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“How is your skin so perfect?” This is a question I never imagined I’d hear growing up. I’ve never been …
Shawntel Bethea
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 …
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 …
8 Tips for Traveling with Eczema
I recently talked about my 7-day international trip with atopic eczema. My skin wasn’t its worse, but it also …
Reality Check
It’d been a busy few weeks for me. I was traveling for IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) events, …
Self Confidence and Self Consciousness
On top of all of the normal, everyday worries of hair, nails, what to wear, what to eat, being too …
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Mental Health
I’ve lived with atopic eczema since I was a child. While my flaring is less severe now that …
Camping With Atopic Eczema
In 2017 I was invited to attend a retreat for IBD patients. We camped out for a few days …
I’m Flaring and That’s Okay
Within these past few months, I have made so many life changes- from the loss of a relationship, moving (back) …
She Said “Ew”
I’ve struggled from my atopic eczema just about all of my life. My family has tried different things to …
Adjusting as an Adult with Atopic Dermatitis
My name is Shawntel Bethea and I am an adult who suffers from atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as atopic …