Eating your dead, flaking skin: Let's talk about it, shame-free!i don't know about you but this compulsion to eat my dead, flaking skin has been a cornerstone of my AD experience. i find that it's one that people with...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesStigmaCoping
Hello – my name is Nigel and I’m a scratchaholicHello, my name is Nigel and I’m a scratchaholic. I’m now in my fifties and I’ve had eczema since I was a baby. I don’t remember any point in my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesStigmaCoping
Impolite Looks and CommentsHow do you handle impolite looks or remarks about your skin? Any tips for how to respond in these situations?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesStigma
Dating with AD & TSW I'm curious to hear about other people's experiences with dating and how you navigate it dealing with atopic dermatitis and/or TSW? With online dating nowadays (which I find super strange...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesStigmaTopical Steroid WithdrawalIntimacy
Have you ever been told it's "just eczema"?Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFriends & FamilyStigma
FeaturedWhat's one thing you wish other people knew about atopic dermatitis / eczema?What is something that most people don't know about?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesGeneral DiscussionsStigma
FeaturedWhat's the most hurtful thing someone has said about your eczema?Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesStigma
FeaturedDo you have ways to hide your eczema?I know we should embrace our bodies and not be ashamed of who we are or what we look like but this is not always easy to do, hence why...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesStigmaCopingMental Health
How has eczema impacted your self-esteem?Eczema can cause us to feel self-conscious or insecure because it's so visible. How does eczema impact you?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesMental HealthStigmaGeneral Discussions
Ways to build self-esteem with AD?What are some ways that help you boost your self-esteem? Do you have any suggestions for boosting the self-esteem of someone who has AD?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesStigmaCoping