Ashley Ann Lora

Before you continue reading, just be aware that what you might be expecting is not what you expect! ;) Carry on! I'm currently a part of a Dupixent Facebook group...

One of the most common pieces of feedback I hear from those in the eczema community is the lack of proper treatment from healthcare providers. I experience people saying things...

Last year, I hosted a weekly support group for women. Yes, other beautiful women and I showed up every single week for an entire year, including some of our very...

Throughout my advocacy work, I have heard and even promoted the importance of healthcare professionals (HCPs) being compassionate towards those living with eczema. This is mainly regarding HCPs understanding our...

Until recently, I never really considered having an eczema care team. I wish I knew that was even a thing or possible to create. An eczema care team is a...

In 2019, I experienced something completely different on my skin that was not eczema or TSW, it was staphylococcus. Yup, also known as a staph infection. You can read more...

It wasn't until I met my partner that I realized I had forgotten many details of my childhood. Josue, my boyfriend, remembers the finest details - from his favorite toy...

I just finished having a great and inspiring conversation with a fellow TSW warrior who reminded me of the importance of going back to the basics of healing. Years of...

I remember the first time I heard of anyone’s “jaw locking” in college. One of my roommates constantly spoke out loud about the pain and the discomfort it brought her...

For 22 years, I had lived my life the way my condition had allowed me to. When it came to school, I skipped classes when my eczema would flare up...

A few months ago, I received a comment on one of my Instagram posts that stated, “You’re so lucky to have clear skin.” Although I am sure the person’s intention...

There’s nothing more a person with eczema wants than to be relieved of the symptoms of this condition. Whether it is to be liberated from the itchiness or to just...

Eczema is so...WEIRD and complex. And I say that from a space of humor and bemusement. Over the years, I’ve experienced eczema in such unique locations on my body, leaving...

The other day, I was skimming through something educational to listen to when I saw that Brene Brown had her very own podcast called, “Unlocking Us.” Now, if you don’t...

Hey family - It’s been a while since I’ve updated you or anyone on how I’ve been doing from my withdrawal from Dupixent. I feel as though I am always...

Does your workplace cause you to flare up? In addition to being an eczema advocate, facilitator, and speaker, I currently manage my family's bakery in Northern New Jersey. While this...

Imagine it taking over 20 years to gain information that would alter your life dramatically. Like trying ice cream or pizza or french fries in your adulthood for the first...

Something strange has been occurring this year that I never really paid attention to. Lately, if I’m out in the cold, for any given period of time, my fingertips and...

I feel like most, if not all, of my fellow eczema warriors have experienced eczema around their mouth one point or another along their atopic dermatitis journey. The most common...

Dealing with atopic dermatitis can cause immense stress on any individual. From trying to control our environment to setting up clear restrictions and limitations on where we can go and...