The short answer is... Yes! Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) can be a really challenging journey, and we're here to help you understand it better. This condition is an intense rebound effect that can happen when someone stops using topical steroids, often after a long period of use for conditions like eczema. There are many [...]
Ever noticed a persistent, stubborn rash that looks a bit like a coin on your skin? You might be dealing with something called discoid eczema, also known as nummular dermatitis. At Waterwell Clinic, we see all sorts of skin concerns, and this is one that often leaves people scratching their heads – literally! What Exactly [...]
Dealing with eczema can feel like a constant battle. Those pesky flare-ups seem to pop up out of nowhere, leaving your skin itchy, red, and irritated. But what if we told you there's a powerful way to understand why your eczema behaves the way it does, and how to find lasting relief? Here at Waterwell [...]
Ever wondered what's really going on when allergies like eczema, asthma, or hay fever flare up? The key player in every allergy reaction is a natural chemical in your body called histamine. Think of histamine as a messenger that tells your body to ramp up inflammation, produce more mucus, and widen blood vessels – which [...]
It's winter time in New Zealand, and the weather is getting colder and wetter! In the recent weeks I have seen a surge of patients presenting with fungal skin issues. What I also commonly hear is that the topical antifungal solutions provided by doctors work very well, but is often short-lived. This is [...]
As I gain more clinical and personal experience over the years, the link between eczema and emotional wellbeing has become undeniable. Have you noticed it? Does your eczema fluctuate even though your food and environment hasn't changed? Is there a noticeable difference in your skin depending on your stress levels? This is no [...]
To fight Covid-19, we must work together. As members of our community, we are all responsible for doing our part to reduce the number of infections! As we move out of level 4 Lock-Down, contact tracing will play a vital role in tracking community transmission. Here is a simple, contact diary you can keep at [...]
Happy New Year everyone!! I hope you all had a restful break over Christmas and a cracker of a start to 2019! It is this time of the year that we all start to set some goals for the year, also known as the New Year's resolution. And often, these goals are health-related, whether [...]
3 simple ways to improve your blood pressure without medication! Do you, or someone in your life, suffer from heart problems? The chances are, you do. One in five Kiwis suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), and it is the number one cause of death in New Zealand. In fact, it kills more people [...]
