Briana Banos

Having eczema can be a real downer. It's itchy, it's dry, and it's certainly not a fashion statement many like to flaunt. When I'm in a flare, the last thing...

If you like the musical Hamilton, that title says it all. In the musical, based on Alexander Hamilton's life, we are raced through the different decades and relationships he had...

Eczema is an ever-evolving head scratcher (and body scratcher!) that continues to stump us in our daily life. Nothing feels simple, especially during a flare-up. We think about things like:...

Although I am not a parent, I give major props to all those mini-human owners. It is a tough job trying to keep another human alive. Heck, I have a...

At the beginning of October, known as our prestigious Eczema Awareness Month, a young dermatologist wowed us all by bringing up topical steroid withdrawal on his Tik Tok channel. He...

Pharmaceutical drugs can be a pretty scary step. So scary, in fact, I almost didn't take the leap. It's been two months now. Two solid months of using a drug...

Sometimes, when our skin battles get too heavy, it's time to shift our mindset. I found that when in the midst of severe TSW, it was easier to cope if...

Hi loves! When I first thought about taking Dupixent, there were a lot of things to weigh out. However, there was one other thing that irked me, and I didn't...

The physical concerns of eczema are something we can see. So can everyone else. But what others do not see is what we go through on the inside. Our emotions...

Topical steroids are a common drug prescribed to our community. It is a powerful and magical medicine, but have you ever wondered how it should be used? When the steroid is prescribed...

I've lived with eczema for a long time. I've also lived with topical steroid withdrawal for a long time. Navigating the ins and outs has been tough and ever-changing. Now...

Growing up with eczema, there was always an anxiety associated with getting ready. But when I was diagnosed with topical steroid withdrawal, my perspective on eczema completely changed. I was...

Hello from the United Kingdom! Traveling this summer has been an amazing experience but also a massive learning curve. Whether you are taking a weekend vacation away or a long...

As a performer, I know firsthand how frustrating and deeply saddening eczema can be. It is not only hard to cover but can be painful and distracting. Jenn Stafford, another...

When it comes to our love lives, eczema can weigh a heavy toll on our decisions and opportunities. From dating apps to getting a number, the anxiety can be too...

Kelly Barta, 48, one of ITSAN's esteemed board members, has made quite a name for herself in the eczema community. *ITSAN stands for the International Topical Steroid Awareness Network -...

After discovering the massive benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Dr. Olivia Friedman graciously sat down with me and unraveled how her practice works. In Part I, we discovered: In...

After my recent article was published on Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Olivia Friedman and I decided to speak once more about how powerful these herbs can assist the body back to...