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 further into this topic and shared some of...reactionscomments
Embarking on the Path of Starting a New Eczema TreatmentAlthough just about everything in regard to dealing with eczema tends to be a hassle in one way or another, one of the major forks and possible bumps in the...reactionscomments
Staying True To Yourself in the World of AdvocacyFor as long as I remember, since starting topical steroid withdrawal back in 2014, I have been a very outspoken advocate. I shared my story of topical steroid withdrawal and...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Melatonin for EczemaMany of us are already aware that melatonin can be used to aid our quality of sleep. But what about its use for eczema and other inflammatory conditions? While I...reactions2comments
A Permanent Scar: Bullying & Shame With EczemaI have always been somewhat of a “loner” and “outsider” growing up. Being a refugee in a new country at 10 years old, where I didn’t even speak the language...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 filled with many ups and downs, as life...reactions2comments
Being Thrown Into the Fire & Facing Your FearsThis past autumn, while typically being my favorite season, was much different and certainly more difficult than past ones, to say the least. I was looking forward to enjoying the...reactionscomments
How Working With the Vagus Nerve Helps My EczemaNaturally, when we have any kind of health condition, at some point, we have to decide whether we want to fight for our health and take control, or simply leave...reactionscomments
A Double-Edged Sword: Social Media & Sharing Our Skin JourneyIn the days of social media, artificial intelligence, algorithms, and all the other technology around us, the world is certainly much different than it was just a few years ago...reactionscomments
Eczema, TSW, and FOMO"FOMO," or "fear of missing out," is an acronym I've seen pop up quite a bit over the years, especially with the rise of social media and it's seemingly unavoidable...reactions4comments
A Letter to My BodyDear Body, I want you to know that I am sorry I didn’t learn to listen to you sooner. I am sorry I always hated you and harped on you...reactions2comments
Traveling After Being Housebound with TSW & EczemaMany individuals going through topical steroid withdrawal or struggling with severe atopic dermatitis go through a period of time where their condition is not manageable. Many of us have trouble...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 reduce symptoms and help manage them, it’s important...reactionscomments
The Silver Linings of Eczema and TSWEczema has affected my life in more ways than I can even outline in one article. In addition, going through TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) and being bedridden for over 6...reactions2comments
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 in many years. Right when I got sick...reactionscomments
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 me, the visibility and extremes of skin conditions...reactions6comments
Do I Deserve This? Skin Flare Ups & GuiltA fellow eczema and TSW warrior recently shared with me that she feels like she's never doing enough and often feels like her flare-ups are her fault. She also asked...reactionscomments
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 of us still has our own individual culprits...reactionscomments
Hypnotherapy - Healing On A Deeper LevelSince starting my topical steroid withdrawal journey, I began diving in and learning about different natural healing modalities. A big one includes how our mindset is one of the things...reactionscomments
Eczema and Bathing Suits: The StruggleLast year, I had the pleasure of going on vacation for the first time in 6 years. It was a beautiful time, and I am incredibly grateful for the experience...reactionscomments
