Rinvoq: Getting My Life BackFor years, eczema patients only had so many options for treatments. Now, we are overwhelmed with new medications with strange names and unforeseeable futures. It's difficult understanding what is for...reactions1comment
Advocacy and Healing with LukeSome of us like to sit back and go on our own personal journal with our skin. We focus solely on the moment at hand. But some advocates, like Luke...reactionscomments
TSW: Myth or Fact?Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) has been a hot topic for a while now. I write about it often seeing as I am in the community. I grew up with eczema...reactions3comments
A Journey with Faith, Family, and MedicationThere are many paths we can chose to take when managing our skin. It's just hard figuring out which one to take sometimes. Jessica Morrison, when choosing her path, leans...reactionscomments
Red Light Therapy for EczemaRecently, I've gotten back into using my red light machine, also known as RLT (red light therapy). Medical-grade RLT machines are touted to be great for skin, amongst a plethora...reactions3comments
Raela and the Wim Hof MethodMany treatments for eczema and skin conditions usually come in the form of creams and lotions. But, Raela found another form of medicine for her ailing skin, and even for...reactionscomments
Weighing the Pros and Cons of DupixentAfter five months on Dupixent, also known as dupilumab, I get asked a lot of questions. The eczema community is now being offered different, serious drugs, so I get it...reactionscomments
Finding Love with Sean and LinetteFor most of us in the dating realm, we end up having to explain our conditions, our partners never having lived with eczema. It's definitely a learning curve for most...reactionscomments
Ryan's Experience Trying Different Pharmaceutical TreatmentsHaving come from a skeptical background, it took me a long time before trying Dupixent. I weighed out many pros and cons, finally conceding that my journey may very well...reactionscomments
Advocacy in All FormsWhenever we think of advocacy, we think of loud voices, diving deep, but sometimes it's also about rest and knowing our limits. Advocacy isn't always about others, but also ourselves...reactionscomments
The Challenges of Dating With EczemaThe dating world is already a mess, but what do we do when our skin is weeping, cracked, and depressing our self-confidence? Well, I've got just the answer. Find yourself...reactions3comments
Ben's Take on Naturopathy and Pharmaceutical DrugsThere are so many questions surrounding pharmaceutical drugs. Do we or don't we? Is there a way to just heal naturally, or can we do both? Ben Lee, a naturopath...reactionscomments
Creating Possibility from PainMost of us live with skin conditions and learn ways to manage them throughout our daily lives. Sometimes, they kick us when we are down, and sometimes... they inspire us...reactionscomments
Mind Over Matter With GreggIt always seems the people who know the lowest of lows are the ones who are there to help others up after they have fallen. In our community, one such...reactions2comments
The Daily Routine: The Moore FamilyDealing with your own skin crisis is one thing, but being a parent to a flaring toddler is absolutely another! But one family, the Moore's, have graciously thrown the front...reactionscomments
The Partner Aspect: TSW EditionWhen talking about topical steroid withdrawal, we always feel empathy for the patient - the person experiencing the issue. But what is it like for their partner? It's not a topic...reactions1comment
The Domino Effect with Katie MackieHaving 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...reactionscomments
The Room Where it HappensIf 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...reactionscomments
Unveiling Eczema TendenciesEczema 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:...reactionscomments
The Parent Perspective of Eczema CareAlthough 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...reactionscomments