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Want to wash your hands frequently and not dry out your skin? It’s easier than you might think.
I have heard from SolveEczema.org users, including doctors, who used the SolveEczema strategies just so they could wash...
Reducing Illnesses Going Around in School and Raising Test Scores—the Easy Way
Here’s a really interesting report that seems to have gotten lost in the shuffle amid all the disruptions this pandemic...
Home Remedy for Cold & Flu Prevention
Some years ago, I posted a page on my blog with homegrown steps for preventing colds and flus by heading them off before...
When they say soap is the best way to clean and disinfect with coronavirus SARS-Cov-2, do they mean “soap”? Plus, how to disinfect the CDC-recommended way.
If you have used SolveEczema.org’s environmental strategies to address eczema, you may be wondering: is there a difference...
How to Find the Detergents, Allergens, and Other Inert Ingredients in Medications
Most medications are made up of the active ingredient — the medicine — and inert ingredients, such as dyes to help identify...
A SolveEczema Perspective: “The Cure for Dishpan Hands” – Part 1
Over the years, I have been thanked by many people who used SolveEczema.org just to solve a dry skin problem, even if they...
Don’t Forget the Soap: A SolveEczema.org Perspective on “The Farm Effect” and Eczema
Until I can finish a book or publish papers, I really can’t do this topic justice. And I’m not really sure users of my site...
SolveEczema News and Publication
One of the goals when I started to write a book about SolveEczema.org (still in the works!) was to find a way to bring the...
Sharing an Asthma Success Story from Canada
I still regularly hear from people who experience asthma improvements from implementing the SolveEczema site strategies. ...
What to expect when implementing SolveEczema.og site strategies
What to expect when implementing SolveEczema.org site strategies in terms of timing. I get this question on occasion — the...
Update #1: Citizen Science and Celebrating the Perfection of Imperfection
Happy Holidays! I can't believe so much time has passed since my last post. Much has happened. (Much of what I learned that...
Sharing
I haven't had much time to post, but this doesn't require many words. I've been following the progress of a mom, Kathie,...
Letter to a Medical Student — What % of Cases are From Detergent? — Part 4
Final installment of a letter to a medical student. Read the rest of the letter: [Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3] To the...
Letter to a Medical Student — What % of Cases are From Detergent? — Part 3
I'm afraid I don't keep track of citations electronically; I will add in citations after the last post. There will be at...
Letter to a Medical Student — What % of Cases are From Detergent — Part 2
This question was such a good one and needed a more complete answer than I could give in a short blog post. I will be...
Letter to a Medical Student — What % of Cases Are From Detergent? — Part 1
I appreciate hearing from someone in medical school. When I first wrote the website, I was doing citizen science before...
Dogs and Cats Get Eczema Too: Feline and Canine Atopic Dermatitis also on the Rise — How to Make a Healthier Home for Pets
Using SolveEczema.org for dogs and cats with atopic dermatitis: Atopic dermatitis is not just a growing problem for people,...
Favorite posts and annual autumn-eczema reminder
Every year when the weather turns, thresholds to reacting drop along with declining temperatures and humidity. The change...
Master List of Laundry Soaps
Sources of pure soap laundry powder or liquid Always check ingredients first, manufacturers change product ingredients all...
Off Topic (sort of): Is the Placebo Effect Real?
In order to help people with my site and blog, I try to stay away from saying anything controversial — aside from my belief...
Like So Many Things, Soap Gets Better With Age
There's a saying about the weather in many places, if you don't like it, wait a few minutes. Something similar might be...
Eczema Baby Scratching – Now Not Scratching
http://www.indiegogo.com/solveeczema Eczema itches. Quality of life studies say even mild eczema can be as miserable as...
Master list of bar soap suggestions
The task of reporting on my bar soap (and liquid soap) experiences continues to be somewhat daunting. To really test a...
Recommendation for Dove Withdrawn Until Further Notice
Until further notice, I must withdraw my recommendation for Dove bar products. (I have never recommended the liquid...
Unscented Dove Discontinued? … Continued
I spoke with a telephone representative at Dove today. Apparently, both unscented Dove and unscented Dove for Sensitive...
Soap Flake Laundry Powder Recipes
I am frequently asked about recipes to make Soap Flake Laundry Powder starting with bar soaps like Ivory Bar Soap. Here's a...
Safe Soap
Speaking of 22-year-old research papers... Here's one that compared the reactions of patients in different subgroups to...
Problem Solving Eczema – The Big Picture
Here's an edited question and an edited version of an email I wrote in response. It covers a lot of topics I've been...
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