Nina Ajdin

Although 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...

For 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...

Many 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...

I 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...

Eczema 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...

This 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...

Naturally, 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...

In 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...

"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...

Dear 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...

Many 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...

At 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...

Eczema 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...

This 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...

There 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...

A 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...

Many 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...

Since 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...

Last 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...

Growing up, although I was always somewhat of a "loner" and felt alienated much of the time, I was actually quite the social butterfly. In high school and college, I...