10 things you didn’t know about… SKIN HEALTH

Some 60% of Brits are currently suffering with a skin complaint or have suffered with one during their lifetime, according to The British Skin Foundation. Here, we look at three common conditions that can have an effect on our well-being.

SPOT THE SIGNS

ECZEMA

Eczema is inflammation of the skin, and it can affect any part of the body. ‘The most common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis – an allergic condition that’s linked to other atopic allergies such as asthma and hay fever,’ explains consultant dermatologist Dr Adam Friedmann*. ‘Symptoms include itching,