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sarah.wallin posted a new activity comment 14 hours, 32 minutes ago

Hey Melody, I’m glad you slept ok. Sounds like you’re dreading the friday heat 🙁 Do you plan to stay indoors? -Sarah (AtopicDermatitis.net Team Member)

Shawntel Bethea wrote a new article 14 hours, 52 minutes ago

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 …

MelodyBarker posted an update 16 hours, 17 minutes ago

It cool weather had central air on sp sleep was ok..but i know friday heat going be bad day i already know..ugh

Harrison Li commented on the post, 7 Strange and Fascinating Eczema Symptoms 1 day, 13 hours ago

Hi Zsuzsa,

I’m glad that you found the symptoms relatable, and yet sad that these things just never really go away and affect us across all stages of eczema life.

Is your chemotherapy for eczema? If you don’t mind me asking. I’ve never known anyone who is doing it for eczema… wondering how that works out…

MelodyBarker shared a new story 1 day, 13 hours ago

When I was pregnant I thought I’d have a good birth with my daughter. She was born sideways breech c section… Bringing her home she had eye water ducts I’m like why she always tearing up sneezing… She was such […]

Editorial Team wrote a new article 1 day, 14 hours ago

Bacteria Therapy as a Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory disease that can negatively affect the quality of life of patients who …

MelodyBarker commented a story 1 day, 15 hours ago

I understand been fighting ad rhinitis asthma since birth to 3 years my daughter has hardest days i cut out dye perfume in any soaps even clothing hard to buy for she get so itchy so 100 cotton best i find but sleeping so hard to deal with since baby

MelodyBarker commented a story 1 day, 16 hours ago

Yes i understand third pregnancy nightmare u thing as baby be fine emotionally was a reck but learn to provide for my daughter alot sleepness nights and emotional allergy asthma appointments for her now pre k starting i ask myself will she be safe will teacher under stand why she cant go outside cant do gym overheated cause itchyness why kids…

MelodyBarker posted a new activity comment 1 day, 16 hours ago

Glad join this website i really enjoy alot information more than i research

sarah.wallin posted a new activity comment 1 day, 16 hours ago

Melody, I’m glad the article resonated with your experience. Perhaps it can help you explain what her condition to others. I’m glad that you’re doing what you can to keep her comfortable. Wishing you the best! -Sarah (AtopicDermatitis.net Team Member)

sarah.wallin posted a new activity comment 1 day, 16 hours ago

Glad to hear you’re able to get some relief from coconut oil and Benadryl. Many others in the community have said coconut oil helps them too. If you’re ever looking to get busy in the kitchen we have a recipe for homemade lotion with coconut oil in it (https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/homemade-cream-for-dry-skin/). Keep us posted on how your…

MelodyBarker posted a new activity comment 1 day, 17 hours ago

Yes i relate to this atopic march article thats my daughter every day hard to explain to people and doctors but i keep her inside alot under central air she feels most comfortable at this time

Zsuzsa commented on the post, 7 Strange and Fascinating Eczema Symptoms 2 days, 2 hours ago

This article was amazing! It validates my experiences. In childhood, I didn’thave excema but I did have food allergies. Just the opposite, now. My rosacea began in pregnancy. Eyebrow thinningwith normal thyroid. All the extensions.
Now that I’m in chemotherapy, the excema appears
to be subsiding. Will it come back afterthe chemo is done? Can…

Gameface posted a new activity comment 2 days, 6 hours ago

Yeah I have some coconut oil and I take Benadryl

sarah.wallin posted a new activity comment 2 days, 11 hours ago

Melody, hearing about your daughter suffer from asthma, allergies and eczema sounds like a difficult trifecta of conditions for you as a mother. You might be able to relate to this article about the progression of inflammatory conditions called atopic march (https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/atopic-march-exist/). The environmental allergies can…

Sarah Wallin replied to the topic Clinical Trials in the forum General Discussions 2 days, 12 hours ago

Gameface, the cost of participating in a clinical trial will vary. We do have some information about the types of expenses associated with clinical trials here (https://atopicdermatitis.net/clinical/patient-and-research-costs/). I do hope others with clinical trial experience will chime in! -Sarah (AtopicDermatitis.net Team Member)

Terry Alabata wrote a new article 2 days, 12 hours ago

How To Choose Pets For Eczema

Pets can be therapeutic when you have such a stress-triggered condition like eczema. But, unfortunately, some of our furry …

sarah.wallin posted a new activity comment 2 days, 12 hours ago

Gameface, legs burning sounds like a terrible feeling 🙁 Have you been able to find anything that gives you relief? -Sarah (AtopicDermatitis.net Team Member)

Gameface replied to the topic Clinical Trials in the forum General Discussions 2 days, 12 hours ago

I want to but I can’t afford it how much does it cost

Gameface posted an update 2 days, 13 hours ago

My legs are burning really bad other than that I’m okay