Emma Currie

While 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...

Stress 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...

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...

I 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...

I 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...

To humidify or not to humidify is the question! And it’s a question I have asked myself a lot over the winter. This year brought the greenest, mildest Christmas I’ve...

Atopic dermatitis is a variable condition. It can even look completely different between individuals. When it comes to the things that can trigger an atopic skin reaction, that statement also...

I find myself reflecting on my life and experiences of recovery a lot during this time of year. For good reason, though: I celebrated 3 recovery birthdays in June. The...

All of us here are familiar with the itchiness having atopic dermatitis brings. For myself, atopic dermatitis is not my only “itchy” diagnosis. Today I am going to share with...

Eczema takes a toll. Emotionally, mentally and most of all, physically. I think, in many cases, there is no avoiding it. I do, however, think that keeping an “attitude of...

I have been thinking a lot about aging lately. More specifically, aging skin. Early in the new year, I will hit a significant age milestone: 30. I find myself wondering...

I have come to two realizations lately. First, I dislike Mondays. Mondays are the cleaning day in my household. While I love the results of the cleaning, I dislike that...

I know Halloween is over, and the candy-stocked shelves are made barren, ready for a full frontal assault of the colors red, green, and white. However, my experience this year...

I am always happy when fall rounds the corner. The relief when the weather permits the transition from shorts to pants has become a welcome annual event. It’s not that...

This past month has been trying. The weather where I am has been fluctuating between hot and cold, and there is almost no humidity in the air to speak of...

Having a chronic health condition can be challenging in and of itself. Eczema is not often “invisible.” Others can readily identify it on my body. Unfortunately, living with such a...

You know me, I love a good excuse to experiment with my skin. As a child, you could find me in my kitchen or bathroom, mixing away at homemade concoctions...

If you’ve been reading advocate content on this site for a while, you are likely to know already that atopic dermatitis is not the only type of dermatitis around. You...

Everyone’s eczema experience is a bit different. I think it’s safe to assume most of us with atopic dermatitis understand this idea. However, I was truly unprepared for how much...

Over my lifetime, I have certainly been open-minded when it comes to experimenting with skincare and beauty trends. However, I have atopic dermatitis. So naturally, this has produced some unexpected...