Other Itches: Living With PruritusAll 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Can Gratitude Journaling Help?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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Thoughts on Eczema, Change, and Aging SkinI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Story Time: Adventures in Dust BustingI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema and the Super Spooky Halloween SurpriseI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Scar Removal Product ExperimentI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Hate Eczema!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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Beware of the Snake Oil SalesmanHaving 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
DIY Face Mask Ingredients for Atopic Skin!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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mnemonics and Multi-Dermatitis MemorizationIf 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing with Another Person's DermatitisEveryone’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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Most Extreme Skincare and Beauty Trends I’ve TriedOver 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Two Favorite Uriage Xémose ProductsFinding products that work for atopic dermatitis and acne can be a time-consuming and expensive endeavor. Our skin is picky at the best of times and a raging monstrosity at...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Impact of the COVID-19 PandemicI have been thinking a lot about what it means to be resilient lately. Not just what it means but what is required to become resilient. Whenever I embark on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Winter is Coming: Choosing the Right Products to Fight Dry SkinBrace yourselves. Winter is here. With the dead of winter hitting at breakneck speed, you know what that means for us with atopic dermatitis (eczema)! 'Tis the season for parched...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Metal Allergies and DermatitisThis November, my daughter, who is 8, got her ear lobes pierced for the first time. An early Christmas present from her dad and me. If I am being honest...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Surprising Ways Eczema Has Improved My LifeI know what you’re thinking. The idea that eczema can improve anything is far-fetched. At first, it also seemed like this was the case when I looked at my experiences...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eczema, Shame, and RemissionI honestly was starting to wonder if it would ever happen to me. However, the realizations I was left to grapple with around my own remission experience have been…well, complicated...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
DIY Homemade Eczema-Friendly Face Mask RecipeIf you have read my articles before then you know that I like experimenting with face products. In fact, one of my earliest memories is the feeling of panic as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Summer Heat + Sweat + Eczema = HellSweating is my number one least favourite thing about summer. Unfortunately, it is something I did a lot of. One might say excessively. Apart from being a unique experience of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments