Experimenting With Clarified Butter for My EczemaI am a big fan of trying DIY skincare. So, you can only imagine the intrigue stirred in me the other morning when I came across an article while scrolling...reactionscomments
Diaper Cream: The Eczema Secret Weapon!Every person I know with atopic dermatitis has at least 1 “magic” product. If we’re lucky we may even have a few! What’s a “magic” product? Well, by my definition...reactionscomments
The Flare-Up That Brought My Self-Esteem to a Breaking Point“Comparison is the thief of joy.” This famous quote originates from the 26th President of the United States of America, Theodore Roosevelt. It has been playing in my head on...reactionscomments
The Language of Eczema: Triggers and FlaresI have noticed along my journey living with atopic dermatitis that there are some basic definitions and terminologies I have only learned because of living with this chronic condition. As...reactionscomments
Fighting Stress, Dermatitis, and Dandruff with Ketoconazole ShampooStress has been getting me down lately, and it’s been affecting my skin. It’s not like I don’t have the tools to cope with it. I can spout a litany...reactionscomments
My Skin's Reaction After Getting a TattooI recently had something happen that has been pretty upsetting. It’s not something I was entirely unprepared for or unaware of. However, I guess the old sentiment, “all good things...reactions1comment
Dry Brushing: Does It Actually Work?I have tried a lot of skincare trends over the years. While many of the things I’ve tried have turned out to be duds, some gems have emerged. One of...reactionscomments
What Trigger is Causing This Flare-Up?There is a lot about living with atopic dermatitis that is difficult to manage. It’s not just the eczema itself that sucks, it’s everything that it influences and impacts. Sometimes...reactionscomments
An Eczema-Friendly Guide to Microneedling and Derma RollersI honestly believe that the tools we use in skincare can be just as important as the products we use with them. One of my favorite tools I’ve ever used...reactionscomments
The “Goldilocks” LotionIf you’ve been reading my articles for a while you know that I usually like to regale you with tales of my skincare experimentation, or anecdotes from my life relating...reactions4comments
Summertime and the Living Is ItchyI don’t know about you guys, but this summer has brought the most intense seasonal allergies. I have struggled with sniffles, sneezing, itchy mouth, itchy eyes, and extreme fatigue. My...reactionscomments
What Is My 5-Step Skincare Routine?I don’t know about you guys, but I really love having a routine; I thrive under its direction. However, I often make the same mistakes when it comes to setting...reactionscomments
My PSA About HomeopathyThroughout the years I have been living with and seeking relief from symptoms of my chronic illnesses, I have been confronted by many so-called "snake oils and snake oil salespersons."...reactionscomments
My Allergies, Acne, and Atopic Dermatitis RantI don’t know how it has been for all of you readers, but this spring and summer have been the worst for seasonal allergies. Unfortunately for me, and I imagine...reactionscomments
My Unusual Food TriggersI was having a bit of a difficult time deciding what to write about this month. I usually come up with ideas that I source from the website forums and...reactions4comments
My Experience Trying Snail MucinWhile I have never been one to shy away from trying new skincare trends, I must admit when I first heard of snail mucin, my first thought was, “Oh, wow…gross...reactionscomments
Mindfulness and Managing Stress-Related Flare UpsStress is an inevitable part of life. Unfortunately, stress is also one of my eczema triggers. It’s probably the most difficult one for me to manage. I think that is...reactionscomments
What Did I Learn About Colloidal Oatmeal?I often read various eczema-related publications for inspiration for article content. I like to try to stay current about what is going on in the world of atopic dermatitis, for...reactions2comments
Dealing With Insecurity, Grief, and EczemaI consider self-awareness and teachability among the most important traits a person can possess. So, naturally, when I notice that I have been experiencing feelings of envy or insecurity, I...reactionscomments
New Flares, Stretched Ears, and Self AwarenessI have an announcement to make. It is one that I am sure you all have dealt with before yourselves. The very type of announcement we with atopic dermatitis dread...reactionscomments
