Where I itch then bitch.
𝙒𝙚’𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙬𝙖𝙮… 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰💬
The Importance of the Itchy Community for Our Mental Health
By Jennifer Austin Hypnotherapy Living with a chronic skin condition such as eczema or going through Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) can feel incredibly isolating. The physical discomfort is constant, but at least it’s visible, which makes…
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Early Bird Tickets Now Open –Healing in Harmony: A TSW Community Event
We’re so excited to share that Healing in Harmony: A TSW Community Event is happening this November in London! 🌟 This will be a day dedicated to the mental and emotional wellness of our TSW community – a…
Keep readingMEET-UP THIS SUNDAY!
📍 @kingshead.teddington | TEDDINGTON, Greater London fancy a gentle stroll with skin-savvy souls — come through. 🕛 12PM start📍 The King’s Head, Teddington👟 5K or 10K — walk, jog, run or cycle🎶 Summer tunes, good chat,…
Keep readingLiving in the In-Between: Eczema Awareness & Self-Compassion
“The more comfortable I feel, the more confident I feel.” That quote was pulled from my recent feature in Boots Health & Beauty magazine—and it honestly sums up so much of my journey with eczema. The…
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ALLERGY SEASON + ECZEMA: How Cleaner Air Transformed My Skin, Sleep, and Allergy Management
Some mornings, I used to wake up covered in hives. Other mornings, I felt like I hadn’t slept at all — battling brain fog before the day had even begun. I’ve lived with eczema for most…
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PUTTING ECZEMA ON BLAST! BBC!!!
I’m still pinching myself that I got to share parts of my eczema story on @bbcwomanshour this morning. 🙌 Being invited by Kylie Pentelow alongside Chloe (@itchscratchrepeat) and Dr Tess McPherson was such an honour—and proof that…
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We Don’t All Grow Out of Eczema—Some of Us Grow Into It
For years, I struggled with hating my skin and, in turn, myself. I bought into the idea that eczema was something that could—and should—be fixed or cured. But nothing changed until I started sharing my journey…
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SKIN STORY: Janna Kuhl AKA @CalmaWithJanna
Janna Kuhl AKA @CalmaWithJanna is the next SKIN STORY. I hope that these stories help you connect and feel less alone through mutual understanding of how our skin can make us feel. I also hope that…
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Patch testing – eczema / contact dermatitis
Today has been a long time coming—the start of many tests I’ve needed for years. My whole life, I’ve been told I have contact dermatitis, but it wasn’t until adulthood that I truly began to understand…
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Christmas Present ideas ? 👀Some of my fave products/brands atm as a sensitive ECZEMA GIRLIE ➡️
From soothing skincare that helps with flare-ups, to gentle detergents that keep my clothes irritation-free, eczema-friendly dish soap for stress-free cleaning, and calming teas that feel like a warm hug inside out 💖✨ These are the…
Keep reading⚡️ GIVEAWAY ALERT ⚡️enter to win over £300 of skin goodies
🎃 Trick or Treat… I’m choosing to TREAT you with a GIVEAWAY worth over £300! 👻 Enter to win some skin-loving goodies that’ll keep your skin calm even after a candy haul!
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I’ve been published!!!
hey itchy gang, sending love as the colder months start and we all know what that usually means for our skin. I am super excited to announce my latest brain dump has been published in thoughtcatalog.com…
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Be the change. Inspire others🦋 & don’t forget to #SHAREYOURFLARE
Westlab invites everyone to join the #ShareYourFlare movement. By sharing your story, you not only help raise awareness but also contribute to a more compassionate and understanding community. As Katie Mackie so eloquently puts it, “There is…
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Breaking the Silence: MENS MEET UP
This event has been created to fill the gap and hopefully connect guys living with visible skin conditions. This event is dedicated to creating a supportive space where men managing any skin condition can connect, share,…
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#SHAREYOURFLARE | REAL LIFE STORIES – show your love ❤️
As part of #NationalEczemaWeek, I am delighted to have teamed up with @westlabsalts to join them on our shared mission to #NormalizeNormalSkin, raising awareness for people like me with visible skin conditions. EXTRACT from Westlab’s press…
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Upcoming Awareness Dates and How You Can Get Involved
Hello, my itchy sisters, misters, and non-binary friends! 🌟 It’s time to get loud and proud about eczema as we gear up for some pivotal awareness dates. Whether you’re navigating life with eczema or supporting someone…
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ITCHY SKIN IS IN!!🔊REAL SKIN pop-up photo exhibition at Peckham Arches this Saturday, August 24th
I am attending the pop-up photo exhibition at Peckham Arches this Saturday, August 24th, from 2-8 PM. Join me in celebrating the beauty of real skin, with all its changes, challenges, and uniqueness. Let’s reclaim what…
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SCOTTISH ? Meet up???
HEY, Living with a skin condition like Eczema, TSW, Psoriasis, or Itchy Skin can sometimes make us feel isolated, but it can also connect us in ways that are truly special. I’m thrilled to share that…
Keep reading#ad Tough time mentally sadly means it shows on your skin for many people like me living with eczema❤️🩹🛁
If you’ve been following my skin journey, you’ll know I’ve been on a rollercoaster ride full of many UPS and sadly DOWNS due to my sensitive skin being very reactive and of course the good ol’…
Keep readingSCOTLAND; Help Needed for Our Upcoming Meetup
Unfortunately, the weekend of September 7th/8th is now a struggle for our meetup. We may need to move it to a later date due to the overwhelming response—amazingly, we have over 45 people wanting to attend,…
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MEET UP 🌊✨ Join us for @balmonds_skincare on the Beach with Itch ‘n’ Bitch on August 3rd! ✨🌊
📅 Date: August 3rd, 2024📍 Location: Bison Beach Bar, Sea Lanes, Brighton Beach🕒 Time: 2:30 – 4:30 PM 🎁 What’s in Store? 🍽️ Interested in lunch before the event? Let’s meet up! Details to be confirmed…
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SUMMER 2024 – Meetups
Heyy all, just a quick note from me for all up coming meet ups, both mine and ones I’ve been made aware of being hosted by community members. If you know of anymore, please dm me…
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SCOTTISH MEETUP – Register Interest
Surround yourself with people who get it & you’ll never feel alone again 🥰The beautiful Briana Banos (@preventable_doc), creator of the TSW Preventable Documentary, and I (@Mackies_Moments /@itch_n_bitch) are planning an Itchy Gang meetup in Edinburgh. We…
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MEETUP – BALMONDS on the Beach with Itch ‘n’ Bitch
Join us at the Bison Beach Bar, Sea Lanes, Brighton Beach, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM ON AUGUST 3RD 2024. This is a nut-free event. Nibbles and drinks will be available but If you’re interested in some lunch beforehand,…
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📣REAL REPRESENTATION MATTERS❤️🩹
Growing up, these gals needed to see people like themselves painted in a positive light instead of something to fix or a before and after to avoid hating or hiding their reality. Representation helps others feel…
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MEET UP : schedule for Allergy & Free From – LONDON
INFORMATION about all other meet ups being released by JULY 1ST, locations, EDINBURGH/ LONDON/ BRIGHTON – WEEE COMINGGGG What is The Allergy & Free From Show? The Allergy & Free From Show stands out as the…
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Saskia Potts✨ AKA @saskia.potts shares her SKIN STORY❤️🩹
The Itchy Gang connects individuals of diverse backgrounds, skin tones, and genders, united by their shared experiences with various skin conditions. As the Itch N Bitch TSW Petition gains momentum, it’s crucial to amplify the voices…
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Uncertainty surrounding Topical Steroid use?
1 WEEK IN, nearly 4k signature mark!! THANK YOU!!It is estimated that over eight million individuals in the UK suffer from atopic eczema alone, with a staggering 60% of the population either currently experiencing or having…
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Amy Bowers✨ AKA @amy_does_tsw shares her SKIN STORY
The Itchy Gang connects individuals of diverse backgrounds, skin tones, and genders, united by their shared experiences with various skin conditions. As the Itch N Bitch TSW Petition gains momentum, it’s crucial to amplify the voices…
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TSW Petition – Support Assets
This petition was created by the Itch N Bitch Community, Katie Mackie AKA @Mackies_Moments, in collaboration with Briana Banos, creator of the TSW documentary @Preventable_Doc ❤️🩹 We hope to encourage you all to become #ItchyActivist and…
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PSA: gorgeous gorgeous gals SIGN PETITIONS🔊Let’s make Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)
…a thing of the past 🌟 – sign the petition to fund vital research and support those battling withdrawal symptoms. 🌸 Over 3k in 3 days!! thank you!! Itch N Bitch TSW Petition – Created for…
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Dear Steroid Users & TSW Warriors,
WE NEED YOUR HELP. The very creams prescribed to help us heal are causing us stress and damage. Constant questions circle our heads like ‘Will I get TSW’ There is also this guilt culture surrounding steroid use…
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PETITION NOW LIVE: Fund Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) Research and Provide Support for Sufferers
We think research on TSW is crucial in creating diagnostic criteria, also to inform prevalence and aid in prevention. There’s growing awareness about the potential side effects of topical steroids, but until there is more action…
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Get to now Katie more – From friend to girlfriend to FIANCÉ💍
Hey everyone, I appreciate your support and wanted to share a non-skin-related post that I believe is blog-worthy. I hope it helps you get to know me better as a person. Solomon (Sol) and I met…
Keep readingPodcast | Katie Mackie, Eczema’s Social Impact
Meet Katie: “My name is katie mackie aka @mackies_moments and I have been an eczema and sensitive skin sufferer since birth (1996 b*tch). My eczema has always been the one part of me I hid and…
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MINI MEET UP: Allergy & Free From Showcase – LONDON
Delighted to announce I will be in attendance at the Allergy and Free From Showcase on 22 – 23 June 2024, Olympia London, get your FREE TICKET HERE https://allergyshow.seetickets.com/event/the-allergy-and-free-from-show/olympia/2835908?OfferCode=BALMONDS If Balmonds code doesn’t work use code;…
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👕 Itch ‘n’ Bitch Merchandise at Tshirt Studio
🌟 Thank you for visiting my Etsy store! After months of dealing with flares, I’ve decided to take some time to fully embrace life and focus on self-care. While my Etsy store is temporarily closed for…
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TSW is NOT eczema
SIDE NOTE; TSW is also called Red Skin Sydrome (RSS), steroid addiction (TSA). Every time I see Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) being discussed I am overcome with excitement which quickly turns to anger and sadness. Awareness…
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Hey Itchy People, BANK HOLIDAY REMINDER for my ITCHY GANG❤️🩹
laring? Feeling like you’re missing out? Are expectations not meeting the reality of your current situation? The goddamn pollen triggering you??? Bank holidays come with this huge expectation and pressure to have fun, and not just…
Keep reading🛍️ Some skincare discounts
@cosi_care: Score 20% off starting tomorrow for one week with code #ITCHYGANG (not aff). Show your skin some love ❤️❤️❤️ @bysarahlondon: Enjoy 20% off until April 30, 2024 (excludes bundles and sets) with code KATIE20. Treat…
Keep readingMEETUP – Register Interest in future (UK ONLY EVENTS)
𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧-𝗨𝗣; Surround yourself with people who get it & you’ll never feel alone again 🥰 The one thing that can make you feel so ALONE can also be the one thing that makes you feel so CONNECTED. Eczema /…
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Keep readingThese meet-ups heal a part of me. They help heal the girl who felt isolated, alone and like the odd one out.
The girl who was quiet, and nervous but had soo much going on inside. But most importantly they help you all. They help you CONNECT. CREATE friendships. EXPAND and CREATE your SUPPORT networks. Reminding you, although…
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SKIN CONDITIONS; The one thing that can make you feel so ALONE can also be the one thing that makes you feel so CONNECTED.
Without my eczema I would’ve never launched @itch_n_bitch and would’ve never found myself surrounded by all these amazing itchy people. Eczema / TSW / Psoriasis can take you to the lowest of lows but also take you to…
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Itchin’ 9 to 5, makin’ a livin’🙋🏼♀️”How do you initiate conversations about ECZEMA with work and friends?”
‘The talk’ 😉Firstly, remember your skin is just a small part of you, and your friends and family are there to offer support – no need to feel guilty about discussing your feelings. When chatting about…
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Itchy women, empower itchy women 👌🏻
A lot can change in two months. I know it may feel hard right now and like you’re never going to get out the other end of it. But I promise you it does and will…
Keep reading‘A woman is like a tea bag – you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.’ ☕️
This International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate @jenniferaustinhypnotherapy – a resilient soul who never falters in showing up for others, no matter how tough life gets. ‘A woman is like a tea bag – you never know…
Keep readingNavigating Eczema: My Love Affair with BYOMA’s Barrier+ REPAIR Treatment 💜
Dealing with eczema often makes me feel left out 😫It’s not just about avoiding specific foods or missing out on social activities due to flare-ups; it’s also the challenge of using certain products without triggering adverse…
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Friday 13th October, the day I had taken annual leave to sort my grandma’s wardrobe but instead ended up sorting her funeral.
The last 2 weeks have been very tough. This post is to raise awareness of the effect stress has on your body and how tough life with an itchy skin condition can be. Friday 13th October,…
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Same girl, different day. Whilst my skin may fluctuate, I do not. I am me despite all you can see, so please don’t treat me differently.
Same girl, different day. Whilst my skin may fluctuate, I do not. I am me despite all you can see, so please don’t treat me differently. Don’t let your skin stop you👌🏻 I KNOW… it’s tough,…
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ITCH N BITCH – MEET UP📍@TheVegBoxCafe
Hello everyone, I am thrilled to announce that the Meetup is LOCKED IN for March 16th, from 12 PM to 3 PM at VENUE: The Veg Box Cafe, located at 136 Marylebone Rd, London, NW1 5PH WANT TO…
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REAL SKIN: flooding your feeds
The skin you see portrayed in ads is often enhanced, airbrushed, and presented with good lighting, making it unrecognizable compared to its original state after all the editing. Texture, pores, and blemishes are normal. In the…
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Cultivating Digital Well-being: Managing Your Social Feed for Mental Health
It’s important to prioritize your mental well-being by cleansing your social feeds. Taking the time to curate the content you interact with can greatly improve your headspace. Removing negative influences and surrounding yourself with uplifting and…
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Jenny’s SKIN STORY – sharing for #EczemaAwareness
Jenny Robinson AKA @jenny.robinson.06 is the next SKIN STORY. I hope that these stories help you connect and feel less alone through mutual understanding of how our skin can make us feel. I also hope that these…
Keep readingYou will be remembered for the way that you are, not the way that you look.
ECZEMA 🔊 You are so beautiful, and so smart, and it kills me that you don’t think you’re good enough. Like, we have to always be extraordinary, but somehow we’re always doing it wrong. – America…
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SELF LOVE – itchy edition
👀“If you don’t love yourself when someone says horrible things to you, part of you is always going to believe them.” – @annehathaway, spitting truths that ring soo strongly for me in my teens when other people’s…
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Can You Get a Tattoo If You Have Eczema?
Hey, my names Katie, I’ve had eczema since birth and recently got my 3rd & 4th tattoos. I am writing this blog for the gals & guys who have sensitive and eczema prone skin who have…
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Winter Skincare Tips for Eczema-Prone and Sensitive Skin
Winter can be a real struggle for those of us with sensitive, eczema-prone skin. The chilly, dry air really knows how to make our symptoms worsen and leave us feeling super uncomfortable. Here’s some tips to…
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Healing Allergy Flares
“Healing is weird. Some days you’re okay and you’re doing fine, other days it still hurts like it’s fresh. It’s a process with no definitive time frame. You just have to keep going and know that…
Keep readingAllergy Update:
More allergy tests booked through GP and just posted my @yorktestuk in the post. Hopeful I’ll one day know my new triggers that have decided to come in last 3 months! Starting my @hannasillitoeskincare multi strain biotic properly and going…
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IDENTITY CRISIS: Call me the Itchy Bitch
