New to Dupixent? What to Expect!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... By Ashley Ann Lora3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Are You Going to the “Right” Doctor?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... By Ashley Ann Lora4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Weekly Eczema Support Group 2022Last 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... By Ashley Ann Lora3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Doctors Deserve Compassion TooThroughout 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... By Ashley Ann Lora4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Do You Have an Eczema Care Team?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... By Ashley Ann Lora3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Not a Staph Infection, Again!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... By Ashley Ann Lora3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema and Memory LossIt 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... By Ashley Ann Lora4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When You Feel Defeated, Go Back to the Basics of HealingI 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... By Ashley Ann Lora2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema and Jaw LockingI 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... By Ashley Ann Lora2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It’s Up to You: Taking Control of Your Eczema CareFor 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... By Ashley Ann Lora4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Clear Skin: Luck or Hard Work?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... By Ashley Ann Lora3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Do If a New Treatment Doesn’t Work for YouThere’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... By Ashley Ann Lora4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema on My Pinky? Really!?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... By Ashley Ann Lora2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Brene Brown's "FFT" Can Help With Eczema & TSWThe 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... By Ashley Ann Lora3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Common Questions I Receive About DupixentHey 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... By Ashley Ann Lora5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Preventing Work-Induced EczemaDoes 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... By Ashley Ann Lora4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Have You Experienced Your Rude Awakening?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... By Ashley Ann Lora3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Are My Fingertips White and Numb? Raynaud’s Disease and EczemaSomething 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... By Ashley Ann Lora3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How I Calmed Down a Flare in Less Than ONE Hour!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... By Ashley Ann Lora3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Your Eczema Is Not "Dramatic"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... By Ashley Ann Lora3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments