Raelle

Supporting eczema loved ones, especially adult eczema patients, is not talked about enough. Those who understand do so because they are close to you and are aware of how bad...

Chemical patch testing. I do not know why I never knew that existed before 2018. I have had every allergist test that there is to offer throughout my life. It...

I cried when I first heard doctors speak about precisely what I was going through with eczema and topical steroid withdrawal. It was a lightbulb of excitement that turned into...

Sadness comes before joy. For anyone who hasn't seen the animated movie "Inside Out," beware of any spoiler alerts. I strongly suggest stopping what you're doing and watch it! I...

It is very important to recognize the skin journey you have been on to put pieces of your personal puzzle together and notice patterns of your worst times dealing with...

I first developed seborrheic dermatitis when I was a teenager. Getting relaxers to my hair for a couple of years, I made a mistake and received one in the middle...

Life without eczema... As much gratitude that I have for my eczema lessons and the person it pushed me to be, I still envision my life without eczema as my...

We know we’ve heard it all before. We see it with our own eyes in nature that surrounds us, but we neglect to believe in it in our own life...

After reading the well-informed article "What Are Common Allergens in Cosmetic Products?" it caused me to think, "What can we actually use?" Is no makeup our only fate with eczema...

Dear Dermatologist: Thank you. To every dermatologist who is seasoned in knowledge and dedicated to continuously learning about skin and making a change for patients who are suffering without real...

Dear dermatologists: We need you. Simply put, not to bruise any egos or undermine the knowledge and time that is spent in their profession. With that stated, we also need...

Two songs come to mind when I think of the word normal. “What’s normal anyway?” by singer Miguel and “Normal Girl” by SZA. I feel like people with moderate to...

It has been a no-brainer to incorporate healthy eating choices and food eliminations throughout my lifelong eczema journey whenever I’d flare up badly. My parents were very diligent in helping...

Either dreaded or celebrated word, COVID-19 vaccine! It’s a personal choice to get vaccinated. In some ways, the word is sort of becoming taboo. Nobody really wants to pry into...

Ouch! Sunburn. My first beach day right before the official start of summer left me with a sunburn the next day. Yes, I used sunblock. No, I did not reapply...

Eczema helps me understand my anxiety better. The article title may be misleading at first glance, but by the end, you'll see where I am coming from. Eczema certainly does...

“Summer, summer, summertime! Just sit back and unwind.” - Will Smith Oh, the soothing air of the hot summer breezes basking in the sun, letting time pass by. It’s a...

You and I are like the commonly known “Chinese” bamboo tree, my eczema friends. The bamboo tree appears to lay dormant with no growth in sight for 5 years, suddenly...

Morning and night routines are some of the best things we can do for our bodies. I will focus on my morning routine during the worst stages of topical steroid...

Eczema is not that different from life in general. Life is full of surprises, predictions, and hopes. Sometimes there’s a plan, sometimes there’s not, but in both instances, the journey...