Why Are "New" Eczema Treatments Taking So Long?At the More Than Skin Deep - Eczema Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting, I received the opportunity to deepen my understanding of the extensive process of drug development. As an individual...reactionscomments
Making History at the More Than Skin Deep MeetingOn September 23, 2019, the eczema community made history. Over 150 individuals from all over the US gathered together at the More Than Skin Deep: The Eczema Patient-Focused Drug Development...reactions2comments
10 Months Without DupixentI have successfully been off of Dupixent for 10 months now. Personal disclaimer: Please note that I am not a doctor nor a medical professional. I do not condone anyone tapering...reactions10comments
Why Connection is Necessary for HealingLately, I’ve been finding myself connecting with new eczema warriors online. These are not your average “text message” or “DM” like connections. Instead, they are one-on-one, intimate video chats for...reactions1comment
Feeling GuiltyGrowing up with eczema, my parents gave me a lot more attention than they did to my brothers, each other, and definitely themselves. Not because I wanted it, but because...reactionscomments
My Faith is Healing MeI truly believe I wouldn’t be healing from my eczema right now if it weren’t for my faith in God. Although I grew up believing in God, I never really...reactions1comment
How to Avoid Anaphylactic Shock with EczemaEvery year, I make it a priority to visit a new country. I love traveling and exploring new territories because it gives me a newfound level of awareness about who...reactionscomments
My TSW Experience: The Physical Side EffectsTSW is exactly what the name is – topical steroid withdrawal. Topical steroids are one of the oldest Western treatments for those living with conditions like eczema, psoriasis, lupus and...reactionscomments
Are Pharmaceutical Companies Bad?Ever since I became heavily involved as an eczema patient advocate, I’ve learned the unsettling truths of how the majority of my community feels towards pharmaceutical companies (Pharma). Many warriors...reactions1comment
Partner's Perspective on EczemaSo I decided it would be fun to gain my partner’s perspective on what it’s like to be with someone who lives with eczema. I met Josue in the Summer...reactionscomments
Why I Don't Use Petroleum Jelly AnymoreIf you take a look at the average medicine cabinet of an eczema warrior, you are bound to find a tube of petroleum jelly. As a person who has lived...reactions16comments
Are Eczema Online Platforms Creating More Harm?While I’m grateful to see our online eczema community growing, I’m unsure if it’s creating more harm than good. If there aren't any guidelines or supervision, these online communities can...reactionscomments
Finding Your OutletWhen I was younger, there were many activities I couldn’t participate in because of my eczema. As my peers would disperse to after-school clubs or sport’s practice, I would go...reactionscomments
The Power in ExfoliatingThere are so many moments when my eczema looks like a peeling snake's skin. There is dead skin everywhere, with some that have fallen off and others that appear as...reactionscomments
Eczema Meet-UpsRecently, I attended an eczema meet-up in California. And as expected, it was AWESOME! A meet-up is simply another word for gathering. When fellow warrior, Linette Roungchun, announced that she...reactionscomments
Review of Preventable DocumentaryIn only two weeks since it was published on YouTube, the Preventable: Protecting Our Largest Organ documentary reached over 21,000 views. Safe to say, this film by warrior Briana Banos...reactionscomments
12 Weeks Without DupixentSince May of 2017, I decided to taper off Dupixent just to see how my body would hold up on its own. My long-term goal is to be drug-free and...reactionscomments
College and EczemaCollege is supposed to be one of your best years. It’s a time of exploration, identifying who you are, defining your purpose, and connecting with people who you hope will...reactionscomments
Dr. Phil Show and EczemaIf you asked me years ago if I could see myself being on national television discussing eczema, I’m pretty sure I would’ve looked at you crazy. Now as an eczema...reactions2comments
How to Quickly Unwind After a FlareEver wake up in the morning, and before you even look at your skin, you know… like you just KNOW your eczema is bad? I recently had one of those...reactionscomments
