Where Can We Go?Harry's skin reacts to many things, limiting where we can go, which means Harry (and, to a point, the family) misses out on doing certain activities and going to certain... By Emma FischerBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Feeling Deflated After An AppointmentHave you ever gone to an appointment and after it, it made you feel so crumby like you wished you didn’t go? That’s what has just happened to me. I... By Emma FischerBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Concerns for the FutureHarry is an almost 3-year-old who suffers with severe atopic dermatitis. I have been told by both his dermatologists that since his skin hasn’t had one single break for over... By Emma FischerBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Challenge of Everyone’s OpinionsNo one likes being told what to do or what you’re doing is wrong. But I find it really hard when others tell me what I should be doing for... By Emma FischerBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Social Isolation and Eczema: A Burden for My FamilyHave you struggled with all of these lockdowns? Isolation is a word that we heard even before COVID. Harry, my 2-year-old son, is highly allergic to dust mites and other... By Emma FischerBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Back To School: Eczema EditionSchool is back and that can mean an endless list of potential concerns to consider for caretakers and children with eczema. If you’re reading this as a caretaker then you... By RaelleBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telehealth and Atopic Dermatitis Have you considered how telehealth can be used with atopic dermatitis? Today, a medical practice has many options when checking in on a patient. I know that there are those... By Karen HoytBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Food Allergy Testing for Eczema Elimination When we decided to try food allergy testing for eczema elimination, we looked at all the options. First off, if you read the blog about fighting food allergies and flares... By Karen HoytBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How We Fought Food Allergy FlaresMy husband is at it again. Learn how we fought food allergy flares. After struggling with a lifetime of eczema on and around his scalp and ear, he never gives... By Karen HoytBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Eczema: A Sleep DepriverAs humans, we have many essential needs that are pertinent to our physical, mental, and behavioral health. These needs are important contributing factors in our growth and development or lack... By KeTwanna YoungBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Grass: Frenemy of My AD BabyGrass! It's everywhere and is used for everything in the south! It's a fall zone for playgrounds; it's a place to sit for concerts, it's a picnic, it is a... By KeTwanna YoungBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Poolside Problems: Chlorine and EczemaWater is one of my two-year-old daughter's favorite things to play in and with. She loves helping me wash dishes. She loves playing in the shower and has blast during... By KeTwanna YoungBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Summer Eczema: Prepping for a Day OutSprinklers and splash parks are a fun way to celebrate summer fun. They're a great and simple way to have fun in the sun while staying cool at the same... By KeTwanna YoungBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Products That Work for Baby EczemaEvery baby, toddler, or kid has a slightly different routine that works for them and their atopic dermatitis. As triggers and allergens differ so does the need for products. Likewise... By KeTwanna YoungBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not So Fun in the SunAs June comes to an end, summer is just beginning! Summer is officially here, in all it's heated, sunny glory. With the drastic changes in weather, come changes in activities, hours... By KeTwanna YoungBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, on the other hand, is here with me... By ShawnBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sun and Sweat StrugglesSun is summertime's best friend. It's a friend to most children who enjoy the great outdoors. My toddler loves to run and have fun in the sun. She cries in... By KeTwanna YoungBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Watching My Sister Cope with EczemaBefore I was a caregiver for my daughter and an advocate for her atopic dermatitis. I was a teenager with siblings who have atopic dermatitis. I have atopic dermatitis flare-ups... By KeTwanna YoungBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dry Desert DermatitisI’m writing this from Arizona while visiting family. I’m reminded of the extra steps of skincare required in a dry climate. There are some definite benefits to having a lot... By Karen HoytBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
On the Farm with Skin ProblemsHolding a downy baby chick is the sweetest thing. We moved to a farm when my oldest granddaughter was 4. Having been city folks, we were eager to introduce the... By Karen HoytBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments