ANU experts say there is no real relief on the horizon from Canberra’s extreme pollen days, which are predicted to continue through to January 2023.

La Niña’s strong winds are blowing Canberra’s number one allergy culprit, grass pollen, into the air, triggering itchy eyes and stuffy noses.

According to practitioner Luke Clews, expert at local dermatology clinic, Healthy Skin Solutions, La Niña is doubly to blame, with both the pollen count and irregular climate also causing a wave of unexpected flare-ups of eczema and dermatitis.

“We’ve seen one of the coldest springs we’ve had in years, dispersed with hot days and heavy rain,” says Luke.

“For many patients who have been going quite smoothly, the inconsistent climate has caused sudden flare-ups.”

If you have noticed that basic dietary modifications and gentle creams are suddenly not doing the trick, it may be time to ramp up the treatment.

But there’s no need to worry, according to Luke.

“By being more diligent with treatments, and maybe revisiting an old medication, we can mitigate the effects in as short as a few weeks’ time.

“In many cases, it can be as simple as restricting outdoor time during extreme pollen days and wearing a face mask to reduce inhalation.”

Healthy Skin Solutions is here to help get unexpected flare-ups under control, getting you back on your skin recovery journey.

Book your first appointment at healthyskinsolutions.com.au or call 6295 6040.

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