Gracie's Story
Skin Type: Eczema
Prominent Location: Face, Eyes & Arms
Trigger: Stress
Gracie, has suffered from eczema since she was a baby but throughout her childhood, she seemed to grow out of it…or so she thought. During her A-levels, Gracie’s eczema came back and decided to stay.
As a midwife Gracie has to make sure she finds the perfect work/life balance for her to maintain her eczema.
“During my degree, stress was my major trigger, and I was having bad flare-ups which caused my skin to weep and ooze, making it infected. As a result, I had to have time off work which meant I couldn’t study effectively due to my course being split 50/50 between academic work and placement.
“Working as a midwife can be very stressful, so I make sure that I take time for myself and reflect upon things. I also think it’s crucial to exercise and eat healthy to help with my mental well-being.”
The National EczemaAssociation states that stress is one of the main eczema triggers due to aphysical reaction happening in your body when you encounter a stressfulsituation. One of the physical reactions can be inflammation, which is one ofthe known causes of eczema*
Gracie has struggled with her mental health in the past due to her skin condition.
“When having a bad flare-up, it can make you feel super self-conscious, and you think everyone is staring at you because your face and arms are bright red. I have to think about what clothes I can wear to cover my arms, if I can wear makeup, in case it irritates my skin and if I can’t drink alcohol due to worry that I will pay the price the following day with dehydrated skin. It’s really draining.”
Due to her condition, Gracie was recommended Epaderm Cream from her doctor and a colleague at work who also has eczema.
“I noticed the benefits quite soon after using it. As soon as I felt a flare-up coming, I would apply Epaderm to soothe my skin.
Also, working in a hospital daily, you have to wash your hands repeatedly, therefore your hands become very sensitive and dry meaning it is essential that I moisturise my hands after washing to protect them.
“Over the last few months, my skin has been healthy and well-maintained with minimal flare-ups. I would definitely recommend Epaderm to fellow eczema sufferers as it really helps soothe my skin on a day-to-day basis, as well as during a major flare.”
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