Menstrual Cycles and Skin FlaresMany things can affect the skin of those of us with atopic dermatitis. While most of us have some shared triggers, each...reactionscomments
My 6 Common Eczema TriggersAt this point in time, unfortunately, there is no known cause of eczema. It is an extremely individual condition. In order to...reactions1comment
Why I Take Probiotics for My Eczema and Celiac DiseaseOne of the most well-known and talked about supplements for eczema are probiotics. They have the potential to help with a wide...reactions2comments
Facing Dermatology Anxiety After A Long BreakAs someone who deals with eczema and TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) daily, you’d think I’d be used to dermatologist visits quite often...reactionscomments
Haunted By My Own ReflectionOne thing has constantly haunted me throughout my experience of dealing with atopic dermatitis and TSW. That thing is my own reflection. I...reactions10comments
Depression & Anxiety - My Constant CompanionsI have dealt with atopic dermatitis most of my life, and depression and anxiety have also been constant companions on my journey...reactionscomments
Navigating Social Anxiety & EczemaOne of the most difficult parts of dealing with conditions like eczema or TSW (topical steroid withdrawal), has been the visibility piece...reactionscomments
Gaining Control Over My Unpredictable EczemaAs human beings, I believe we all have some level of fear of losing control in our lives. This comes right along...reactionscomments
Starting a New Treatment For Eczema: RinvoqMaking the decision to change doctors and treatments for eczema can be quite the daunting journey. In my previous article, I dove...reactionscomments
5 Skincare Ingredients to AvoidThe majority of us that struggle with atopic dermatitis, topical steroid withdrawal, or any other skin condition are very well aware we...reactions2comments
The Toll of Eczema & Topical Steroid WithdrawalThere is a certain physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual toll that affects those dealing with any chronic health condition. But to...reactions6comments
Living Despite the Skin Flare UpsI’ve dealt with some form of skin condition my whole life. Whether it be one of the several different types of eczema...reactionscomments
Why I Will Never Use Immunosuppressants AgainSince I started sharing my journey with topical steroid withdrawal and eczema, it hasn’t exactly been a big surprise that I haven’t...reactionscomments
How I Use Hydrocolloid BandagesThis year in May, I ended up catching COVID and had the worst TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) and eczema flare I’ve had...reactionscomments
My Biggest Fear With Eczema: Bright LightingEczema and other skin and health conditions have been companions of mine for as long as I can remember. My life was...reactions2comments
Stability and Eczema: Why Consistency Is ImportantLiving with eczema or TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) can be extremely mentally and emotionally draining, as well as extremely unpredictable. Having more...reactionscomments
5 Essential Oils For EczemaEssential oils have become quite “mainstream” now. While we still have a long way to go when it comes to research, many...reactions3comments
"Fight-or-Flight" Mode and EczemaMost of us know that there is a link between stress and eczema. This is not exactly a new idea. But Western...reactions2comments
Putting Yourself First: Exhaustion & EczemaIn this world and society, we are often taught that putting ourselves first is selfish. We are conditioned to think that we...reactions5comments
Get Grounded and HealA decade ago, if you told me that walking barefoot could help my eczema and overall well-being, I probably would have laughed...reactionscomments