IDENTITY CRISIS!? It’s not that nobody cares, but technically, yes, nobody cares about your anxieties and bad skin. Nobody notices. do you know why? Because people are too busy worrying about their own problems to notice…
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GUEST BLOG: As the winter weather deepens, it’s important to start supplementing to maintain skin health
By @justeczema AKA Justyna, your itchy Polish friend 🙂 As the winter weather sets in, it becomes crucial to address the issue of vitamin D deficiency, a challenge I personally faced earlier this year. Despite diligently…
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Sign up for Awareness opportunities
If you don’t see yourself in any beauty campaign/ online, you start to think you’re not beautiful. You start to think you have all these problems and it can make you feel like you don’t belong…
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Everyday with eczema can look very different 👌🏻
we often talk about medicine side effects but even before we bring them into play we have to deal with the social side effects of living with a visible difference. Stress, anxiety, anger, depression, social isolation,…
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KIDS; Holidays with Eczema & Allergies
GUEST BLOG by an Itchy Advocate, I hope that you find some solace in this family’s story. Holidays are something to look forward to, a time to relax and enjoy family time. When your child has…
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Didn’t think I’d be posting another of these so soon 🥺 Swipe to heal ❤️🩹 ➡️
5 weeks after my horrendous allergy face flare, I had another. Legit only giving me a few weeks between each because I spent most of that time healing and then feeling and looking the best I…
Keep readingPOSTERS ON SALE: limited drop for christmas
Skin Condition Affirmations Poster | Wall Art Poster, limited edition drop, eczema, psoriasis, TSW, small batch production- itch N bitch An amazing CHRISTMAS GIFT for any Eczema Warrior to help raise awareness for Eczema and help…
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Itchy Poem; ‘THIS GIRL’
Chronically itchy skin really gives you perspective, this girl, can also look like this girl; THIS GIRL I can be in pain and FLARING, but still reminding I am CARING, caring for me, rather than looking…
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2023’s main character: my hair 😂
from donating 40cm in May to then going pale pink and now auburn. I officially have 0 fear when it comes to change! Old me would be SHOOK! Who is she???? “Your hair tells a lot…
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Skin Conditions;REAL REPRESENTATION MATTERS
Skin conditions are normal. In fact, more people in the UK have skin conditions than don’t, so we are the majority. Making uneven, flared, and texture skin types the norm… so why is it brands decide…
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Traveling with eczema?
Are you planning a trip but worried about how your eczema might flare up? Don’t let eczema hold you back from enjoying your travels! In this blog post, we have curated a list of essential product…
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Better days ahead x
Wee Doe decided it was her time to slip away on Friday. I had the most amazing week alone with both her and my grandpa, cooking their every meal, and running around doing tasks that brought…
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TOPICAL STEROID WITHDRAWAL: ‘1 in 10 people are susceptible’
UPDATE; Click this link to sign the petition:My petition: Fund research into Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) – provide training & support :https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/658458/sponsors/new?token=OJCo8SlYb_FfSvXC_YT5 The ITV News report states that ‘1 in 10 will have adverse effects’, this…
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HEY YOU: You are not defined by your skin!
If you don’t see yourself in any beauty campaign, you start to think you’re not beautiful. I am here to remind you, that YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL💞 Too often I found myself beating myself up for feeling…
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NEW PODCAST 🎤 with @RosieDaniels from @ItsRosieAndHarry
Welcome to a special episode of the Itch N Bitch podcast, recorded live at @Cetraben_UK’s Expert Skin Hydration Launch Event. I was delighted to be invited to help launch three new products: the Moisture Protect Body…
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FAKETANNING: “Is there any tan I can use if I have Psoriasis, Eczema or Rocacea,”
use code: SOL035 for % off or click this link. When you spend £35 or more! When it comes to Eczema, either your skin is a sun lover or a sun hater. For me my skins…
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#EczemaAwarenessWeek : “It’s hard to let anyone love you, look at you, kiss you etc. when you feel and look disgusting.”
