When the Outside Isn't as PrettyMy first baby had a beautiful, round head and a quick, easy smile. Her skin literally glowed with a golden light, due to her preference for the beta-carotine rich baby...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Storytime! 10 Children's Books About EczemaThis a great read for reading with young children to help them understand their condition better as well as helping siblings, classmates, or friends understand what it is like for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Tips for Co-Parenting a Child with EczemaWhat if you didn’t have your child every day? That’s my reality. Although I wrote “child”, in my case it’s children. All my kids have eczema to varying degrees; but...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Eczema Creeps Up On UsI love a good mystery, but when it involves solving the case of the emerging eczema eruption, I’m not a fan at all. I’m finding eczema areas on my son...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Helping Our Baby With Red Itching SkinWide blue eyes peeked out from a pink blanket the nurse had burrito wrapped her in. This tiny bundle was going home! Sadly, within 48 hours, we were back at...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask the ADvocate Series: Sarah HackleyWe asked our advocate Sarah Hackley some questions pertaining to life with atopic eczema. Take a look at her answers and perspective below regarding daily life caring for a child...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Will My Child Outgrow Dermatitis?This was one of the questions that troubled our family when my granddaughter was born. She was my first grandchild. She also had early onset of skin troubles. Of course...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
School Year Conversations for Skincare SuccessThe first weeks surrounding the start of a new school year are a whirlwind of activity and preparation. There are supplies to buy, clubs to join, meetings and orientations to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Help Your Child Cope With EczemaI know the effects of eczema because I lived with them. I had to screen friends’ houses for pets because I was so allergic and a flare-up was a given...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sweat and Scratching Go Together Like...Nothing!Sweating and scratching. Nope. They just don’t vibe. Not even for just us eczema sufferers. For anyone! Think about it… out for a run and have an itch on your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Summer, Sunscreen, and... "Snakeskin"When one thinks of the beach I bet a few common things come to mind. The ocean, swimming, sunscreen, and fun are all associated with the beach, right? A word...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Emotional Effect of EczemaThe emotional impact of atopic eczema can be challenging on any given day. It’s that moment as Mothers that every possible emotion runs through our body and we want to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Wet Wrap Therapy: Step by Step GuideAtopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a common, chronic skin condition that causes inflamed skin that may crack, ooze, and is intensely itchy. Treatment of atopic dermatitis usually involves...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Coping Strategies for Kids with Atopic EczemaAtopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common skin diseases affecting children and teens. AD causes a significant impact on a child’s life, creating not just physical symptoms that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
