She Said "Ew": A Doctor's Reaction to My Atopic EczemaI’ve struggled from my atopic eczema just about all of my life. My family has tried different things to soothe the pain...reactions5comments
What Is Patient Burnout and How to CopeYou know, the other day I cried. I didn't cry out of anger or sadness either. I just cried because I could...reactions8comments
Disappointments and Wasting TimeRecently I found a social media influencer who had the most amazing skin. It was so pretty and flawless and while I...reactions6comments
Eczema and Tattoos: Placement MattersRecently, I got a new tattoo in a place that I didn’t realize was impacted by my condition. As someone living with...reactionscomments
8 Tips for Traveling with EczemaI recently embarked on a 7-day international adventure, and my constant companion? My atopic dermatitis. While my skin wasn't at its absolute...reactionscomments
Eczema and Tattoos: The Healing ProcessNormal tattoos take a little time to heal. I understand they peel and become uncomfortable, but this wasn't that. The tattoo I’d...reactions2comments
When Eczema Keeps Coming BackHave you ever had a good day, maybe even week or month, with your skin? Just glowing from head to toe. Can't...reactionscomments
I'm Flaring and That's OkayWithin these past few months, I have made so many life changes - from the loss of a relationship, moving (back) home...reactionscomments
My Body, My DecisionAs someone living with a chronic illness, I am constantly getting unwarranted advice. People are always suggesting a medication, a diet, a...reactionscomments
Having Friends with EczemaA lot of people know about eczema or atopic dermatitis. They've at least heard of the condition(s), or know someone who knows...reactionscomments
Things I Don't Do with EczemaI know I’ve shared quite a few things I’ve tried for my condition on this platform before. I’ve also said what has...reactionscomments
Adjusting with Eczema During a PandemicThis has been an extremely hard time for even the strongest of (wo)men. We are going through challenges none of us have...reactionscomments
It's Not Just One ThingLiving with atopic dermatitis and/or atopic eczema can often feel like you're fighting an uphill battle. It's difficult and during some of...reactionscomments
Search Engines Don't Know EverythingI absolutely love Google. I literally use it all day, every single day. I don't think there's a day that has passed...reactionscomments
How My Crohn's Medication Affected My EczemaRecently, I was prescribed a medication for my Crohn’s disease. This particular medication is an injection given subcutaneously. It goes just below...reactionscomments
Losing Confidence Because of Eczema on My FaceMy face is really important to me and how it looks and the wellbeing of the skin on my face is pretty...reactionscomments
Not My Face!Your face is pretty important. I mean, just think about it. Your face is the first thing people notice about you. In...reactionscomments
My Wedding ExperienceWeddings...Need I say more? It's apparently wedding season. I wasn't aware of this. Nor was I prepared for it - at all...reactionscomments
Watching a Baby With EczemaMy sister has left. She is now a five-hour flight away, across the country where she can occasionally be reached. My niece...reactionscomments
Breathing Through the BadAs someone living with both eczema and Crohn’s disease, which seem to intersect pretty often, I know what it’s like to have...reactionscomments