– A heartbreaking response to a recent study conducted by @bsfcharity but sadly a place I’ve been myself before. When your skin is bad, it almost consumes all your senses. From, the way it looks, feels and even…
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Confident skin isn’t about appearing poreless and flawlessly smooth. It celebrates you in all your uniqueness
EczemaAwarenessWeek – Confident skin isn’t about appearing poreless and flawlessly smooth. It celebrates you in all your uniqueness, with every nook, cranny, bump, and blemish. True confidence comes from within, not from what you can buy.…
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I AM OBSESSED WITH BECOMING A WOMAN COMFORTABLE IN HER SKIN👌🏻
I AM OBSESSED WITH BECOMING A WOMAN COMFORTABLE IN HER SKIN👌🏻 Capturing my journey at @sunsetstudioslondon ☀️, where yesterday marked my 3rd shoot of all time! 📸 This time, it was all about celebrating the incredible…
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Claire Spurgin✨AKA @Claires__Psorasis shares her SKIN STORY for #PsoriasisAwarenessMonth
#TheItchyGang comes in many different shapes, sizes, skin tones, and skin conditions. This month I am making some noise for our Psoriasis SISTERS & MISTERS! OVER TO CLAIRE🥁⬇️ How long have you had PSORIASIS? & What’s…
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✨Carmen Griffin✨AKA @psoriasisprincessdiaries shares her #SKINSTORY for #PsoriasisAwarenessMonth – #TheItchyGang
The Itchy gang comes in many different shapes, sizes, skin tones, and skin conditions. This month I am making some noise for our Psoriasis SISTERS & MISTERS! I hope that these stories help you connect and…
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From Isolation to Connection #ItchySkinIsIn
𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧-𝗨𝗣; Surround yourself with people who get it & you’ll never feel alone again 🥰 The one thing that can make you feel so ALONE can also be the one thing that makes you feel so…
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ITCHY SKIN CONDITIONS: Upcoming Awareness / Content opportunities | @itch_n_bitch
Hey friends, just a little reminder of key dates for raising awareness that are upcoming and the key hashtags to use during those periods. Here’s some assets MADE BY MACKIE, feel free to use and share;…
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Benjamin’s SKIN STORY – sharing for #PsoriasisAwarenessMonth
✨Benjamin Johnston✨AKA @benisjamin1994 is the FIRST #SKINSTORY to be shared for #PsoriasisAwarenessMonth I hope that these stories help you connect and feel less alone through mutual understanding of the way in which our skin can make…
Keep readingWhat’s my biggest phobia? Wearing a goddamn bikini 😂😭
For too long I’ve spent beach days inside my own head rather than taking in the beauty surrounding me. From constantly tugging at my bikini to make sure it’s sitting the way I practiced it to…
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Share Your SKIN STORY with @itch_n_bitch
HELLO ITCHY GANG, Firstly I want to say thank you for being so keen to share your stories. This truly means the world to us as we started @itch_n_bitch like you guys we were tired of…
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Sun Safety Tips for Sensitive Skin: Enjoy the Sun Without the Burns ☀️🌿
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧☀️✨REMINDER: If you are using an emollient that is greasy or oily, be careful not to overdo the application as this can cause a ‘frying’ effect in the sun. 𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗻…
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‘This is the kind of eczema 16 year old me would cover up with foundation’
Be the person you needed to see when you were younger✨Who remembers the DREAM MATTE MOUSE days?😂😂 STORY TIME extract from a magazine article I was in⬇️ “Slapping some of the creamy foundation on my legs…
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Confident skin doesn’t look poreless and perfectly smooth.
It looks like you – all your nooks and crannies, all your bumps and blemishes. It’s a state of mind that comes from within you, not something available to purchase. skin positivity isn’t about changing the…
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if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it
“don’t waste your time, don’t waste your life’s purpose worrying about your body. this is your vessel, it’s your house, it’s where you live. there’s no point in judging it.” — emma thompson, thank you for…
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What’s the best way to 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗡???
by REPRESENTING it. Thank you to @balmonds_skincare for this opportunity and as always showing me and guiding me through my skincare journey. Balmonds taught me the power of natural skincare for healing and tbh is the reason I…
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Normalize seeing skin texture, redness, and flares🌿
As we fully enter the summer period, I want to remind everyone we all have the power to help others feel more comfortable in their own skin. I can happily say that personal contact and shared…
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ECZEMA FRIENDLY FRAGRANCE-FREE HIGH STREET SKINCARE ROUTINE✨
I’d call this routine my barrier-strengthening routine ⬇️
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SKIN STORY: Ali Mitch, itchy bitch
Share a story – one that makes you laugh/smile looking back at My latest flare up lasted six months – the worst it’s ever been, and I love looking back on pictures of myself, because I…
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Flarey Mary, the Hand eczema 🖐️
Flarey Mary had her main character moment thanks to @EpadermUk 🖐️ For those who don’t know, Flarey Mary is my hand eczema who has long overstayed her welcome to the point where I’ve named her 😂😂😂…
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PETITION TO KILL THE ‘SUMMER BODY’ TREND!!
PETITION TO KILL THE ‘SUMMER BODY’ TREND!! would you sign it? let’s end the toxic saying for good. Every single year, when the days become longer, hotter, and sweatier, we’re reminded of the hallowed concept of…
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