general health
October is flying by, but don’t worry if you’ve been too busy to keep up with the health news because we’ve scanned the latest stories for you. Drinking coffee could be good for your skin This week the Daily Mail … Continue reading →
World Psoriasis Day is on Monday 29 October
19Oct
Posted in psoriasis
Every year, for more than ten years, the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) has organised World Psoriasis Day on 29 October. The day aims to raise awareness of this debilitating disease, which today affects around 2% of people worldwide, … Continue reading →
LUV your sensitive skin with SunSense
4Apr
Posted in children's health, general health, men's health, women's health
Do you struggle to find the right sunscreen for your sensitive skin? Finding the right sunscreen can be problematic if you suffer from skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, skin rashes due to prickly heat or polymorphic light eruption and … Continue reading →
Psoriasis Treatment – Approval from the MHRA of Dovonex
25Aug
Posted in general health, psoriasis
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have just announced the approval of Dovonex Psoriasis Ointment to be made available through pharmacies without a prescription. At talkhealth we would like to thank everyone that responded to our request to … Continue reading →
Manage your health with Patient support Programmes
16May
Posted in acne, allergy, arthritis, bladder, bowel, eating disorders, eczema, fitness & exercise, general health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome - IBS, men's health, nutrition, psoriasis, rosacea, scars, SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, talkhealth, weight, women's health
For those living with chronic health conditions, self-management is crucial for managing and controlling symptoms day to day. Protecting your own health is a responsibility that can require some help and guidance to ensure you pursue the right treatment for … Continue reading →
Paraffin in skin creams linked to fire deaths
21Mar
Posted in eczema, general health, psoriasis
You may have read in the news this week (19 March 2017) about the link between people using paraffin based skin creams and dozens of fire deaths across England. People living with conditions such as eczema and psoriasis who use paraffin based … Continue reading →
Ask the Expert: Children’s Skin Conditions
27Jan
Posted in allergy, children's health, eczema, psoriasis, SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, talkhealth
Last week saw the launch of our latest venture – Ask the Expert. The one day clinic, which took place Wednesday 18th January, was the first in a series of Ask the Expert sessions which will run in partnership with … Continue reading →
Introducing the British Skin Foundation
1Dec
Posted in eczema, psoriasis, rosacea
Established in 1996, the British Skin Foundation (BSF) was set up to raise money for research into skin disease and skin cancer. Our mission is to find cures and better treatments for all skin conditions. We receive no statutory funding, … Continue reading →
An interview with Dr Andrew Thompson: Support for dermatology patients
11Oct
Posted in acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, scars, SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, talkhealth
Back in July, talkhealth published an article which highlighted the need for psychological support which dermatology patients are severely lacking. The article was inspired by the team of experts from the Severe Eczema and Psoriasis Team at St. John’s Institute … Continue reading →
How a skin condition like psoriasis can affect your body image and what to do about it
27Jul
Posted in acne, eczema, mental health, psoriasis, rosacea, vitiligo
Your body image is how you perceive yourself when you look at your reflection in the mirror or when you think about the way you look. How accurately your body image matches the way others actually see you is dependent … Continue reading →
The Psoriasis Shout Out Roadshow
3Jun
Posted in psoriasis, talkhealth
This June talkhealth will be advocating for an exciting new venture for Psoriasis Shout Out. Between the 18th and 24th of June 2016, the Manchester-based charity and research initiative will be embarking on a roadshow around different regions and cities … Continue reading →
Facing the world with psoriasis
2Jun
Posted in general health, mental health, psoriasis, scars
I have much admiration for those who are able to face the world, psoriasis and all. It takes a kind of courage I often lack. I’ve had lots of unpleasant encounters due my psoriasis, not to mention the sympathy and … Continue reading →
17May
Posted in general health, mental health, psoriasis
The exciting news is that mindfulness can help if you have psoriasis. But what is it and how does it work? Mindfulness is a meditation technique where you focus your mind on the present moment and appreciate now rather than … Continue reading →
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