Shawn

As someone living with both eczema and Crohn’s disease, which seem to intersect pretty often, I know what it’s like to have a bad day or two. I was diagnosed...

Normal tattoos take a little time to heal. I understand they peel and become uncomfortable, but this wasn't that. The tattoo I’d gotten was not only peeling; it was flaky...

I got a tattoo in a place I didn’t realize was impacted by my condition. As someone living with eczema, I realize there is never really such a thing as...

I haven’t done a body update in a while, and I felt it might be necessary. I think it’s been about a year (likely going on two) since the last...

This has been an extremely hard time for even the strongest of (wo)men. We are going through challenges none of us have ever faced before and getting adjusted to this...

I truly believe my skin is a reflection of me. When I am happy, I glow, and when I’m having a bad day, I usually have dry or flaky skin...

I have eczema so my skin is much less than perfect. Although it’s recently been responding to my Crohn’s treatment, I still battle with the dryness and that’s something I...

Treating different body parts with eczema is a process I have yet to manage...or manage it well at least. It's hard to know what works for which body part or...

I know I’ve shared quite a few things I’ve tried for my condition on this platform before. I’ve also said what has and hasn’t worked as I continue my search...

A lot of people know about eczema or atopic dermatitis. They've at least heard of the condition(s), or know someone who knows someone impacted by them. I think it's great...

It's a new year and with new years come new hopes, new dreams, not only that but new complications, fears, and expectations as well. The new year is a time...

My niece stayed home from school today. As if living with Crohn's disease and eczema weren't enough, now there's a bug going around the house. For the last few days...

Why does it feel like every month I write these, my skin is going through some new, random phase? It drives me crazy when good times come for a brief...

This month has been a bit more of a challenge for me. I've been having a few more bad days than good. Both my Crohn's disease and my eczema have...

It's getting cold out! You know what that means! Sweater weather! Time for all of the winter things. On one hand, I love it. I love wearing boots, and living...

In the past, I used to really think I knew my body. I used to think I understood when my skin would flare and when it would be fine. I...

Although I lived with symptoms for much longer, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when I was around seventeen years old. I was diagnosed with eczema much younger. I don’t...

The summer is coming to an end. The kiddos are back in school and guess what that means? It's cheaper to travel! It's coming up on "slow season." With college...

I recently took a trip to one of my favorite places in this world...the dollar store! It’s my favorite store because of all of the goodies you can find, all...

Talking about things and products that work is pretty difficult. Mainly because the topic is so subjective. No two products will work the exact same way for two people. I...