Eczema Stigma!
Vent about a time that you felt embarrassed, ashamed, or frustrated by other’s opinions and commentary on your skin!
it is right.
Totally humiliating embarrassing i just wanted to disappear runaway from everything
, I hear how difficult and emotional things are for you with your eczema. You're not alone in wanting to hide out because of the effects your eczema has on your skin. So many in our community have shared that they feel similarly and we are here to offer you any support we can. You might find some encouragement in these articles: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/5-important-reminders and https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/my-fear-of-bright-lighting
Best, Sam S. (team member).
Not really a vent, but it's frustrating trying to hide a breakout because you know people will look at you like you have a contagious disease.
I think that is definitely worthy of a vent! It is incredibly rude and frustrating when people treat those with eczema so poorly. Best, Sam S. (team member).
No one had asked me about my skin for many years as I covered it with long sleeves and long pants or leggings/tights. Now that my skin has cleared with rx methotrexate I catch myself as I begin to use the old cover-up gyrations to ensure no skin is exposed. I didn't swim, sun bathe, get in a hot tub or go on overnight outings with girlfriends as so ashamed of my skin condition.
It has taken 3+years to start wearing shorts, leg exposing dresses and skirts and swim suits again.
I did not take showers for a long time as the water hurt my open skin lesions and they itched even more when dried. I cleaned with a washcloth daily. Johnson's baby soap only on private areas. No baths or massages, either
I felt so much shame for so long.Thank you for sharing your journey. When you have lived with the shame for so long, it's understandable to fall back on those behaviors. It's so great to hear that you're beginning to reclaim the things you once avoided.
Best, Debbie - Team Member
