My Love/Hate Relationship with the Gym
Lately, I’ve been really trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Really I’ve been trying to make this change for a …
Shawntel Bethea
Travel Products: Yes Ma’am or Major Scam?
When living with a condition that could possibly cause your skin to look and/or feel different at any moment, you …
Exfoliating My Skin with Eczema
We all know the burden of living with this condition. We all know it goes more than just “skin deep.” It …
The Polar Opposite Of The Patient I Should Be
I am 100% the polar opposite of the patient I should be – and I’m well aware of this. I …
Hearing About Exfoliation for the First Time
I recently shared my experience exfoliating my arms with charcoal and an exfoliating brush. It was…an interesting experience. I didn’t love …
Tips for Befriending Someone with Eczema
Adulting is hard. I think that’s what we should learn in high school. How to be an adult. What does …
Caring For Others
Caring for others is always hard. It’s especially difficult when you, yourself are living with a condition. It’s hard to …
It’s The Little Things
There are certain times in life when you must appreciate the little things. Lately, doing exactly that has been keeping …
Disappointments and Wasting Time
Recently I found a social media influencer who had the most amazing skin. It was so pretty and flawless and …
My Wedding Experience
Weddings…Need I say more? It’s apparently wedding season. I wasn’t aware of this. Nor was I prepared for it – …
My Body, My Decision
As someone living with a chronic illness, I am constantly getting unwarranted advice. People are always suggesting a medication, a …
Patient Burnout: The Real Deal or Nah?
You know, the other day I cried. I didn’t cry out of anger or sadness either. I just cried because …
Search Engines Don’t Know Everything
I absolutely love Google. I literally use it all day, every single day. I don’t think there’s a day that …
When You Find A Magical Soap
Recently I went on a little shopping trip. No not for clothes or shoes, but for soap! I took a …
3 Summer Eczema Tips
It’s the Summer! Yay right?! I absolutely love the Summer. It honestly is one of my favorite times of the …
#SKINGOALS
“How is your skin so perfect?” This is a question I never imagined I’d hear growing up. I’ve never been …
Dating When You Have Atopic Eczema
When it comes to dating I have two different sides. One part of me is careless, in general. I really …
5 Tips For Flares
I’ve had atopic eczema since I was a child. While my skin isn’t always terrible, at times it does feel …
5 Things It’s Okay To Do With Atopic Eczema
Living with conditions like atopic dermatitis and eczema can be challenging. Our conditions don’t get much attention and it can …
Allergy Season is Driving Me Crazy
Although I am terribly allergic to pollen, I never think too much about allergy season. – Sure, it’s my most …